Skip Bayless calls out 'daddy' Jerry Jones as Cowboys biggest problem
Here we go again; Skip Bayless is back in the news for his comments on the Dallas Cowboys, and again, he's gone after the big dog: team owner Jerry Jones.
Early playoff exits, including the most recent one against the Green Bay Packers, have been the norm for the Cowboys since they last won the Super Bowl in 1995. It has led to trolling and some in both the player circles and the outside world have started to question whether the organization has a culture and leadership problem.
Bayless seems to have an answer, placing the blame on Jones, believing the Cowboys owner has been very lenient as opposed to ruthless and disciplined, resulting in a lax environment and living off past glory, none of which the current players have ever experienced.
Skip Bayless believes that Jerry Jones' leniency has played a pivotal role in the Dallas Cowboys lack of playoff success
Bayless raises a valid and intriguing point. While Jones is undoubtedly a charismatic and hands-on owner (exhibit A being his self-given title of general manager), his tendency to prioritize individual player personalities and marketability over strict discipline and team cohesion has raised concerns.
Furthermore, Bayless highlights Jones' reluctance to make tough decisions when it comes to personnel management. Jones has been known for retaining star players (and head coaches, as fans will remind you regarding Jason Garrett), despite declining performances or off-field issues, and Bayless contends that such leniency may foster a culture of complacency within the team.
In addition, Bayless argues that Jerry Jones' hands-on involvement in football operations may be counterproductive. While his passion for the team is undeniable, Bayless suggests that Jones' micromanagement and influence in coaching decisions may hinder the development of a cohesive and effective coaching staff. Long story short, Jerry isn't helping matters at all, in the eyes of Bayless.