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Dallas Cowboys COO Stephen Jones joins the Nation to react to the Cowboys victory over the NY Giants
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And Stephen Jones joining you now here on your home of the Cowboys. - He's in the building! - Good afternoon sir, how are you? - Good, how you doing? - Well good, I saw you guys had the fewest rushing yards allowed in any game this season. That's quite a bounce back from the last two games. I guess they were determined to get that shut down, huh? - Yeah, this is just a part of the girls, that's when you change the scheme and you change language, and obviously we have some young players. So, you know, that's part of it, you know, certainly, no one's gonna step up and declare everything fixed. We've got a long journey, football to be played, obviously, some challenges that pop. Whether it's been down a couple of corners or now, we're obviously dealing with the Mike and B-law situation. So, you know, this is just a part of playing, playing in the NFL and playing a long season. And we know we've got a lot of work to do. It was a big, big win for us. We came off the strong fourth quarter against the Ravens and fought, fought, fought and backed to getting that game and didn't quite get there, but, you know, followed it up with, you know, we feel it's a good win against the Giants on the road, the visual opponent and, you know, they're good football team. - What is, what are we seeing from Mazi here? It looks like he's, he started to come on a little bit, maybe his best game, what improvements have you seen for him? - No question. I think he's one of those guys that, you know, everybody noticed and, you know, it's hard to get noticed at nose tackle, but he certainly did it. And, you know, I think he's getting a feel for what Coach Dumber and his staff won out of him. You know, as you start to see it and when Mike and his group came in and were working through what they needed, you know, an interior defensive lineman, it fits a lot more with what Mazi did at Michigan. And certainly we thought a lot of him and not to pick him in the first round. And I think you're starting to see him, you know, really get comfortable and I think that's, you know, part of what we're gonna keep working through here. As I said, no one's declared anything fixed by any stretch. We've got a lot of work to do and, you know, we've got some challenges to work through. - You brought up a tank in, in Micah, any more you can add to when they might possibly be able to get back and then to Ron Bland. Any more information on his timetable? - Yeah, I think, you know, Micah's gonna be weak to weak. Ever player's different. You know, in terms of how their body heals and how they respond, you know, Micah'll be weak to weak and we'll just, you know, and rule the map for that matter for this week. But we'll just see how things go to be lost probably a little bit longer in terms of how long he'll take. But all these things will be situations, you know, as we get our hands around over the next couple of days, you know, see exactly where, once we get our hands on them and start working with them, Brit Brown, see where they go. And then, Ron Bland's making good progress. This will be a big week to see, you know, kind of where he is in terms of, you know, how much longer it will be, you know, probably not this week, but certainly he's getting closer and, you know, it'd be great to, you know, when you got two of your top four corners not playing, then you get challenged, but a lot of teams have those challenges in terms of injuries and what they're working through. - When you're down two defensive ends, do you look at just addressing that internally, or would you maybe be more aggressive at trying to add some help with that area? - Well, we're always looking for help. I mean, that goes without saying. But certainly, we've got to have some guys internally step up, whether needling, get more action and, of course, he flashes and has shown, you know, making some plays in the game last night. And then you got a guy like Lawson who's been coming along and, you know, felt like he had some disrupted plays in there. And then, you know, we got Ty Wheat on our team who's now going to see some opportunity and we'll see what else may be at it. - Steven, it's pretty clear watching the game last night and then watching again this morning that you guys were interested in trying to help BB, you know, with Lawrence, which is the right thing to do. I'm interested about Guy, you know-- - I think most teams in the league, Brian, at the center going against him. - Yeah. - They're looking for ways to help the center. - Yeah, yeah. - To be clear about that. That guy is one of the best in the business. - No, absolutely. Yeah, and I was just curious though about the thing with Guy, you know, and over 80% of the time he was facing some one-on-one stuff. Is it now hard to help tackles with chips and spacing and stuff like that just because you get in their way and it hurts them more than maybe, you know, just leaving them one-on-one with those guys? - No, I just think each game plans a little different, what you're going up against. You know, you know, if you continue to work, you know, with a young guy who's just got so many tools to work with and has certainly been outstanding as a rookie out there, but in terms of playing left tackle, but you know, it's just each game plans a little different as to whether you, you know, keep more people in and chip more. And, you know, I think it's just week to week. And certainly, you know, we look at our offensive line and look at that as one of the strong points on this team. Obviously we were playing the team yesterday that has some really strong resources tied up in their defensive line with their burns and warrants. And then, of course, their first round picks. So, you know, that's just, you know, that's what you're going against. We'll play the commanders as well. And they got a lot of resources in their defensive line. So, you know, as I say, any win in this league, the huge win, especially on the road against a divisional opponent. - Especially when, you know, your starting right guard has to deal with attempted eye gouges