Twitter: Jerry Jones: If I don't change, I'm not successful

[Jstopper]

https://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article314596293.html


One of the things that have been done differently in the last year in the franchise’s doors in Frisco is how the team handled the hire of Parker. They interviewed nine candidates — by far and away the most in franchise history for a coordinator opening. They were put through a carwash-like process that sent them to individual big wigs in the Cowboys’ front office: head coach Brian Schottenheimer, vice president of player personnel Will McClay, other coaches, Jones himself. Jerry Jones made it clear that he spoke to every single candidate, but he also emphasized just how much he entrusted Schottenheimer during the interview process. “I saw it last year when he was more involved with the offensive coaches last year that we hired,” Jones said. “And I saw the energy and cohesiveness.” In evaluating that on the opposite side of the coin of what happened with the process of hiring defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus and his staff, there was a clear difference last year. Eberflus was chosen by the front office without much of a search, and his staff was brought in almost immediately — mostly from his last spot in Chicago.

This was a very good read. Jerry talked about Christian Parker signing and Schottys influence on the culture. Check our rest of the story down below and discuss

Read more at: https://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article314596293.html#storylink=cpy

 

[Cowboys5217]

He doesn't mean "that" change.

 

[Chocolate Lab]

That's as close as he'll probably get to admitting he hired Eberflus himself.

Side note, way too much in that article about Nick Harris not drinking. Fine, good for you. Why all the secrecy? Just tell Jerry that.

 

[SinceDayOne]

Well golly gee!! It took the guy 30 yrs of failure to realize he needs to change the way he does things? I am so impressed!!!

 

[tunahelper]

The only changes Jerry will make is the line of bull manure he feeds the media.

 

[Kwyn]

That's as close as he'll probably get to admitting he hired Eberflus himself.

Side note, way too much in that article about Nick Harris not drinking. Fine, good for you. Why all the secrecy? Just tell Jerry that.

Agreed. The author had to insert himself way too much and I found it distracting.

I don’t drink although I did in the past and I don’t think Jerry would give a damn if I drank a highball glass of gin or if i ordered an iced tea in a coffee cup

 

[Coogiguy03]

Didn't even read the story, we'll see in the off season how true this is or not

 

[tomokawan]

Elizabeth, I am coming to join you.

 

[Jipper]

The only changes Jerry will make is the line of bull manure he feeds the media.

Absolutely fair to be skeptical but this hiring and the process they went about is different from the past....let's see if it continues into FA

 

[phildadon86]

https://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article314596293.html


One of the things that have been done differently in the last year in the franchise’s doors in Frisco is how the team handled the hire of Parker. They interviewed nine candidates — by far and away the most in franchise history for a coordinator opening. They were put through a carwash-like process that sent them to individual big wigs in the Cowboys’ front office: head coach Brian Schottenheimer, vice president of player personnel Will McClay, other coaches, Jones himself. Jerry Jones made it clear that he spoke to every single candidate, but he also emphasized just how much he entrusted Schottenheimer during the interview process. “I saw it last year when he was more involved with the offensive coaches last year that we hired,” Jones said. “And I saw the energy and cohesiveness.” In evaluating that on the opposite side of the coin of what happened with the process of hiring defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus and his staff, there was a clear difference last year. Eberflus was chosen by the front office without much of a search, and his staff was brought in almost immediately — mostly from his last spot in Chicago.

This was a very good read. Jerry talked about Christian Parker signing and Schottys influence on the culture. Check our rest of the story down below and discuss

Read more at: https://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article314596293.html#storylink=cpy

Where have I heard this before.

Oh yes. From him.

