Jerry Jones Indirectly Takes a Shot at Micah Parsons by Claiming Cowboys Have Strongest Pass Rush

Jerry Jones' Dallas Cowboys are struggling defensively after he traded away star pass rusher Micah Parsons in the offseason.

Jerry Jones Indirectly Takes a Shot at Micah Parsons by Claiming Cowboys Have Strongest Pass Rush

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A few weeks ago, Micah Parsons was Jerry Jones‘ best pass rusher on the Dallas Cowboys defense. That changed days before the season started, and the former ended up in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

The 82-year-old had a strong argument for letting his generational star leave. He knew the Cowboys’ run defense struggled with the 26-year-old on the field, and when adding the salary demands, it made little sense financially, as well as football-wise.

Jones received Kenny Clark back in the trade along with a couple of 1st round draft picks. The defensive tackle’s presence has helped improve the Cowboys’ slow down opposing running backs.

At the same time, the team’s pass rush has proved that Micah Parsons was a dominant contributing factor. Knowing the defense needs help at that position, the cast of 103.5 The FAN asked Jerry Jones about the need to reinforce the team.

Where we are potentially our strongest is pass rush. We’ve got the most capable pass rushers that we’ve had. We’ve got the ability to really rotate our players, which is very important at pass rush because you exert more energy there than any place else. So, there’s ways that we can take our personnel and address what happened to us Sunday.

Jerry Jones replied

The billionaire is claiming that his current sack unit is the best set of players he has had on his team. If that is what he is implying, then it is an indirect shot at Parsons, as no person in their right mind would rank anyone currently on the Cowboys’ defense over the Packers star.

Jerry Jones backs Matt Eberflus after underwhelming defense in Week 6 loss

Apart from his bizarre comment about the pass rush, Jerry Jones is aware that it was the Dallas Cowboys’ defense that has been underwhelming this season.

Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus
Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus (Image via 103.5 The FAN/X)

In six games, that defense has allowed the most combined yards, as well as the second most points. Jones was asked about Matt Eberflus‘ future amidst this disappointing run.

He’s had tremendous experience. He’s dealt with adversity. And he’s had some great successes… I jumped at it when we had the chance to get him. I still feel as strongly as I did the day we brought him in here.

Jerry Jones said

The owner-cum-GM mentioned that when the coaches make adjustments, the Cowboys’ defense plays better. He hopes his defensive coordinator can continue to make the necessary changes to get back to being competitive.

At the same time, his support for the former Chicago Bears head coach seems to stem from his appreciation of the experience Eberflus possesses.

Jones believes that with time, things will be better, and the defense will start to get back to where it should be. His head coach, Brian Schottenheimer, seems to agree with that comment.

Brian Schottenheimer is sticking with Matt Eberflus amidst defensive struggles

Ahead of their Week 6 clash, there were already many instances of analysts and former players questioning the Dallas Cowboys’ defense. They believed that after Micah Parsons left, the unit had been at its most porous self.

Then, when former running back Rico Dowdle and the Carolina Panthers embarrassed America’s Team, many believed this was defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus’ fault. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer was asked about their defensive woes.

Matt Eberflus is a damn good football coach. We have to perform better. But I’ve been him, so part of me being in (the defensive meeting room) is to help as an asset, to tell him, ‘I believe in him. I understand what he’s going through.’ It sucks. It’s no fun. We’re gonna ride this thing out. And we’ll play better. We really will

Brian Schottenheimer said as quoted by Jon Machota

The head coach also added that he understands the negativity Eberflus is facing, as he has been in those shoes. Even then, he believes the defensive woes will pass, and the Cowboys will get better.

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