My dad always teased me that the NFL was rigged and that goes back 30 years or more. I never agreed and the suggestion would rile me up. He knew that which is partially why he teased, but he also believed rigging to be real. I still don't but I do begin to wonder if some aspects and to a limited degree might be compromised. I hope not.
The 500 thing makes a little sense the way it was presented because following the money often leads to the truth. Again, I hope it's not a real thing. Conspiracy requires secrecy and secrecy depends on limited informed participants. The main problem I see is accounting for basically 30 years of mediocrity after elite success. So, I think the real problem is the Jerry Jones isn't the football guru he thinks he is.