The Dallas Cowboys could have 99 issues, and the way in which proprietor Jerry Jones handles contract negotiations could possibly be thought-about an enormous one.
Jones spoke with the media Saturday concerning Micah Parsons’ contract state of affairs. The EDGE, who’s getting into the ultimate yr of his rookie deal, has requested a commerce.
The 82-year-old proprietor clarified the Cowboys have no plans to trade Parsons. Whereas discussing negotiations, Jones took an unprovoked jab at former Cowboys broad receiver Dez Bryant and his agent, rapper Jay-Z.
“When now we have an issue throughout the crew and a participant, I do not ever discover the agent. He is nowhere to be discovered,” Jones mentioned. “…Jay-Z and I negotiated [Bryant’s contract in 2015], spent hours. He mentioned, ‘Anyone in my group is on time.’ He mentioned, ‘My workplace was once on the road nook, and I’ve all the time been early. So, they are going to be on time.’ And I mentioned, ‘The place do I signal? However I will name you.’ Lastly, he give up taking my name.”
The 25-time Grammy winner’s sports activities company, Roc Nation, took problem with Jones’ remark. In an announcement launched on X Sunday, it denied his declare, calling it “comical.”