Jerry Jones Breaks Silence on Controversial Comment — “Cowboys Are Just a Money Machine” Rumor Sparks Fury as He Chases the $100 Billion Oil Boom
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Dallas, Texas — After two days of intense backlash, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has finally spoken out to clarify his explosive remarks published in The Wall Street Journal on October 29. His original quote — “There’s $100 billion present value with gas out there. That’s why I’m talking to you on the telephone rather than trying to fix our defense with the Dallas Cowboys.” — ignited outrage among fans who believed he was prioritizing his billion-dollar gas investments over fixing the Cowboys’ struggling defense.
But Jones didn’t dodge the criticism. In a press conference on October 31, he addressed the controversy head-on:
“Anybody that says I don’t focus on the Cowboys is just living in the moment of frustration, and I get that. And I’m frustrated too.”
Jones explained that the comment was taken out of context and meant as a lighthearted joke about how busy he’s been with multiple projects. He emphasized that the Cowboys remain his top priority, adding:
“You know where I ought to be. I’m looking for ways to give advantages to the Cowboys.”
The $100 Billion Oil Boom and Accusations of Distraction
Fans’ frustration stems from Jones’ deep involvement in Comstock Resources, a major gas venture valued at over $1 billion. With the Cowboys’ defense ranking among the worst in the NFL, many interpreted his remark as a sign he’d “abandoned football for fossil fuels.”
Jones, however, pushed back on that narrative. He said the project doesn’t distract him but actually provides long-term financial stability for the franchise. He also reminded reporters that the Cowboys have over $20 million in cap space, meaning they’re still positioned to make a major trade before the November 5 deadline to bolster the defense.
“I’m Busy — But I Haven’t Forgotten the Cowboys!”
When asked whether he’s lost focus because of Comstock, Jones laughed:
“I’m busy, but not so busy that I’ve forgotten the Cowboys!”
He went on to say the team’s defensive woes aren’t about lack of investment, but rather key injuries — including Trevon Diggs and DaRon Bland — and schematic adjustments that still need time to settle.
Fans Still Furious
Despite his explanation, Cowboys Nation remains unconvinced. Many fans slammed the timing of his remark as tone-deaf, especially with the team’s defense collapsing and frustration at an all-time high.
Still, if Jerry Jones delivers on his promise and pulls off a big defensive trade before November 5, this could be his chance to silence the critics — and prove that he’s still a football man first, not just an oil tycoon chasing the next $100 billion boom.
