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Jerry Jones defends Cowboys' coaching pay amid disappointing season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 1:03 AM

Last updated Nov 4, 2026

Jerry Jones defends Cowboys' coaching pay amid disappointing season

Summary

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones addressed criticism regarding the team's coaching expenditures, particularly regarding head coach Brian Schottenheimer, during a radio interview on November 3. Jones stated that there is no proven correlation between coaching salaries and team success in the NFL. The Cowboys, valued at $17 billion, currently hold a 3-5 record, with recent issues including a 33-30 overtime loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Schottenheimer's reported annual salary is $4.5 million, positioning him as the NFL's lowest-paid head coach. Jones emphasized a creative approach in coaching hires despite the team's struggles this season.

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By the Numbers

•Cowboys lost to Cardinals 33-30 in overtime on November 3.
•Dallas holds a 3-5 record this season.
•Jerry Jones criticized for low coaching salaries despite franchise value.
•Brian Schottenheimer is the lowest-paid head coach at $4.5 million.
•Jones claims no correlation between coaching pay and winning.

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1:03 AMYahoo Sports — “Put That in Your Hopper and Smoke It”: Jerry Jones Fires Back at Critics Over Cowboys’ Coaching Spending Amid Disappointing Season

What they're saying

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The Dallas Cowboys’ season has shown high promise but yielded no consistent results. The Cowboys, who have yet to win consecutive games, have had many instances of blowing significant leads, a worrying pattern that once again was on display during their 33-30 overtime loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.
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