Speaking on his weekly radio appearance with 105.3 The Fan, Jones dismissed the notion that signing Henry would have fixed the Cowboys' current problems. "We’re not playing good football right now, period," Jones said. "It’s beyond whether or not we have Derrick Henry. He’s having a career year, but that doesn’t mean he would in our situation."Henry currently leads the NFL with 134 carries, 873 rushing yards, and eight touchdowns through seven games. In comparison, the Cowboys have struggled to establish their ground game, totaling only 463 yards and two touchdowns on 133 team carries this season. Rico Dowdle, the Cowboys' top running back, has logged 59 carries to date.Jones emphasized that the Ravens’ offensive scheme is built to feature a power runner like Henry, which contrasts with the Cowboys' system. "He’s a great fit for the type of offense they run," Jones said. "We don’t run that kind of offense at all."
Jerry Jones interviewA key factor behind the Cowboys’ decision to avoid pursuing Henry was salary cap management. Jones explained that allocating significant money toward Henry would have impacted future deals for key players such as Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb. "It came down to managing the cap," Jones noted. "We were anticipating signing players like Prescott and Lamb soon after."With Henry off the table, the Cowboys' front office must now focus on finding a running back that aligns with their style of play. Jones raised an important point regarding investments in running backs: "If you’re going to spend big on a running back, you better plan to run the ball often."The Cowboys' lack of consistency on the ground is a recurring issue, as evidenced by head coach Mike McCarthy’s frustration heading into the bye week. McCarthy has hinted at increasing Dowdle’s touches, especially after a strong performance against Pittsburgh. However, Jones admitted that the struggles go deeper than just usage. "The problem isn’t just design—it’s execution," he said.Much of the inconsistency can be traced to a young offensive line featuring rookies Tyler Guyton and Cooper Beebe. While Jones remains optimistic about their future, he acknowledged that developing young talent comes with growing pains. "I like our young talent," he said. "But youth brings more mistakes compared to veterans, and that’s part of the process." The Cowboys will aim to reset their running game when they face the San Francisco 49ers, who have allowed 112.9 rushing yards per game this season.Jerry Jones Explains Cowboys' Struggles Without Derrick Henry
Amid ongoing criticism, Jerry Jones stands by the Cowboys' decision to forgo signing Derrick Henry, citing offensive scheme mismatches and future salary cap considerations as key reasons.
Jerry Jones interviewA key factor behind the Cowboys’ decision to avoid pursuing Henry was salary cap management. Jones explained that allocating significant money toward Henry would have impacted future deals for key players such as Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb. "It came down to managing the cap," Jones noted. "We were anticipating signing players like Prescott and Lamb soon after."With Henry off the table, the Cowboys' front office must now focus on finding a running back that aligns with their style of play. Jones raised an important point regarding investments in running backs: "If you’re going to spend big on a running back, you better plan to run the ball often."The Cowboys' lack of consistency on the ground is a recurring issue, as evidenced by head coach Mike McCarthy’s frustration heading into the bye week. McCarthy has hinted at increasing Dowdle’s touches, especially after a strong performance against Pittsburgh. However, Jones admitted that the struggles go deeper than just usage. "The problem isn’t just design—it’s execution," he said.Much of the inconsistency can be traced to a young offensive line featuring rookies Tyler Guyton and Cooper Beebe. While Jones remains optimistic about their future, he acknowledged that developing young talent comes with growing pains. "I like our young talent," he said. "But youth brings more mistakes compared to veterans, and that’s part of the process." The Cowboys will aim to reset their running game when they face the San Francisco 49ers, who have allowed 112.9 rushing yards per game this season.Jerry Jones Explains Cowboys' Struggles Without Derrick HenryAmid ongoing criticism, Jerry Jones stands by the Cowboys' decision to forgo signing Derrick Henry, citing offensive scheme mismatches and future salary cap considerations as key reasons.
