Jerry Jones is back at it, deciding to stay as the Dallas Cowboys’ general manager, much to the dismay of many fans who can’t help but wonder if this is exactly why the team keeps stumbling. Instead of a fresh direction, it’s more of the same old Jerry show.
Fans are fired up, and not in a good way, with some already calling it the latest reason for the Cowboys’ never-ending cycle of disappointment.
Fans Slam Jerry Jones as He Refuses To Step Down as Cowboys GM
Jones is not stepping down as the Cowboys’ GM. No matter what happens with the coaching situation, he’s sticking around. This news hit hard, and NFL fans wasted no time voicing their frustration.
Jerry Jones also made some concessions about the roster and some of the decisions but when I asked him if he would concede the role given the scrutiny of it this season the answer was, “ No. I bought the team and…somebody asked, ‘Did you buy this for your kids?’ And I said hell…
— Jane Slater (@SlaterNFL) January 5, 2025
One fan bluntly commented, “This is why they keep failing.”
Another added, “Because of him is why the @dallascowboys have been irrelevant for 20 years 🤣🤣 keep up the [good] work Jerry lol.” (Tough but fair?)
Because of him is why the @dallascowboys have been irrelevant for 20 years 🤣🤣 keep up the goo's work Jerry lol
— Walter J Cronk Photography & Media (@WalterJCronk) January 5, 2025
Another comment mirrored that sentiment, stating, “This is why the Cowboys aren’t going to make a run.” Ouch.
This is why the Cowboys aren't going to make a run.
— Joel Norris (@pigskin_frenzy) January 5, 2025
As the X (formerly Twitter) firestorm continued, one user hit with, “Aaaaaand this is why we’re never going to win another Super Bowl anytime soon.” Clearly, Jones’ grip on the GM role isn’t winning over many of Cowboys’ faithful.
A more critical reaction called Jones out for being “obsessed with the spotlight,” while another fan noted, “He’s irreplaceable in his eyes.” You could almost feel the eye rolls.
It’s clear that Jones has made his position crystal clear on both his role and Mike McCarthy’s future.
Jones Seals Mike McCarthy’s Fate Ahead of Final Game
Jones isn’t leaving any room for mystery. When it comes to McCarthy’s future, he’s made one thing clear: the hay’s already in the barn.
McCarthy, who’s been at the helm for a solid 49-34 run with three straight 12-win seasons, is now staring at a piteous 7-10 record. With his contract ticking down to Jan. 14, the pressure’s on – but it looks like Jones is unmoved.
During a chat on “105.3 The Fan,” Jones made waves with his cryptic, yet direct comment: “The hay is in the barn.” Essentially, the decision’s made.
He added, “I don’t think something would happen out here Sunday that would impact where we’re gonna be as we go forward.”
McCarthy’s fate is sealed, and no final-game drama is going to change that.
The question now: Will Jones’ “hay” be a season-changing decision, or will it lead to another big shakeup in Dallas? Either way, the barn door’s closed — and the Cowboys’ future is about to get interesting.