FRISCO, Texas — Dak Prescott knows exactly how frustrated Dallas Cowboys fans are — because he’s been one of them.
After team owner Jerry Jones made headlines this week for his offhand “oil bounty” remark — suggesting that his massive $100-billion natural gas project has taken some focus away from fixing the Cowboys’ defensive struggles — fans across Texas and beyond erupted. Many accused Jones of being more invested in business ventures than in building a championship roster.
Prescott didn’t shy away from the controversy when speaking to reporters Thursday. “I get it. I really do,” the Cowboys quarterback said. “Fans want results. They care about this team as much as we do in the locker room. I was a Cowboys fan growing up, so I know what that passion feels like.”
When pressed on whether the players felt distracted by the noise surrounding ownership, Prescott kept his composure but made his point clear. “We can’t control anything off the field,” he said. “What we can do is focus on playing better football and putting wins on the board. That’s all that matters right now.”
Jones’ comment, made during a post-game media scrum, quickly went viral. The billionaire owner — who has long balanced his football empire with massive energy investments — reportedly told a local outlet that “the oil bounty takes time, just like building a defense.” Critics immediately slammed the analogy, calling it tone-deaf amid the Cowboys’ uneven 3-4-1 start.
Fans flooded social media with demands for accountability, with one post reading: “We don’t need oil — we need tackles, turnovers, and heart.”
Despite the mounting tension, Prescott chose diplomacy over division. “Jerry wants to win. We all do,” he said. “I know the fans are upset, but the locker room’s tight. We’re working.”
As the Cowboys prepare for a crucial Week 9 matchup, all eyes remain on how the team — and its owner — respond to growing scrutiny.
One thing is certain: in Dallas, where football loyalty runs deeper than oil, words matter — and this one quote may have ignited more than Jones expected.
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