Jerry Jones could learn something from Mark Cuban

Jerry Jones, owner of the Dallas Cowboys, and Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks, have a lot in common. They both have egos as big as the city of Dallas.

But Mark has several qualities we’ll never see from Jerry. He has a humbleness that allowed him to put his team first. He did not speak publicly from when the Mavs won the Western Conference Championship to when they won the World Championship. And he said next to nothing …

Brian Stewart out as Cowboys Defensive Coordinator

In a move that surprised few, the Dallas Cowboys fired Brian Stewart today. If Jerry Jones continues to follow the my-team-is-in-a-death-spiral playbook and lets Jason Garrett walk out the door, Wade Phillips is likely safe for at least one more season. Stewart was far from one of the core problems at Dallas. His unit was eighth in total defense, and led the league in sacks. He was, however, quite publicly stripped of his play calling duties after the 34-14 loss to the Rams this season.

T.O. May Be Done in Dallas

The rumors and grumblings are growing within the Dallas Cowboys locker room that wide receiver Terrell Owens needs to be let go. I know I wouldn't shed a tear if he were given his papers. If this year proved anything, it's how critical chemistry is to a professional team. Looking strictly at the talent level in Dallas, they should have made a run deep into the playoffs. Instead, the team never really came together as a unit, and they didn't make the playoffs, finishing the season with a humiliating loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

Pacman Jones done in Dallas

The Dallas Cowboys began the process of cleaning house today, as Adam "Pacman" Jones was released. The only people that will miss his being in the Cowboys defensive backfield will be fans of the Philadelphia Eagles. The Cowboys release Jones after learning of yet another incident, this one a shooting outside a suburban Atlanta strip club in June 2007. Apparently, Jones did not disclose this incident to management.

The Cowboys’ Problems Go Beyond Jessica Simpson

With a 35-14 loss to division rival New York Giants, the Dallas Cowboys fall to 5-4, take the last spot in their division, and are virtually eliminated from the playoffs.

And none of this can be blamed on Tony Romo’s girlfriend Jessica Simpson.

Let’s be honest here. The Cowboys weren’t playing all the well before Tony Romo hurt his finger.

So, other than a negative influence from Jessica, what are the proximate causes of the Cowboys’ decline?

Certainly, injuries have …