AT&T Stadium has some serious glare issues, but at this point, that’s the least of Cowboys owner Jerry Jones’ concerns heading into the offseason.
Jones would prefer to talk about the Cowboys’ offseason plans, rather than any changes to AT&T Stadium. Yet, the glare made headlines last Sunday.
Jerry Jones says he will make no effort to block out the sun at AT&T Stadium ... despite the roaring glare costing his team points in their playoff loss last weekend. https://t.co/AUfGTZ4RhG
— TMZ (@TMZ) January 21, 2022
Yikes, that’s bright.
“We’re not going to do anything with it,” Jones said. “It goes both ways.”
The glare actually cost the Cowboys points, which could’ve come in handy given they lost by only a touchdown. Cedrick Wilson was unable to see the ball on a third-down pass.
Cowboys WR Cedrick Wilson just doesn't have a chance. "I turned around and couldn’t see Dak or the ball." Note, the sun's glare doesn't move from time play called. Cowboys should know own stadium better, plan accordingly rather than call a third-down route straight into glare. pic.twitter.com/NHMyXiCDer
— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) January 17, 2022
But it evens out? Sure, Jerry.
Cowboys: Where does Dallas go from here?
Jones went from backing Mike McCarthy to deflecting questions about his future very quickly. Perhaps this has something to do with a postseason loss setting in, and the Cowboys assistants getting poached for potential head coaching gigs. Dallas is at risk of losing both offensive coordinator Kellen Moore and defensive coordinator Dan Quinn — that is, unless they’re willing to move on from McCarthy and promote one of the two coordinators.
“I’ve got a lot to think about regarding these coaches,” Jones said.
That’s a non-answer if I’ve ever heard one. After the Cowboys loss last weekend, Jones was adamant that firing the head coach was not a positive step forward. Now? Eh, not so much.
The Cowboys’ cap situation isn’t great this offseason, either. That was well-known given the contracts given out to Dak Prescott, Amari Cooper and the like, but Jones is frustrated with his lack of cap flexibility.
“The reason those contracts are being discussed is because they have two sides to them: one’s got it coming and the other’s got to pay it,” said Jones. ”The one that’s got it coming is going to go out and perform usually to the level of the contract. That’s usually the way I think about those contracts.”
There’s a constant theme here with Jones, and it’s that he’s unhappy. None of that frustration will be taken out on his own stadium, however.