Cowboys’ Jerry Jones open to giving Josh Brent a second chance
By Mike Dyce
Former Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Josh Brent was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 10 years probation for a car accident that killed teammate Jerry Bown while driving drunk. When he gets out, he reportedly wants to pursue another chance in the NFL.
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When that time comes, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones would consider being the man and team to give him that chance.
“I do believe in paying your debt,” Jones said following a news conference to open training camp, via the Dallas Morning News. “Paying your debt, paying the price. I don’t have the information you need to have to make that consideration. We have stood with Josh Brent from the very beginning and continue. Josh Brent derserves an opportunity. I know firsthand he has contrition. So, yes, I will consider giving him an opportunity.”
It might create a conflict with head coach Jason Garrett when that time comes, and if Garrett is still employed with the team. Garrett wants to find the “right kind of guys” and Brent’s record doesn’t fit that mold. He was also arrested for driving under the influence in February of 2009 near the University of Illinois, which could theoretically make a second chance with the Cowboys a third chance.
“Well, again, we go back to asking the other side of the question,” Jones said. “Do you get a chance to start over? Principally, in this country we believe in giving an opportunity to pay your dues and move forward.
“I don’t know the detail of where he is or on what basis we even have to consider him rejoining the team. But it will certainly be something I consider.”