It might be time to rename Jerry’s World to Jerry’s Circus because let’s be real—Jerry Jones does what Jerry Jones wants. Whether it’s good for the Cowboys? That’s another debate. I mean, it’s the same ol’ for the BIG D: ‘after all those bold claims about competing for a Super Bowl, here we are again, watching another postseason from the couch’.

But now, the big question shifts to the offseason: Is Osa Odighizuwa worth a $100 million investment?

The Cowboys, per usual, are teasing a different approach to free agency this year. Jerry is talking about “managing the cap real good,” and Stephen Jones says they’ll take a “long, hard look” at their philosophy. Sound promising? Sure. But if you’re skeptical, you’ve earned that right. Dallas fans have heard this song before. They’ve built a reputation for taking care of their own, drafting well, and locking up their guys. Which brings us to Odighizuwa.

He’s been a rock-solid contributor, no doubt. But let’s pump the brakes on the “must-sign” narrative. Some fans think he’s in the same ballpark as Baltimore’s Justin Madubuike, who secured a four-year, $98 million deal. That’s around $25 million per year. The problem? Odighizuwa isn’t quite in that tier. That kind of payday would put him just behind Chris Jones—the Chiefs’ defensive wrecking ball who makes $32 million a year. No disrespect, but Osa isn’t Chris Jones.

Here’s the dilemma: If the Cowboys slap the franchise tag on him, they’re still looking at a hefty price tag in that same range. And while Dallas likes keeping homegrown talent, they can’t just throw money around. The salary cap may be flexible, but it’s not Monopoly money. Paying the right players at the right price is how championship rosters are built. Overpaying for good, not great, talent? That’s how you end up cap-strapped down the line.

Stephen Jones calls Odighizuwa a “priority.” But does that mean Dallas truly values him at a near-elite level? Or is he a priority only if the price is right? If the bidding war drives his number into the $100 million range, the Cowboys have to think long and hard about whether that’s a deal they should make.

Dallas has some big-money decisions to make across the board. They have $100 million in potential cap space to play with, but that money has to be used wisely. Free agency is a game of risk and reward. But when has ‘wisely’ worked for the Cowboys in the last couple of decades (especially)?

Jerry Jones is taking another L

The game plan? Let Jerry Jones run his latest experiment, and then brace for impact. You know the drill—cue the collective, “Oh, God, not again!” Because somehow, despite all the promises, all the talk, and all the supposed “all-in” moves, here we are. Another Cowboys season down the drain, and Jerry’s out here calling it “a shocker” that they’re not in the Super Bowl.

Jones, speaking during Super Bowl week, admitted he took “some pretty serious risks on talent” and went as far as saying, “I wouldn’t have signed Dak Prescott… if now wasn’t when we wanted to win.” So, wait—he’s shocked? The same guy who cheaped out on Derrick Henry, let the O-line deteriorate, and watched Dan Quinn walk without a real plan for the defense? This was always the trajectory. And promoting Brian Schottenheimer—easily the least inspiring coaching hire of the year—only cemented that.

This team wasn’t built for a Super Bowl run. The writing was on the wall. The offense lacked balance, the defense regressed, and Jerry once again played the “we’ll get aggressive” card in free agency—only to sit on his hands when the time came. Now, he’s saying 2025 free agency will be “in line” with past years. Translation: More of the same. Meanwhile, Micah Parsons‘ extension looms, and rather than locking him up early, they’ll likely wait until the market forces their hand. So, what’s next? Another offseason of familiar patterns.

They’ll talk big, hesitate on key moves, and watch other teams make the aggressive plays they should be making. And then, next year, Jerry will sit on another red carpet, shaking his head, saying he didn’t plan for this outcome. But at some point, doesn’t the guy calling the shots have to take the blame?

If nothing changes, nothing changes. And if the Cowboys stick to their same tired offseason approach, then let’s be real—Super Bowl LX will look a lot like this one. Dallas fans are watching from home, wondering how it all fell apart again.