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Jerry Jones' coaching philosophy explains why Cowboys can't end playoff drought
CBS Sports • • general
Key Points:
- The Dallas Cowboys, despite being the NFL's most valuable and high-profile team, have not reached the NFC title game since 1995 and have one of the worst postseason records in recent decades.
- Owner Jerry Jones maintains full control as the team's general manager and resists changing his approach, including his frequent media appearances and decision-making style.
- Jones openly states he sees no correlation between coaching salaries and winning, leading him to avoid hiring top-tier coaches, which contradicts common understanding that better coaches generally lead to more wins.
- The Cowboys have repeatedly overlooked highly regarded coaching candidates in recent years, favoring less prominent coaches who do not challenge Jones' authority or demand higher salaries.
- This reluctance to invest in elite coaching talent and share credit is a major factor contributing to the Cowboys' lack of significant postseason success since the 1990s.
