UPDATE: Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones expressed deep frustration during a year-end press conference yesterday, reflecting on the team’s disappointing performance in the 2025 season, which ended with a 7-9-1 record and marked another year without a Super Bowl appearance.
With the Super Bowl drought now stretching to 30 years, Jones voiced his disappointment that the team failed to qualify for the playoffs. “I am disappointed that we aren’t in the playoffs, and we aren’t in good shape to be in the playoffs,” he stated emphatically. The urgency of the situation is palpable as fans grow increasingly restless.
Jones reaffirmed his commitment to winning, saying, “I want to retire as the owner with the most Super Bowl titles ever.” His passion for the team is evident, as he expressed: “I want fans to know how important this is to me. I lay awake at night, looking for an edge.”
Despite the underwhelming results, Jones remains optimistic about the future. He highlighted Brian Schottenheimer and Dak Prescott as key figures who could help turn the tide. “I think you could say he’s experienced things that will make him better qualified to be the head coach when we hired him last year,” Jones said of Schottenheimer’s potential.
On Prescott, he added, “I think I saw Dak at the best we’ve ever seen him this year,” providing a glimmer of hope for fans.
However, the team is facing challenges as they recently parted ways with defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus. The Cowboys’ defense allowed a franchise-worst 511 points this season while managing only 12 takeaways in 17 games. The upcoming appointment of a new defensive coordinator will mark the fourth change in four seasons.
Jones noted that while previous hires have had head coaching experience, this is not a requirement moving forward. “That philosophy has not worked several times around here,” he stated, indicating a shift in strategy.
As the team looks ahead, they plan to retain Tyler Smith at left guard after he finished the season playing left tackle. Additionally, Jones is contemplating trading one of the Cowboys’ two first-round picks in the upcoming NFL Draft.
When asked about the potential long-term contract for George Pickens, Jones remained non-committal, noting that financial constraints would have made it impossible if he had not traded away Micah Parsons.
This developing situation highlights the urgency within the Cowboys organization as they seek to break the Super Bowl drought and restore their position as a competitive force in the NFL. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely for the team’s next moves as the offseason unfolds.
