In a recent appearance on Shan & RJ on Audacy’s 105.3 The Fan, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones defended his team’s offseason strategy and addressed the speculation surrounding their interest in running back Derrick Henry.
Following a heated exchange with the radio hosts last week about the team’s lack of offseason moves, Jones expressed surprise at the attention the incident received. “I’m surprised that last week got the attention it got,” he remarked, adding, “I love the job y’all do.”
Jones then tackled the subject of Derrick Henry, the three-time All-Pro who currently leads the NFL with 873 rushing yards. In a standout performance, Henry rushed for 169 yards, helping the Baltimore Ravens secure a 41-31 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. This marked his fourth 100-yard game of the season and his third with over 150 rushing yards.
Despite the buzz, Jones dismissed the idea that Henry would have been a fit for the Cowboys, citing concerns over both his playing style and salary demands. “I don’t know if he’d be having a career year in our situation,” Jones stated. “We don’t run that type of offense at all. Derrick Henry didn’t fit (because of) managing the (salary) cap.”
While reports indicated that Henry had interest in joining the Cowboys, he claimed that Dallas never reached out to him. As it stands, the Cowboys are grappling with the repercussions of not securing a player who could have transformed their struggling offense. Currently, Dallas ranks last in the league in rushing yards, averaging a mere 77.2 yards per game after seven weeks.
In stark contrast, the Ravens lead the league with an impressive average of 210.9 rushing yards per game, highlighting the Cowboys’ missed opportunity. As they prepare for their next game, the Cowboys will need to reassess their approach to improve their performance on the ground.
