5 Cowboys greats who belong in the Ring of Honor
By Ali Jawad
4. Ed "Too Tall" Jones
Let’s go from one great defensive player to another. The first overall pick in the 1974 NFL Draft, Ed "Too Tall" Jones was a major contributor to the Cowboys' success in the 1970s.
In his career, Jones made three All-Pro teams and three Pro Bowls and helped the Cowboys win their second Super Bowl in franchise history. In his 15-year career, Jones tallied 106 sacks and 19 fumble recoveries.
However, it was his physique that raised eyebrows. Too Tall was a 6-foot-9, 270-pound monster and a living nightmare for opposing quarterbacks. Jones' ungodly wingspan terrified QBs and forced a number of throw aways during his career.
Overall, I find it surprising that Too Tall isn’t standing tall in Dallas' Ring of Honor.