Jerry Jones says he tried to poach NFL coaches amid salary debate

Jerry Jones says he tried to poach NFL coaches amid salary debate

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Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones told a Dallas radio station that he has tried to recruit successful NFL coaches away from their current teams, prompting questions about possible league rule violations. He said the effort reflects his desire to improve the franchise's performance.

Earlier, Jones argued that coaching salaries bear no relationship to on-field success, a stance analysts said conflicted with data showing the Cowboys rank among the league’s lowest spenders on coaching staff. He later defended his willingness to pay top salaries to coaches despite those earlier remarks.

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November 07, 2026
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Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says he has tried to recruit other NFL coaches
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says he has tried to recruit other NFL coaches

NBC Sports • 07 Nov 00:15

Jerry Jones told a Dallas radio station he has attempted to lure successful NFL coaches away from their current teams, prompting questions about possible league rule violations.

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November 06, 2026
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Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones defends coaching salaries after criticism
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones defends coaching salaries after criticism

NBC Sports • 06 Nov 18:20

Jerry Jones said he is willing to pay top salaries to coaches despite earlier remarks suggesting no link between pay and team success.

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November 03, 2026
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Jerry Jones' Claim About Coach Salaries Disputed by NFL Analysts
Jerry Jones' Claim About Coach Salaries Disputed by NFL Analysts

Sports Illustrated • 03 Nov 20:27

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said high coach pay does not guarantee wins, but industry sources say the Cowboys rank among the league's lowest spenders on coaching staff.

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Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says coach salaries do not affect team success
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says coach salaries do not affect team success

NBC Sports • 03 Nov 18:50

Jerry Jones claimed there is no correlation between how much NFL coaches are paid and winning, a statement analysts say contradicts evidence from other teams.

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Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says coach pay has no link to wins, sparking criticism over hiring approach
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says coach pay has no link to wins, sparking criticism over hiring approach

CBS Sports • 03 Nov 16:52

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones argued that coaching salaries do not correlate with team success, a stance that analysts say may explain the franchise's recent playoff struggles.

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