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Cowboys criticized over deal with gun-themed coffee company

The Dallas Cowboys sparked criticism on social media Tuesday after announcing a marketing agreement with a gun-themed coffee company with blends that include “AK-47 Espresso,” “Silencer Smooth” and “Murdered Out.” It also comes a little more than a month since the Cowboys announced their role in a $400,000 donation to support victims and survivors of the school shooting in Uvalde in South Texas, where 19 students and two teachers died. The tweet announcing the agreement between “America's Team” and “America's Coffee” drew about 200 comments in the first few hours, most of them critical and suggesting the timing of the announcement was poor.

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NFL Owner Jerry Jones’ Latest Scandal Is a Doozy

Even by NFL standards, Jerry Jones’ latest scandal seems purpose-made for the tabloids. Last week, the president and general manager of the Dallas Cowboys was sued by a 25-year-old woman who claims Jones is her biological father — and that he paid her mother $375,000 to keep quiet about it. Jones’ rap of abrasive and lascivious moments is long. He disregarded the league’s revenue-sharing agreement while striking his own sponsorship deals; has shown up in racy photographs with strippers; and kept

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NFL Owner Jerry Jones’ Latest Scandal Is a Doozy

Even by NFL standards, Jerry Jones’ latest scandal seems purpose-made for the tabloids. Last week, the president and general manager of the Dallas Cowboys was sued by a 25-year-old woman who claims Jones is her biological father — and that he paid her mother $375,000 to keep quiet about it. Jones’ rap of abrasive and lascivious moments is long. He disregarded the league’s revenue-sharing agreement while striking his own sponsorship deals; has shown up in racy photographs with strippers; and kept an executive on the payroll for six years after he was caught allegedly filming cheerleaders changing in their locker room — and after he took “upskirt photos” of Jones’ own daughter in 2015. But Jones is also immensely successful, having turned the Cowboys into the world’s most valuable sports franchise (at an estimated $6.5 billion). The question is, does Jones get too much of a pass from fans, players, and the news media?

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Dallas Cowboys hire Mike McCarthy as new head coach

Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy looks on from the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Detroit, Michigan, October 7, 2018. Former Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy is joining the Dallas Cowboys as the franchise's next head coach, the team announced Tuesday. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones fired former head coach Jason Garrett after 10 seasons, a move the team announced late Sunday. "We are extremely grateful to Jason Garrett for his more than 20 years of service to the Dallas Cowboys as a player, assistant coach, and head coach," Jones said in a statement. McCarthy, 56, brings a wealth of experience to the Cowboys, winning 61.8% of his regular-season games in 13 seasons, from 2006 to 2018, with the Green Bay Packers.

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Dallas Cowboys are cutting ties with head coach Jason Garrett after 10 seasons

Head coach Jason Garrett of the Dallas Cowboys looks down after a ruling against them during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on December 22, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Dallas Cowboys will not retain head coach Jason Garrett after 10 seasons, according to Jerry Jones, the owner and general manager of the Cowboys. "We are extremely grateful to Jason Garrett for his more than 20 years of service to the Dallas Cowboys as a player, assistant coach and & head coach," Jones said in a statement released late Sunday. The Giants also made a coaching move after the season, firing head coach Pat Shurmur after two seasons. Garrett would finish his tenure as the Cowboys coach with an overall record of 85-67 in 152 games, going 2-3 in five postseason contests.

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Dallas Cowboys is cutting ties with head coach Jason Garrett after 10 seasons

Head coach Jason Garrett of the Dallas Cowboys looks down after a ruling against them during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on December 22, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Dallas Cowboys will not retain head coach Jason Garrett after 10 seasons, according to Jerry Jones, the owner and general manager of the Cowboys. "We are extremely grateful to Jason Garrett for his more than 20 years of service to the Dallas Cowboys as a player, assistant coach and & head coach," Jones said in a statement released late Sunday. The Giants also made a coaching move after the season, firing head coach Pat Shurmur after two seasons. Garrett would finish his tenure as the Cowboys coach with an overall record of 85-67 in 152 games, going 2-3 in five postseason contests.

