Sun Feb 09 19:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Cowboys’ Super Bowl Absence a “Shocker,” Says Jerry Jones Despite Team’s Struggles
**Arlington, TX** – Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones expressed surprise at the team’s absence from Super Bowl LIX, despite a season marred by setbacks and questionable management decisions. Speaking on the NFL Honors red carpet, Jones called the Cowboys’ 7-10 record and failure to reach the playoffs a “shocker,” a sentiment met with skepticism given the team’s performance and off-season moves.
The Cowboys’ disappointing season followed a lackluster free agency period after Jones’s offseason declaration of a “full-in” approach to 2024. The team suffered from injuries to quarterback Dak Prescott, the departure of head coach Mike McCarthy, and ultimately promoted Brian Schotteheimer to head coach – a move widely considered uninspiring.
Analysts point to several red flags that foreshadowed the Cowboys’ struggles, including an aging offensive line, a lack of investment in the running game, and the departure of defensive coordinator Dan Quinn without adequate replacement. Further raising concerns, Jones indicated the team will largely maintain its previous offseason strategy, prioritizing a new contract for Micah Parsons over significant free agency activity.
This approach mirrors the Cowboys’ previous offseason strategies, which have yielded consistent underperformance. Unless a significant shift in approach occurs, many predict a repeat of this season’s disappointment in 2025. The Cowboys haven’t reached the Super Bowl since 1996.
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