The NFL Scouting Combine is basically the Hunger Games for football prospects—only instead of fighting to the death, they’re out here flexing their skills and trying to bag an NFL contract. While everyone obsesses over the 40-yard dash and who can bench press a small car, the real action happens in those formal interviews. That’s where teams figure out if a player is built different or just another dude with gym muscles. And for Georgia center Jared Wilson, one team rolled out the red carpet—Dallas Cowboys.

Jared Wilson, a 310-pound certified beast and national champ, pulled up to his Cowboys meeting and immediately felt the vibes. “Dallas, man. I love Dallas,” he said. Still hyped about it. “I walked in there, it was about 20 people. I walked in, and they all screamed my name. It was really welcoming. It made me feel real comfortable.” The Cowboys didn’t just gas him up for no reason—they threw defensive fronts at him, tested his football IQ, and ran through film. “They tested me with some fronts. I did really well. We watched the film. Overall, it was really great,” he added. Basically, the dude walked in, aced the test, and probably left Jerry Jones confirming his stance thinking like, ‘We might need this guy.’

But Wilson isn’t just talk—his stats are straight-up elite. In the 2024 season, he was a brick wall in pass protection, allowing just five pressures over 511 pass-blocking snaps. That’s some ‘nah, you’re not getting past me‘ energy, and NFL teams love that in a center. His ability to hold his ground under pressure makes him a top-tier prospect for any team needing a guy who can snap the ball and still keep the QB from eating turf.

The Cowboys, though, don’t just hand out roster spots like free samples at Costco. Their scouting process is deep, and these interviews? No joke. Led by head coach Brian Schottenheimer and offensive coordinator Klayton Adams, they grill prospects on schemes, play recognition, and even personal background. These 18-minute meetings help them decide who’s got that dawg in them. For Wilson, this was a golden opportunity to show off his football brain and personality—not just his tape. The Cowboys want talent, sure, but they also want guys who fit their culture and system. And with how Wilson handled himself? Yeah, don’t be surprised if Dallas makes a move for him come draft day.

Jerry Jones ghosted the combine. Was it a big-brain move or a panic move?

For 35 years, Jerry Jones has made the NFL Combine his show. The man pulls up in his iconic Cowboys bus like a VIP, handpicks his reporters, and drops headline-worthy one-liners while hyping up another Super Bowl that never happens. But this year? No bus. No sit-down. Nothing like a classic Jerry moment. Instead, he hit us with the classic ‘other commitments and meetings’ excuse. It got me thinking: Is this a genius-level strategy shift, or is Big D low-key panicking?

And let’s talk patterns—this isn’t just a one-time thing. Jerry also skipped December’s league meeting and January’s Senior Bowl, something he’s never done in his Cowboys reign. His son, Stephen Jones, has been taking over media duties while the team grinds on free-agent talks with guys like Osa Odighizuwa and DeMarcus Lawrence. Is Jerry finally passing the torch? Or is he just dodging the heat after Dallas fumbled their way to a 7-10 disaster class? Fans are side-eyeing hard right now.

And the timing? Sketch. The Cowboys just had their most penalty-ridden season in 25 years, and that Super Bowl drought? Yeah, it’s old enough to have a mid-life crisis. The franchise is worth $9 billion, but the fans are out here starving for real Ws. It’s not like they can use money to win. So, is Jerry playing 4D chess while everyone else is stuck in checkers? Or is he finally realizing that talking a big game only works when you actually win? Whatever’s next for the Cowboys, it’s about to be wild.