Despite Jerry Jones’ shenanigans, the Cowboys emerge with a meaningful purpose

There was once a time when Jerry Jones was a big gambler. His risk-taking ways that made him millions in the oil business transfered over to his football decisions after buying the Dallas Cowboys in 1989. Moves to hire Jimmy Johnson, trade away Herschel Walker, and sign one of the biggest free agents ever in Deion Sanders helped Jones’ Cowboys win three Super Bowls in the ‘90s. All of this is well documented in the recently released Netflix series, “America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys.“

But over the years, some of that gamble left Jerry. After botched deals like the Joey Galloway and Roy Williams trade, he’s backed off quite a bit. No longer is he willing to sell the farm for immediate gratification, but instead, he’s taking a more patient approach and thinking long-term. Never wa