Being an owner is about empowering others around you and underneath you in the organization to succeed and reach their fullest and best potential to achieve an ultimate goal- in this case, a super bowl.
The facts are that Jimmy did that and delivered what to this point Mr. Jones has been unable to do on his own. That is where this becomes not about rewarding someone for sacrifices, dedication and achievement, but about selfishness and ego.
No one has ever said Mr. Jones doesn’t get to make the decisions because he is the owner, the public and in this case Cowboys fans don’t need constant reminders about who is the billionaire and who runs the Dallas Cowboys organization. Everyone is well aware of Mr. Jones incredible business acumen and the immense wealth he has accumulated over the years.
What people rightly expect, is for someone of Mr. Jones stature to act like what he portrays he is, which is an owner with a heart that values the immense contributions to the success of the organization in a forum that recognizes the place in history for those contributions- the Ring of Honor.
It is well past time for Mr. Jones to set aside petty jealousies and bruised egos and honor Jimmy Johnson’s legacy in the manner befitting where it belongs in Cowboys history.
After all- everyone contributed to the success of the team during those years- including the owner himself.
Placing Jimmy Johnson’s name in the ring of honor also cements Jerry Jones legacy as well.