3x Super Bowl champ blames Cowboys’ 28-year Super Bowl drought on Jerry Jones: “When it becomes nut-cutting time, the organization falls apart”

Despite finding immediate success after purchasing the Dallas Cowboys in 1989, Jerry Jones has not been able to replicate that same level of achievement in his 28 years as the owner. Despite winning three Super Bowl rings in his first decade, the Cowboys have not made it back to a conference championship game in 28 years.

Mark Schlereth, a former three-time Super Bowl champion and current NFL analyst, addressed the Cowboys’ notorious drought on a recent episode of his podcast, The Stinkin’ Truth. He identified the main obstacle he believes has hindered their quest for another championship.

“My issue with the Cowboys is that I think it’s a lot more about organizational structure than I do about the quarterback that you’ve got playing,”Schlereth said. “I think that you ultimately never empower people. Therefore, when it becomes nut-cutting time, the organization falls apart.”

“This is why I think the Cowboys, under Jerry Jones, they’re just not going to win, bcause you create an organization of finger-pointers. You create an organization of guys that don’t take responsibility.”

Mark Schlereth is discussing Jerry Jones’ unique role as the only NFL owner to simultaneously hold multiple positions, including general manager and president. This is uncommon in the league, as most organizations divide these responsibilities among different individuals in order to work together towards their objectives.

According to Schlereth, Jones’ unconventional manner of managing the Cowboys is the reason why he believes that Dallas will not break their Super Bowl dry spell in the near future. He clarified that he does not fault Dak Prescott or the team as a whole, but rather the ownership approach and a flawed organizational philosophy.

Jerry Jones’ Playoff Record Since Last Cowboys Super Bowl Victory

During the 1990s, after Jerry Jones acquired the team, the Dallas Cowboys established themselves as one of the most dominant dynasties in NFL history. They achieved three Super Bowl victories during this period, with their most recent triumph occurring after the conclusion of the 1995 NFL season.

Despite winning their last ring, the Super Bowl drought for this team began here, with a dismal playoff record spanning three decades. They have only managed a 5-13 record in the postseason since then, and an even worse 0-7 record in the Divisional Round.