As the Dallas Cowboys head into their bye week with a disappointing 3-5-1 record, the search for answers is in full swing across the fanbase. A recent poll conducted by Blogging The Boys reveals that when it comes to assigning blame for the team’s slow start, fans are pointing their fingers directly at the top: owner and general manager Jerry Jones.
The Architect of the Dallas Cowboys Roster Takes the Heat
The poll asked fans who they felt was most responsible for the team’s underperformance, giving them the choice between Jerry Jones, defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus, and new head coach Brian Schottenheimer. The results were decisive, with Jones receiving a commanding 65% of the vote.
This sentiment is not surprising, given the context of the season. The Cowboys’ primary weakness has been a defense that ranks among the worst in the NFL. Fans are connecting these struggles directly to Jones’s offseason decisions, most notably the controversial trade of All-Pro linebacker Micah Parsons. While the team recently made trades for defensive linemen Quinnen Williams and Logan Wilson, the move is seen by many as too little, too late to fix a unit that Jones himself dismantled. The poll reflects a long-held fan frustration with Jones’s dual role as owner and GM, where roster construction has often been a point of contention.
A Vote of Confidence for the Coaching Staff
While Jones bore the brunt of the criticism, the poll also revealed something significant about the team’s coaching staff. Defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus received a notable 32% of the blame, as his unit has been plagued by confusion and mistakes. However, the most telling result was the minimal blame placed on first-year head coach Brian Schottenheimer, who received only 3% of the vote.
This suggests that the fanbase is largely satisfied with Schottenheimer’s leadership and is not holding him responsible for the team’s current predicament. Despite the lackluster record, fans seem to recognize that the head coach is working with a flawed roster, particularly on the defensive side of the ball. This implicit support for Schottenheimer indicates that fans see the issues as being rooted in personnel and roster management rather than in-game coaching.
As the Cowboys look to salvage their season, the message from the fanbase is clear. While the defense needs to improve under Eberflus, the ultimate responsibility for the team’s struggles lies with the man who built the roster. With only 23% of fans believing the franchise is headed in the right direction, Jerry Jones has a lot of work to do to win back their confidence.
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