Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones shared his thoughts about quarterback Dak Prescott during an interview with 105.3 the Fan.
The Dallas Cowboys are on a bye week and will face the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, October 27, with a 3-3 record. After their crushing 47-9 defeat to the Detroit Lions on October 13, frustration is growing within the Cowboys’ organization.
In a radio interview with 105.3 the Fan, Jones discussed the state of the team and appeared to criticize quarterback Dak Prescott.
Jerry Jones: ‘Highest-Paid QB Should Deliver More’
Jones’ October 15 interview with 105.3 the Fan had intense moments, especially when Prescott was mentioned. Jones noted twice that Prescott is the NFL’s highest-paid player and implied that the Cowboys should expect more from him.
“We shouldn’t have a game like that (the Lions’ loss) with the players we’ve got. Shouldn’t have the highest-paid quarterback and not see more production, though he needs blocking,” he said. “The routes need to be run right.”
He added, “And it would help if he wasn’t playing against a strong team like Detroit. They were really tough.”
Jerry Jones Challenges Radio Hosts
During the interview, Jones was also questioned about the Cowboys’ quiet offseason, a frequent topic among NFL experts. Jones clearly didn’t appreciate the question, suggesting the hosts could be replaced.
“This isn’t your job. Your job isn’t to have me justify everything I’ve done. I’ll find someone else to ask these questions. I’m not joking,” Jones said. “You’re not going to figure out what’s right or wrong with the team. If you think you can, you should join the NFL meetings with all 32 teams—you’re geniuses.”
He continued, “You really think you can sit with a microphone and tell me everything I’ve done wrong without acknowledging the rights? We’re talking to a lot of great fans and listeners. I’m truly sorry for what happened Sunday. I’m sick about it.”
Radio host Bobby Belt responded on the October 16 show, saying, “I think he wanted to show his passion… I think he genuinely got mad and snapped. There’s a difference between showman Jerry and genuinely upset Jerry. Not much upsets him, but some things do.”
