That type of response becomes second-nature for the individual after becoming accustomed to not being constantly criticized. For decades, they have silenced some critics by hiring them. They have pressured other critics into softening or cease critiquing their job performance.
Lately, those tactics have mostly failed to stop the questioning and commentary. It has become an irritant--especially to Jerry Jones--that he cannot squash with his influence or spinning with his usual nonsense.
Now, an unforgiving spotlight is centered right upon them. Not a spin spotlight. Not a PR spotlight. It is an examination of accountability spotlight. And they do not know how to handle it. It is another indication of just how unqualified they both are in overseeing football team operational management.