Jerry Jones doesn't always admit to regrets. But when he does, he admits to ones that have nothing to do with this current Dallas Cowboys team that should be so much better than it is, instead opting to regret a move he made 14 years ago.
Seven days after his bizarre and contentious radio rant, Jones was back on the airwaves for his weekly appearance on "Shan & RJ" on Audacy's 105.3 The Fan and, as always, discussed a variety of topics with hosts Shan Shariff and RJ Choppy. Did he regret his actions from a week ago? Of course not. But that's kinda the theme here.
Naturally, as he had his fourth 100-yard game in his last five outings with the Baltimore Ravens on Monday night in a win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Derrick Henry was brought into the conversation.
Jones, of course, had the chance to bring Henry to America's Team and opted not to do so, saying time and time again that the Cowboys couldn't afford it, which is absurd. He again made those comments on Tuesday, saying he didn't sign the four-time Pro Bowler "due to managing the cap."
Jones simply refuses to own up to this mistake, showing no regret whatsoever. But it's not just Henry. When so many teams got aggressive to better themselves once free agency began, Dallas did absolutely nothing. When the big move is reuniting with Ezekiel Elliott, that's a problem.
But has Jones admitted regret for staying stagnant? Of course not. He made that crystal clear a week ago. Has he shown regret for trading for Trey Lance, who's sitting and doing nothing but still collecting some of the money that could have gone to Henry or others? Trust me; I could keep going. Amari Cooper, anyone?
But instead of discussing regret for the lack of moves he's made to help this current Cowboys team on Tuesday, Jones instead chose to discuss the regret over firing Wade Phillips.
Cowboys' Jerry Jones regrets firing then-head coach Wade Phillips during the 2010 season
Jerry Jones said on @1053thefan that he regrets firing Wade Phillips during the middle of the 2010 season. Pointed to Phillips winning the Denver Broncos Super Bowl as a DC.
— Joseph Hoyt (@JoeJHoyt) October 22, 2024
As part of his interesting appearance a week ago, Jones stated that he wouldn't be making "any other in-season firings," which essentially means that Mike McCarthy will not be fired in 2024.
Since Jones took control of the team in 1989, the only coach with whom he's parted ways during a season was Phillips, who was let go in 2010 after the Cowboys lost seven of their first eight games. Jason Garrett, of course, stepped in, led Dallas to a 5-3 mark the rest of the way, and had the interim tag removed four days after the campaign concluded.
Garrett remained on the Dallas sideline through the 2019 season, at which point his contract was not renewed. McCarthy was hired soon after, and here we are.
Jones said it stung a bit watching Phillips win a Super Bowl as the defensive coordinator of the Denver Broncos defensive coordinator at the conclusion of the 2015 season.
Well, that's just wonderful, Jerry. Cowboys fans everywhere are likely feeling great that you finally summoned the courage to get that off your chest. And it's clearly relevant right now. But keep talking, Mr. Jones. We can't wait to hear what you've got to say next. And we definitely can't wait until 2038 when you talk about your regret for not helping this current Cowboys team.