Dallas Reporter Exposes Stark Contrast Between Magic Johnson and Jerry Jones on NFL Ownership

Jerry Jones: The GM who does it all… And still falls short. All this time, we did not know that he was chasing a record. YES! Jones. Record. Not adding up, right? But he’s the only general manager in league history to fire every head coach his franchise has ever hired. Yes, every single one. The latest to get the chop? Mike McCarthy, after the Cowboys’ 7-10 season and failed contract talks.

So, when FOX’s Jeff Kolb recently shared a video on X comparing Jones to the Commanders’ owners Josh Harris and Magic Johnson, it wasn’t just to poke fun. Oh, that too, but not just that! The clip highlights the stark contrast in their management styles.

After a big Wild Card win against the Tampa Bay Buccanneers, Magic dropped some wisdom: “New vision, new owner with a strategy, picking the right people… and then, we all step out of the way and let them do their job… That’s it. Don’t make this about us!” Straight talk. Now, there’s the other side of the ‘management’… Jerry Jones!

After the week 18 loss to Washington, the reporters asked Jones’ thoughts on hiring a GM. His response? “No, I bought the team for me. I didn’t buy an investment; I bought an occupation.” And in true Jerry fashion, he added, “Since I have to decide where the money is spent, then you might as well cut all the cr-p out.” That’s Jonesy in a nutshell—owner, GM, vague answers, troll (more like getting at the end of trolls), cursed takes, and you can add the rest.

We’ll let you in on a secret that’s not even a shocker at this point. 31 of 32 NFL teams have a GM who isn’t the owner. That’s right. It’s not about ego; it’s about collaboration. Successful franchises trust their GMs to run the show, while the owner stays in the owner’s box. Sure, Jerry’s got guys like Will McClay and Stephen Jones making moves, but wouldn’t a dedicated GM bring some much-needed cohesion?

Even with just one playoff win under their belt, the Commanders’ new ownership team seems to have a clearer vision. Harris and Johnson are barely two years in, yet they’ve already implemented a strategy that feels fresh. And let’s be real there’s something Dallas could learn from their approach. But will they? Probably not.

The irony? Jerry has immense respect for Magic Johnson. He’s even called him a “great ambassador for the NFL” and famously offered to “carry [Magic] piggyback to get him in the NFL.” That comment stirred some backlash, but Jerry’s intentions? Pure Jerry’ese. As Mike Fisher once said, “If you know Jerry’ese, you know what he means.”

Jerry Jones is the act that needs cleaning in the BIG D

The man who’s been at the helm of the Cowboys for nearly four decades is back at it again, searching for the next head coach to lead “America’s Team.” But let’s be honest: Jerry’s not exactly making the job easy. Sure, there’s glitz, glam, and a franchise dripping with history, but there’s also one massive hurdle—Jerry himself.

Take the Mike McCarthy saga. Jerry dragged his feet all season, keeping McCarthy in limbo before eventually pulling the plug. Couldn’t that have been settled months ago? Instead, it’s another offseason starting with chaos. And the timing? Brutal. Prospective coaches are likely wondering: Can I even build a culture here, or will Jerry be breathing down my neck like a defensive back with something to prove?

Speaking of delays, Jerry didn’t do the Cowboys any favors by waiting forever to extend Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb. Sure, those contracts locked in big names, but at what cost? The free agency passed by like a missed field goal, and suddenly, Dan Quinn and half the defense were rocking Commanders’ jerseys. Talk about losing ground in your own division.

And let’s not forget the on-field drama. Dak’s 2024 season started strong but ended with a hamstring injury. He’s back now, armed with a $240 million extension, but the man’s effectively in Square One territory with no head coach and an inconsistent roster. For someone who was MVP runner-up not long ago, this has to feel like fumbling at the one-yard line.

Oh, and “Jerry World.” The stadium sun glare is a running joke, but for Lamb, it was no laughing matter when he lost a touchdown pass to the blinding light. Jerry’s solution? A sarcastic comment about tearing down the stadium. Classic.

So, here we are. Another offseason, another round of questions. Will Jerry finally step back and let someone else call the plays? We are betting hard pass on that. So, the Cowboys will keep spinning their wheels in the Jerry Jones Show? That seems very likely.