The discussion surrounding Jerry Jones’s choices and the Cowboys’ future is sure to persist, but at the moment…
In the world of sports commentary, few
voices are as polarizing as Skip Bayless,
and when it comes to the Dallas
Cowboys, his criticism is often as loud
and direct as ever. This week, Bayless
took aim at the Cowboys’ owner and
general manager, Jerry Jones, after what
he views as a massive missed
opportunity for the team: failing to
secure Pete Carroll as the head coach.
After another disappointing season for
the Cowboys, Bayless didn’t hold back,
calling out Jones for his decision-making
and leadership, questioning his vision
for the team, and suggesting that this
missed chance might have been the final
straw in a long history of questionable
decisions.
The Pete Carroll Miss
As the Cowboys entered the offseason
with high expectations, many were
hoping for a change at the helm, given
the team’s inability to advance deep into
the playoffs in recent years. Rumors had
swirled that Pete Carroll, the
experienced and successful head coach
of the Seattle Seahawks, could be a
potential candidate to take over in
Dallas. With a resume that includes a
Super Bowl victory, multiple playoff
appearances, and a reputation for
developing players, Carroll seemed like
the ideal fit to lead the Cowboys back to
glory.
However, the possibility of Carroll
joining the Cowboys quickly evaporated
when Jerry Jones decided not to pursue
him, instead opting to stick with Mike
McCarthy for the foreseeable future. This
decision, according to Bayless, was a
massive mistake, one that once again
highlights Jones’s tendency to hold on to
outdated ideas and prevent the Cowboys
from moving forward.
Bayless Unleashes on Jerry Jones
Skip Bayless, who has long been a vocal
critic of Jones’s leadership, wasted no
time in blasting the Cowboys’ owner for
his failure to act. In a fiery rant on his
popular FS1 show, *Undisputed*, Bayless
called out Jones for his stubbornness and
refusal to make the tough calls that could
push the team to the next level.
“Jerry, I’ve heard enough. This is the
latest in a long line of failures, and
frankly, I’m done. Pete Carroll is exactly
what this team needed — a proven
winner with a track record of success,
someone who could come in and turn
this ship around,” Bayless said, his voice
full of frustration. “But Jerry, as usual,
couldn’t see the forest for the trees.
Instead of making a real move, he
continues to cling to the same old
routine, and it’s costing this franchise
dearly.”
Bayless was particularly critical of
Jones’s loyalty to McCarthy, who has
struggled to get the Cowboys over the
hump during his tenure. While McCarthy
did lead the team to a playoff berth, his
performance has been underwhelming,
especially in crucial moments. For
Bayless, this further exemplifies Jerry
Jones’s inability to make the bold
decisions necessary to take the Cowboys
back to the top.
The Legacy of Jerry Jones’s Decisions
Bayless’s rant didn’t just focus on the
Pete Carroll miss — he took a broader
look at Jones’s long and often
controversial tenure as the Cowboys’
owner. From questionable coaching
hires to his meddling in football
operations, Jones has been a figure of
both admiration and criticism in the
NFL. While he has helped make the
Cowboys one of the most valuable
franchises in the world, his decisions on
the field have often left fans and analysts
scratching their heads.
“Jerry Jones has been the owner for
decades, and he’s never once learned the
lesson that this team is bigger than his
ego,” Bayless continued. “He’s not a
football guy. He’s a businessman, and he
needs to step back and let football
experts do their job. Instead, he
continues to make these ill-fated
decisions that are holding this team
back.”
Bayless’s criticism of Jones is rooted in a
larger frustration with the Cowboys’
inability to return to championship glory.
Despite the team’s star power, including
quarterback Dak Prescott and linebacker
Micah Parsons, the Cowboys have
repeatedly fallen short in the postseason.
This failure, Bayless believes, is a direct
result of Jones’s influence on the
decision-making process.
Is McCarthy the Right Man for the Job?
The debate over whether McCarthy
should continue as head coach has been
a central talking point in Dallas for some
time now. While McCarthy has had some
success, including a 12-5 record in the
2021 season, the Cowboys have struggled
to go deeper into the playoffs. Bayless
believes that McCarthy’s inability to
inspire the team when it matters most is
a major flaw, one that Carroll could have
easily corrected.
“Look at Pete Carroll’s resume. The man
is a winner. He’s taken teams to Super
Bowls, he’s built winning cultures, and
he knows how to get the best out of his
players,” Bayless said. “Meanwhile, Mike
McCarthy has been a perennial
underachiever. If Jerry Jones was serious
about winning, he would have made a
move, but once again, he’s too stubborn
to make the right choice.”
What’s Next for the Cowboys?
As the Cowboys continue to navigate
their offseason, the questions
surrounding their coaching staff,
leadership, and future direction remain
unanswered. Bayless’s impassioned
criticism only underscores the growing
sense of frustration among fans who
have watched their team squander talent
year after year. With Jones still at the
helm, it seems that the Cowboys will
remain in limbo, caught between the
promise of potential and the reality of
repeated disappointment.
“Until Jerry Jones steps aside and allows
someone else to take control of this team,
the Cowboys will continue to fall short,
” Bayless concluded. “And I’m tired of
watching it.”
As always, the debate around Jerry
Jones’s decisions and the Cowboys’
future is bound to continue, but for now,
Skip Bayless’s fiery outburst serves as a
stark reminder of the deep frustrations
felt by those who long for the glory days
of America’s Team.
