Troy Aikman Questions Cowboys’ Direction
Troy Aikman, the Hall of Fame quarterback for the Cowboys and a current analyst for “Monday Night Football,” has expressed concerns about how Jerry Jones manages the team. He shared his thoughts during an appearance on “The Rich Eisen Show.”
Aikman noted that Jones believes it makes sense to keep the Cowboys in the public conversation. If there isn’t enough buzz, it seems he feels the need to create drama. This tactic, Aikman suggested, might be due to the franchise’s struggles in the postseason, possibly leading Jones to prioritize media attention over building a competitive team.
“I imagine,” Aikman continued, “that the Jones family is quite weary of not reaching the championship game or even the Super Bowl for over 30 years. So, when you can’t win, making headlines could help divert attention from that.”
Despite these distractions, Aikman emphasized that winning is paramount for Jones. He remarked, “Do you really think victory isn’t important to him? Absolutely not. Jerry wants to win desperately, but he’s only managed to win four playoff games, despite consistent regular-season success.”
Aikman’s statements come shortly after the Cowboys made headlines by trading star pass rusher Mika Parsons to the Packers for two first-round picks and veteran defensive tackle Kenny Clark. His dissatisfaction with the team’s lack of Super Bowl appearances over the past three years was previously voiced in February.
Reflecting on the Cowboys’ history, Aikman said at the 2025 Children’s Cancer Fund Gala, “We thought we had a better team and that we could return to glory. Here we are nearly 30 years later, and that hasn’t happened.”
He added, “This is the Dallas Cowboys—a franchise with an incredible legacy that has seen so many talented players and victories.”
Currently, the Cowboys are facing a disappointing 7-10 season, following three consecutive 12-win seasons. The 2025 season marks a new chapter, as it will be the first under head coach Brian Schottenheimer after parting ways with Mike McCarthy in January.
