Jerry Jones defends Cowboys' decision on head coach pay following loss

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones defended the team's choice not to spend heavily on a head coach after a significant loss to the Arizona Cardinals in Week 8. Despite holding a 17-3 lead, the Cowboys fell apart, raising questions about Brian Schottenheimer's future as head coach. Jones stated that there is no correlation between a coach's salary and a team's success, emphasizing the importance of hiring the right coach. Schottenheimer's record stands at 10-14-1 since taking the reins, and he currently ranks outside the top 20 in coaching salaries for the 2026 season.

• 5:36 PMYahoo Sports — Jerry Jones defends decision to not pay top dollar for an NFL head coach: 'There's no correlation'