Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones defended his decision not to pay top dollar for an NFL head coach, stating there is no correlation between high coaching salaries and team success.
Speaking on November 3, 2026, Jones argued that investing heavily in a head coach does not guarantee better results on the field. "There's no correlation," he said, emphasizing that the team's approach focuses on overall roster building rather than a single high-profile hire.
The comments come as the Cowboys evaluate their coaching structure following a disappointing season. Jones did not specify any particular coaching candidates but reiterated that the organization values financial flexibility and a collaborative coaching staff over a single expensive figurehead.