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Colin Kaepernick's botched NFL workout could strengthen case for second collusion lawsuit, sports lawyer says

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones called the situation between Kaepernick and the NFL "unfortunate," according to an interview with Dallas-based radio station 105.3 The Fan. It's been almost a week since the National Football League's botched its scheduled workout with free-agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick, with no resolution in sight. One NFL team owner wondered how Kaepernick can help a team in the short and long-term, believing he doesn't fit into his team's future quarterback plans. Kaepernick's lawyers thought the waiver went too far and offered their own version, which the NFL said was "insufficient." Although Kaepernick said he's "been ready for three years," the team owner said the dispute over the workout shows he doesn't genuinely want to return to the field.

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In 1996, a fired Bill Belichick approached Cowboys owner Jerry Jones in a checkout line to ask about a job

On Feb. 14, 1996, a then-43-year-old Belichick was let go as the head coach of the Cleveland Browns after five seasons. That's when Belichick pitched himself to Jerry Jones, according to the Dallas Cowboys owner. At the time, Barry Switzer was the head coach for the Cowboys. Belichick was hired by the Patriots to be the assistant head coach under head coach Bill Parcells on Feb. 16, 1996. The following year in 1997, Belichick signed with The New York Jets as assistant head coach for three seasons before becoming the head coach of Patriots in 2000.

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Cowboys owner Jerry Jones rips 'little darling' referee who threw flag on Jason Garrett

ARLINGTON, Texas - The Cowboys, by their own admission, did not play well in Sundays home loss to Green Bay. The Cowboys frustration with the officiating boiled over late in the third quarter when head coach Jason Garrett was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct. It was just one moment in a frustrating loss for the Cowboys, who dropped to 3-2 on the season. Afterwards, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was asked about the call. Jones told reporters, via ESPN, "Oh, I hope the little darling didn't hear something he hadn't heard before.

Dallas Cowboys pen letter to family of BCSO deputy who died

Jerry Garza was honored Wednesday by the team he loved and had a passion for: the Dallas Cowboys. On Sept. 27, the Bexar County Sheriff's Office shared the news that Garza had died, due to health complications. While serving more than 27 years with the Sheriff's Office, Garza was never shy in spreading his enthusiasm as a Cowboys fan, according to a spokesperson. The spokesperson said a member of the Sheriff's Office contacted the sports organization and shared Garza's story with the team. "Thank you Dallas Cowboys for honoring recently retired Sgt.

Cowboys rolling like 2007 team did on way to NFC's top seed

Dallas went 13-3 and had a first-round bye 12 years ago before losing at home to the New York Giants in a divisional playoff. In the second half against Miami, the defense finally looked a little more like the 2018 unit that played a big part in Dallas making the playoffs. "This team can be really good, and we have to focus on that and how we get there. WHAT'S WORKINGThe Cowboys thought they found a hidden gem in the fourth round in Memphis running back Tony Pollard. STOCK UPThe pass rushing tandem of DeMarcus Lawrence and Robert Quinn looked promising at first glance.

Dak leads Cowboys into Week 2 matchup vs. Keenum's Redskins

- The same day one quarterback passed for 405 yards and four touchdowns, another threw for 380 yards and three touchdowns. Prescott leads the favored Cowboys into the Redskins' home opener fresh off a perfect 158.3 QB rating in a Week 1 rout of the New York Giants that took pressure off running back Ezekiel Elliott. "I'm so on to the Redskins at this point that I'm off of that game," Prescott said. "At the end of the day, he's been playing well. REED TIMEThe Redskins are expected to have Jordan Reed back after their top tight end missed the opener with a concussion.

