Ex-Cowboys Veteran QB Reminds Jerry Jones of His Biggest Offseason Mistake After Spending Hundreds of Millions to Improve the Cowboys’ Roster
The Dallas Cowboys have done little this NFL season besides leaving fans with more questions than answers. Game after game, they’ve managed only one consistency: disbelief. The offense struggles to click, the defense is a shadow of its former self, and a championship seems like a distant dream.
The blame has been directed squarely at Jerry Jones, whose offseason decisions are being scrutinized heavily. Former Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman has been vocal about the team’s shortcomings, calling out what he believes to be Jones’s biggest mistake—one that might have cost the Cowboys a legitimate shot at a title this season.
As the Cowboys’ offense falters, Aikman has made it his mission to highlight the root of the problem. During Monday Night Football, while previewing the Ravens vs. Chargers game, he brought up a key name: Derrick Henry. Aikman’s comments gained traction on social media, especially after Clarence Hill Jr. tweeted, “Troy Aikman brings up again that Derrick Henry lives in Dallas and wanted to sign with the Cowboys.” This wasn’t the first time Aikman has criticized Jones for bypassing the opportunity to sign the star running back.
During the Ravens’ Week 7 matchup against the Buccaneers, Aikman had subtly taken aim at the Cowboys. While praising Henry’s performance, he remarked, “There’s gotta be a lot of teams out there that had opportunities to bring in Derrick Henry that are kind of kicking themselves for not doing it.
But he has been an absolute perfect fit for this Ravens attack.” Joe Buck, Aikman’s broadcast partner, also weighed in, noting, “The offseason home for Derrick Henry is in Dallas, Texas.”
Rumors swirled during the offseason that Henry was interested in playing for his hometown team, but Jerry Jones dismissed the possibility, citing concerns over the salary cap and fit within the Cowboys’ system. Meanwhile, Henry has been thriving with the Baltimore Ravens, proving those doubts unfounded.
King Henry’s Dominance: The Key to the Ravens’ Success
Derrick Henry’s move to the Ravens surprised many, but he has silenced critics with his stellar performance this season. Currently leading the NFL in rushing with 837 yards, Henry has shown no signs of slowing down. In 12 games, he’s delivered multiple 100-yard performances, averaging an impressive 6.0 yards per carry. His Week 4 outing against the Buffalo Bills was a highlight, as he racked up a season-high 199 yards.
Henry’s impact has gone beyond the numbers. His contributions have been pivotal in the Ravens’ success, including a 169-yard effort in their 41-31 victory over the Buccaneers, which marked their fifth consecutive win. Henry has cemented his place among the league’s elite running backs, demonstrating why Aikman believes he could have transformed the Cowboys’ season.
Cowboys Left to Wonder What Might Have Been
While the Ravens soar, the Cowboys continue to struggle for consistency. With a 4-3 record midway through the season, doubt lingers over the team’s direction. Signing Derrick Henry might have changed their fortunes, but that decision is now firmly in the rearview mirror. For now, Dallas can only wonder what could have been.
