The Dallas Cowboys’ 2025 season has already been filled with drama — but team owner Jerry Jones just poured a fresh gallon of gas on the fire, and not the kind from his East Texas wells.
During an interview earlier this week, Jones made headlines — and raised eyebrows — when he shifted focus from the Cowboys’ struggling defense to his other billion-dollar passion project.
“There’s $100 billion present value with gas out there (in East Texas),” Jones said. “That’s why I’m talking to you on the telephone rather than trying to fix our defense with the Dallas Cowboys.”
That single sentence ignited a social media storm. Fans accused Jones of caring more about oil profits than playoff dreams, while analysts questioned whether the longtime owner has lost touch with his fanbase.
Aikman Fires Back
Even Troy Aikman, the Hall of Fame quarterback who led Dallas to three Super Bowls, couldn’t resist weighing in. Speaking on Sportsradio 96.7 & 1310 The Ticket, Aikman said what many fans were already thinking:
“There’s not another general manager in the NFL or in any sport for that matter that would make that comment in light of what’s happening with the team. I can certainly understand the frustration by Cowboys fans.”
Aikman added with a laugh, “That’s been going on for a while, though. So it is what it is.”
The jab may have been lighthearted, but the message was clear — even Dallas legends are losing patience.
Oil Over the Star?
Jones, 83, has always been larger than life — a businessman first, football figure second. But with the Cowboys once again mired in inconsistency and their defense ranked near the bottom of the league, his comments struck a particularly raw nerve.
For a fanbase desperate for a return to championship form, Jones’ “gas-first” remarks felt like a slap in the face. Memes flooded X (formerly Twitter), with users joking that “the Cowboys’ real pipeline problem isn’t on defense — it’s in East Texas.”
The Verdict
Whether Jones meant it as humor or distraction, one thing is clear: in Dallas, the pressure is rising faster than crude oil prices. And until the Cowboys start winning again, Jerry’s off-field comments will keep fueling the fire.
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