• 2012: In discussions about his GM role, Jones said he'd "fire himself if he were somebody else" and referenced staring in the mirror for honest self-assessment, noting "you basically have to straighten that guy out in the mirror when you work for yourself."
• 2014: After a disappointing season, he told ESPN's Chris Mortensen he needed to "look at the man in the mirror and really be honest about why we keep coming up short" while evaluating his own role as owner/GM.
• 2018: He explicitly said, "When you work for yourself, there's not but one thing to change—that's what's in that mirror," promising to adjust his approach (a recurring promise in offseasons or after losses).
• 2020: In a candid radio interview amid defensive struggles, he admitted regrets and tied self-reflection to needing change, with "look in the mirror" language in the context.
• 2024 (multiple times): During a rough stretch (e.g., bye week after blowout losses), Jones and players echoed "look in the mirror" for self-honesty and improvement. He reinforced that everyone—including himself—had to evaluate and do better. In one heated radio spot, he got defensive but circled back to accountability themes.
• Other clustered uses: Similar rhetoric appears in 2013, 2016–2017 (after losing streaks), and 2025 contexts, where he discusses constant evaluation, changing from within (e.g., telling coaches/scouts "if you're going to be different, you've got to change from within"), or accepting that success requires relooking at what you're doing.

 

[Coogiguy03]

Elizabeth, I am coming to join you.

Jerry G Sanford, and the G stands for GOTTA GO!! lol

 

[Coogiguy03]

Where have I heard this before.

Oh yes. From him.

• 2012: In discussions about his GM role, Jones said he'd "fire himself if he were somebody else" and referenced staring in the mirror for honest self-assessment, noting "you basically have to straighten that guy out in the mirror when you work for yourself."
• 2014: After a disappointing season, he told ESPN's Chris Mortensen he needed to "look at the man in the mirror and really be honest about why we keep coming up short" while evaluating his own role as owner/GM.
• 2018: He explicitly said, "When you work for yourself, there's not but one thing to change—that's what's in that mirror," promising to adjust his approach (a recurring promise in offseasons or after losses).
• 2020: In a candid radio interview amid defensive struggles, he admitted regrets and tied self-reflection to needing change, with "look in the mirror" language in the context.
• 2024 (multiple times): During a rough stretch (e.g., bye week after blowout losses), Jones and players echoed "look in the mirror" for self-honesty and improvement. He reinforced that everyone—including himself—had to evaluate and do better. In one heated radio spot, he got defensive but circled back to accountability themes.
• Other clustered uses: Similar rhetoric appears in 2013, 2016–2017 (after losing streaks), and 2025 contexts, where he discusses constant evaluation, changing from within (e.g., telling coaches/scouts "if you're going to be different, you've got to change from within"), or accepting that success requires relooking at what you're doing.

Good way to bring all these up, so why again should we believe him this time

 

[thunderpimp91]

While I'm not going to praise Jerry for doing the bare minimum in letting a HC pick his own staff, it is at least nice to hear that Schottenheimer may actually be rubbing off on him. Lets see how much the wallet opens in March....that's what could be the real needle mover for this team.

 

[Kwyn]

Good way to bring all these up, so why again should we believe him this time

The only possible reason i can think of is that his cancer has finally driven it home that he’s running out of time

Jerry is famous for having incredible energy and drive. He sleeps very little, works long hours always out and about.

With that type of vitality, a person will find it easier to simply not acknowledge that death is coming.

 

[Rayman70]

Need to see more. Let's roll.

 

[rags747]

I thought it was a good read, you always find little tidbits of information that you can never get anywhere else. All Hail Jerry…

 

[Coogiguy03]

The only possible reason i can think of is that his cancer has finally driven it home that he’s running out of time

Jerry is famous for having incredible energy and drive. He sleeps very little, works long hours always out and about.

With that type of vitality, a person will find it easier to simply not acknowledge that death is coming.

That was sad as hell man uhh, you got me ready to put away the bad thoughts away that I have for poor jerruh

 

[Coogiguy03]

While I'm not going to praise Jerry for doing the bare minimum in letting a HC pick his own staff, it is at least nice to hear that Schottenheimer may actually be rubbing off on him. Lets see how much the wallet opens in March....that's what could be the real needle mover for this team.

This!!

 

[TwentyOne]

Well golly gee!! It took the guy 30 yrs of failure to realize he needs to change the way he does things? I am so impressed!!!

He didnt realize crap. He is selling his brand.

Its his annual paint everything rosy approach: All is going well and pointng up. I looked in the mirror and have everything under control. So you fans "dont you worry".

Its varies slightly from year to year but its always the same procedure. Sometimes its more aggressive (All-In) sometimes like today its more of an devote approach. But the intention stays the same. And also that what he says is not what he does or thinks.

I just wonder people still read this crap.

 

[G2]

"All in"