The Dallas Cowboys lost to the Arizona Cardinals 31-26 in their second preseason game. Jerry Jones was not happy with his team’s performance and vented at halftime, saying that he wished they had a timeout left during the first half because things could have been different.
Jerry Jones Wishes Cowboys Had Timeout Left in Cardinals Loss. In the final game of the season, the Dallas Cowboys had a chance to win against their rivals, the Arizona Cardinals. But they were unable to score a touchdown and lost by one point.
Jerry Jones, owner of the Dallas Cowboys, via Getty
Following the team’s Week 17 defeat to the Arizona Cardinals, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones covered a lot of material verbally.
The most pressing issue directed at Jones was the game’s contentious conclusion, which saw Dallas head coach Mike McCarthy fail to challenge an apparent fumble by Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds. The turnover happened at 2:42 of the fourth quarter, with the Cowboys down 25-22 and eager for the ball back.
McCarthy, though, was unable to utilize his red challenge flag since he had already used all three timeouts. Arizona kept control of the ball, ran out the time, and won at AT&T Stadium.
“Well, they didn’t declare it a fumble,” Jones said after the game to reporters on 105.3 The Fan. “That’s why, if you can, you preserve a timeout.” But, of course, we were attempting to leave enough time on the clock to finish it. But that’s the danger you’re willing to accept. I wish it had been left for us to utilize; it might have made a great impact.”
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Arizona vs. Jerry Rues Penalty Issue
Throughout the closely fought game, the Cowboys continued to shoot themselves in the foot, racking up 10 penalties for 88 yards. The Cardinals, on the other hand, were penalized seven times for 45 yards by referee Scott Novak’s crew, who dominated time of possession 34:42-25:18.
More than a few Cowboys players complained after the game that they were “playing against” the zebras — defensive end Randy Gregory termed it a “every-week event” — and Jones did not disagree, given the officials’ history.
He told 105.3 The Fan, “I expected those penalties.” “Just to show you what I read just before kickoff:’major issue: this group calls a lot of ticky-tack, they call a lot of penalties, and that’s going to be a problem for us today.’ Of course, some of those plays would have made us seem to be in better physical shape. Some of them would’ve looked a lot better if we’d been able to keep some of the ones we were called back for. That had a tremendous influence on how this thing appeared, but it was a physically demanding game.
“They used a lot of physicality in their defense.” Throughout the game, we witnessed it. And I was happy of how we came back at the end, and we had everything we wanted to play for on the line. But, in terms of this team’s preparation for the playoffs, we didn’t take a significant step back. And it’s not simply that I’m seeking for something enjoyable. This is the kind of expectation for which you should be prepared.”
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Gallup Injury Update
Jones confirmed the Cowboys’ greatest worries about wide receiver Michael Gallup, who tore his ACL on a sensational first-half touchdown catch, his first of 2021, and will miss the rest of the season.
“He’ll be gone for a year.” (Does it have an ACL?) Yes. In the absence of an MRI, this is the case. Jones told reporters via 105.3 The Fan, “But that’s just the first diagnostic.”
Gallup, who became an unrestricted free agency in March, has 32 receptions for 409 yards and a touchdown in nine outings in his fourth NFL season. Cedrick Wilson, who totaled 35 yards and one touchdown while accounting for a team-high six catches against Arizona, took his position in the starting lineup.
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