The firestorm over Jerry Jones's comments about Micah Parsons's agent entered its second day on Wednesday, but beyond the front-office end-around, back-door dealing, and supposed personal attack, does any of it really matter in terms of actually getting a deal done with the game-changing pass rusher? The answer may surprise you. But "Agent-gate" wasn't the only shocking thing to come from the Cowboys owner. He also made a somewhat bizarre suggestion that he's considering bestowing the franchise's ultimate honor on a recently-departed player, and it has some questioning whether the Ring of Honor still means what it used to.
Elsewhere in this news roundup, mock season motors right along. We've got details on what Brian Schottenheimer could be looking for with the 12th pick, one outlet's take on the perfect 1-2 punch with the first two picks, and a full seven-round haul that addresses a ton of needs. Also, the Cowboys hope to get some work in with another team this summer, an up-and-coming youngster hopes a new number's rich history helps his own stats in Year Two, and an AFC powerhouse seeks to stake its claim on a holiday all its own, Dallas Cowboy Thanksgiving-style.
Deciphering Cowboys’ Jerry Jones: Will swipe at agent impact Micah Parsons negotiations? :: Dallas Morning News
The brouhaha over Jones's comments about agent David Mulugheta is much ado about nothing. Yes, Jones and Parsons came to their own meeting of the minds about the key issues of a new deal. After all, the two men have each said they enjoy a direct relationship with the other. But no deal was ever going to happen without Parsons getting his agent involved. And Mulugheta is too much of a professional to let some perceived diss get in the way of what could be a record-breaking deal for his client. Jones wants Parsons to be more of a clubhouse leader, and he knows he has a full year plus back-to-back franchise tags in his back pocket to use on Parsons if he needs to.
Jerry Jones hints at potential addition for Dallas Cowboys' Ring of Honor addition that would be a mistake :: A to Z Sports
DeMarcus Lawrence's unexpected jab at his former team after leaving doesn't appear to have soured Jones's opinion of the pass rusher. "It will have zero input on what he said as to when I'm thinking about the Ring of Honor," Jones said this week. The implication that Lawrence would even be under consideration for the franchise's ultimate accolade shocked many. Lawrence was very good during his Dallas tenure, but not even close to the level of Bob Lilly, Randy White, and DeMarcus Ware.
3 Cowboys Round 1 prospects who fit Schottenheimer's 'looking for gamechangers' draft plan :: Cowboys Wire
Statements from the new head coach this week indicate he may be looking at defense with the team's first-round draft pick. Texas ...
