Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says he has tried to recruit other NFL coaches
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.
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said on 105.3 The Fan that he has been trying to attract "very successful coaches" away from the teams they were on. The comment was made as part of a broader discussion about the franchise's spending on coaching staff.
Jones' remarks have raised concerns that the statements could constitute tampering under NFL rules, which prohibit owners from attempting to poach coaches who are under contract with other clubs. The league has not indicated whether it will open an investigation.
The comments follow earlier remarks by Jones in which he suggested there is no direct link between coaching salaries and on-field success, a claim that drew criticism from analysts and fans.
"I have been trying to lure very successful coaches away from the teams they were on," Jones said.
Observers note that the admission, if accurate, would be a clear breach of league policy, but the NFL has not commented on the matter.