Week 1 ICYMI: Browns bad as ever; Kyler makes a comeback, Dak dominant

These Cleveland Browns looked a lot like THOSE Cleveland Browns - the ones the fast-growing bandwagon of Browns fans thought, or at least hoped, had been left far back in the rearview mirror. The Browns lost 43-13 to Tennessee to drop to 1-19-1 in openers since 1999. And that is about all Browns fans had to be thankful for after Week 1. ___CONTRACT TALKS: Cowboys owner Jerry Jones might want to hurry and get Dak Prescott's name on that dotted line. He finished 22 for 25 to record the highest completion percentage (88) by a quarterback in his NFL debut.

Despite talk, Cowboys haven't replaced safeties Woods, Heath

But that isn't any more reason for him to wonder whether the Cowboys want to find a replacement. "If you showcase what you have and you become that guy, then it won't come with it," Woods said. Still, Stephen Jones said he's comfortable with Heath and Woods as Week 1 starters. Secondary coach Kris Richard said he never felt the need to address all the talk of replacements with his two starting safeties. For Heath, talk of being replaced has been an every offseason thing.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones recaps Blue/White Scrimmage

OXNARD, Calif. - Cowboys owner Jerry Jones returned to Oxnard on Sunday to continue watching over training camp. Jones attended the Hall of Fame induction ceremonies in Canton, Ohio, on Saturday night in support of former Cowboys Director of Player Personnel Gil Brandt. Jones met with the media following Sundays Blue-White Scrimmage in camp and had a number of observations, including how impressed he was with fifth-round draft pick Joe Jackson. If he continues to get better and better, then I think youre going to see a guy that plays early for the Cowboys, Jones said. Lastly, the Cowboys owner commented on the tragedy that has gripped El Paso, We are so appreciative of the support we have in El Paso.

Greg Simmons' Cowboys Training Camp Blog: Day 8

Cobb is in his first season wearing the Star, after spending his first eight years in the NFL in Green Bay. The Cowboys took a chance on him in the 2016 draft and it has paid off. We have reached that point in camp where you dont know what day it is. We call it ground hog day, like the movie, but there are points, like Jerry Jones interview after the evening workout, that breaks it up. Now keep in mind, back in the day BJs was the only restaurant in town aside from Outback that had a decent menu.

Ezekiel Elliott's holdout reaches one week; Jerry Jones not worried on getting contract settled

Ezekiel Elliotts contract holdout has now reached one week, and while Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones refused to give any indication if the team and their star running back are any closer to an agreement, he spoke out on several other issues. While Stephen Jones declined to comment Thursday, his father was more than happy to address several issues revolving the biggest holdout in the NFL. Whenever have I ever not done one Jones responded when asked if he was worried at all about this not getting done when it comes to Elliotts contract. Jerry Jones was equally as positive about Zeke leaving the country to train in Cabo, Mexico. I dont see a point, Jerry Jones said.

HOF Preview: Gil Brandt finally joins Tom Landry, Tex Schramm in Canton

DALLAS - Gil Brandt is finally going into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, nearly three decades after Tom Landry and Tex Schramm were enshrined a year apart for their roles in the rise of America's Team, the Dallas Cowboys. "And I think Tex rightfully so got more credit than Tom and myself. The dismissal of Brandt came a couple of months after Jones dumped Landry as soon as he bought the team. Brandt didn't believe it, and probably wouldn't have done it anyway because Dallas had become home for the Wisconsin native. "To me," Hill said, "Gil should have been the first one in terms of certainly from a personnel standpoint."

Reports: Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott has left the country

OXNARD, Calif. - Ezekiel Elliott has left the United States, according to reports. Now entering the fourth day of his holdout from the Cowboys training camp in Oxnard, California, a number of reports say that Dallas' star running back is either traveling to, or has arrived in, Cabo, Mexico. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has remained adamant that the Cowboys want Elliott in camp this year. Slater also reported today that the Cowboys have not heard from Elliott's agents in response to a recent offer. I can confirm todays reports that Zeke is headed to Cabo to train while the #Cowboys and his team continue to work on his contract.