News: PFT: Jerry Jones apologizes for “inappropriate” comment

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Jerry Jones apologizes for “inappropriate” comment

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has apologized for a racially insensitive comment from four years ago that surfaced this week.

“That comment was inappropriate,” Jones said, via Clarence Hill of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. “It’s not who I am, and I’m sorry.”

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Hall of Fame cornerback Deion Sanders defended Jones.

“I won’t cast judgment on one moment when a joke went south, to capture who this man represents in a lifetime commitment of love and compassion to all ethnicities,” Sanders said, via Hill. “He has gone beyond the call of duty of being an NFL owner for people of all ethnicities and backgrounds, and I know this to be a fact. A joke that was intended to add humor at the request of a fan in a light-hearted moment was taken totally out of intent. I’m sorry we’re in this state of mind as a country, but if you’re looking for a racist, Jerry Jones is not that guy.”

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/11/17/jerry-jones-apologizes-for-inappropriate-comment/

 

[LoneStarDawg]

Good...now move on!

 

[Alexander]

Outrage!

 

[Gaede]

I actually believe Jerry here

 

[BRoni]

I'm more offended that Jerry had to waste his time with this non issue.

 

[CowboyStar88]

really we are outraged over that?

 

[SultanOfSix]

I don't even know why he apologized.

 

[ShortRound]

I don't understand the context of the joke. There was a black dude behind him laughing couldn't be that bad

 

[ChronicCowboy]

Privacy truly does not exist anymore.

 

[PA Cowboy Fan]

I'm outraged he apologized. I hope the Cowboys start leaking stuff. You know more things are going to be leaked.

 

[mrmojo]

Whose panties were in a bunch? Based on what he said I didn't think an apology was necessary.

 

[NEODOG]

Primetime settin it STRAIGHT

 

[The Dark Bishop]

Sadly if anyone was to be upset, it would be the guy being referred to as her hubby's female dog.

I would think his masculinity being questioned would be more hurtful than his ethnicity.

The fact he laughed as well should say all that needs to be said.

It is plain and simple ribbing which we do to each other here in the forums from time to time.

 

[TheCount]

I don't understand the context of the joke. There was a black dude behind him laughing couldn't be that bad

Eh, the fact that he's laughing doesn't mean anything. I've laughed at things I'd prefer to punch someone in the face for because they were in a position of authority over me.

I don't think he needed to make an apology either, other than for how lame the joke was.

Fact of the matter is that he's the boss of a billion dollar company, probably best to play it straight and just said, "Congrats on the winning, uh, wedding." and keep it moving.

 

[TellerMorrow34]

Primetime settin it STRAIGHT

Honestly I'm shocked by him doing so. Primetime is one of the biggest crybabies on the planet.

That said this is going to be made a much bigger deal then it should be simply because of the way things are right now in the world.

I imagine Jerry will be roasted to no end over this whole thing.

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

Jerry Jones apologizes for “inappropriate” comment

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has apologized for a racially insensitive comment from four years ago that surfaced this week.

“That comment was inappropriate,” Jones said, via Clarence Hill of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. “It’s not who I am, and I’m sorry.”

...

Hall of Fame cornerback Deion Sanders defended Jones.

“I won’t cast judgment on one moment when a joke went south, to capture who this man represents in a lifetime commitment of love and compassion to all ethnicities,” Sanders said, via Hill. “He has gone beyond the call of duty of being an NFL owner for people of all ethnicities and backgrounds, and I know this to be a fact. A joke that was intended to add humor at the request of a fan in a light-hearted moment was taken totally out of intent. I’m sorry we’re in this state of mind as a country, but if you’re looking for a racist, Jerry Jones is not that guy.”

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/11/17/jerry-jones-apologizes-for-inappropriate-comment/

You better apologize or get a whoop ash upside the head!
Mama said to knock you out.

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

Honestly I'm shocked by him doing so. Primetime is one of the biggest crybabies on the planet.

That said this is going to be made a much bigger deal then it should be simply because of the way things are right now in the world.

I imagine Jerry will be roasted to no end over this whole thing.

Not by the way the world is today but how the world should be.

 

[lqmac1]

Quick question:

Hypothetically speaking, but if Mike Tomlin said “he’s going home with a white girl tonight” would it get the same attention?

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

But imagine what he, LIKE WE, say off-camera.

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

Quick question:

Hypothetically speaking, but if Mike Tomlin said “he’s going home with a white girl tonight” would it get the same attention?

The inevitable apologist's question.
"Well, he said it too!"