Jerry Jones didn’t waste any time stirring the pot in Oxnard.
The Cowboys opened training camp with a rare stretch of calm around the franchise, but that quiet didn’t last long once Jones got behind a microphone on Tuesday. Instead of sticking to the usual company line, the Dallas owner made it clear he’d be open to a major move if it helps this year’s team, even if that means parting with future draft picks.
“I’d give up the future to substitute where we are today, as to a player, to give you an idea about what I’d invest, something substantive, to get the right kind of deal and improve us for Opening Day, I would, ” Jones said.
That kind of talk is a notable shift for a front office that has long treated draft capital like treasure. The Cowboys have usually leaned toward caution, though they have dipped into the trade market more lately, including deals for George Pickens last summer and Quinnen Williams at the trade deadline. Jones’ comments suggested he may be willing to go even further this time.
He also made it sound like he believes this roster is close enough to justify a swing for the fences. Jones talked about saving a little for now and a little for later, then veered into his usual winding delivery, but the message came through: he thinks the Cowboys can move from good to great if the right deal comes along. With Dak Prescott leading the offense, he appears to know the window won’t stay open forever.
Jones added to the buzz by saying he had recently been on the phone with an unnamed owner about a possible trade that would help the defense. He later backed off just enough to avoid any tampering issues, but the damage was done. Cowboys fans now have reason to believe a bigger move could be coming.
Naturally, the rumor mill has already started spinning. Maxx Crosby is at the top of the speculation, especially after Jones said he has never walked away from pursuing him. Vita Vea has also surfaced in the conversation, though Dallas has already added heavily at defensive tackle with trades for Williams and Kenny Clark.
However it plays out, Jones’ remarks have injected even more energy into a camp that already had plenty of it. With new coaches and new players in the mix, the Cowboys have become one of the more intriguing teams to watch right out of the gate. And after Jones’ latest round of trade talk, the fanbase is left wondering just how far he’s really willing to go.
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