to him. - That looked pretty tough last night there for Zack, huh? - Well, Zack, these guys, the amount of toughness that they have is just supreme. And it would make most ordinary men take a huge knee. He kind of jogs off, gets a few eyedrops, gets a 10 to 2, and he's back in. So, you know, that's just part of it. - He's better over here. - Now at T-Mobile, get four 5G phones on us and four lines for $25 a line per month when you switch with eligible traders. All on America's largest 5G network. - Minimum of four lines for $25 per line per month without a paid discount using debit or bank account, $5 more per line without auto pay, plus taxes and fees and $10 device connection charge. Phone to be a 24-monthly bill credits for well qualified customers. Contact us before canceling entire accounts to continue bill credits or credit stop and balance on a required finance agreement too. Bill credits and if you pay off devices early, ctmobile.com. - Post-season baseball is here and it is the absolute best time of the year. I'm Rod Bradford of Baseball's and Boring. And we're gonna have you covered every step of the way with instant reactions from players and coaches and managers and fans and reporters and everybody else who is immersed in this awesomeness and all the craziness that comes with October baseball. So follow baseball as I'm boring in the free Odyssey app or wherever you get your podcasts. (upbeat music) - I'm being in the trenches in the NFL. It's not for the thing hard. - How are the fans up there for you guys these days? You're not having to deal with any of that, are you? - No, I mean, we've been going up there for 30, 20 years and they've got a great atmosphere. They're at MetLife and I've seen a lot worse to contend with than the giant fans in terms of, they're great fans. I'm not saying that, but in terms of being a little on the rough and tumble side. - Steven, I don't know that I've seen more questions about a practice squad elevation than when it comes to Dalvin Cook, but what's your plan with him moving forward? - Michael, address that as we move forward. We obviously have the big win getting it on a Thursday and we need the full 10 days right now to just continue to take a look at where we are. We're a work in progress. We know there's nothing perfect right now, but also see that this team's gonna be a team that I think gets better every week and gonna have challenges just like we have with our injury situation right now. We'll continue to look at all aspects of our personnel here during this 10 day window and then we'll go back to work. We're getting ready to play a hell of a Pittsburgh stealer team, nothing but respect for Coach Simon, serve on the competition committee with him. He's a great football coach as that I've been around in terms of the respect I have for him and it's gonna be all hands on deck against the Steelers. - Yeah, after seeing what Lamar did, how confident are you guys just a couple of weeks later against a quarterback who might not be as fast, but can really move the ball with his legs? - Well, like I said, we've got a lot of work to do and certainly when you've got a quarterback who they really count on to be an element in the rushing game, which certainly Lamar was and certainly this guy doing a hell of a job for the Steelers. And they've always been known. I mean, this division, we're playing in the AFC right now with Cleveland and Pittsburgh and Baltimore and Cincinnati. It's tough group, so it's good for us. It'll make us better as a football team in the long haul, but we certainly gotta work that out for us. - Steven, does it speak to the chemistry and the type of bond and leadership you have in that locker when you see a guy like Micah Parsons rubbing out a cramp for his teammate there, Trayvon on the field? (laughs) - Hey, it's all, these guys are competitors. I know everybody can be critical in terms of the banner that goes on when you're going through a rough patch, but I like to make up for this football team and really feel like this is one of those teams that I think's just gonna get better and better with each week. - Steven, I was curious in your scouting meetings when the scouts were talking about Hunter Lipke, did they say that he can do everything that he's doing right now? Or is this guy just getting better and better? I know that we've all evaluated his college tape, he's a fine player nor to go to state, but has he really done more than he even envisioned? - Yeah, we would have drafted him. - Yeah, exactly. - He's an honor, and Hunter didn't make the team till about the last week or the last week before the cut. So he was headed toward a practice quad early, and all he does is keep elevating himself in terms of being a football player who is such an integral part of everything that we do, whether it's special teams, blocking your man, catching the ball, running it on short yardage, he's just been a great asset for Dak and our offensive football team. - Thank you so much, Steven, have a great weekend off and we'll catch up with you next Friday. - Thanks a lot, always good being on guys. - Salute, there you go, Steven Jones here, on your home of the Cowboys, 105, three, the fan. I was wondering in there, you know, you talk about changing defenses, how important it will be at the end of this year to keep my Ximmer. You know, this is not a question for week five, but you know, I think looking forward, ideally you would have enough success and feel like we're building, he is 68 years old. - Yeah, and you wonder though, you know. - What a head coach want a different guy? - Yeah, sometimes, say it's a first year head coach, say if you do get a Ben Johnson, I'm just using him as a first year head coach example. You know, maybe then it's one of those things where if you're Jones is on an interview, you ask him, Ben Johnson, tell me your staff, who's your staff? And you know, if his staff is, you know, like, okay, I can understand that, or maybe you suggest, well, we got a Mike Ximmer, we got an Al Harris, you know, we've got a couple of guys that, - We're feeling pretty good over here on defense, aren't we? - Yeah, would you, yeah, would you talk, you know, would you be interested in talking to? But if you're a guy like Belichick, you know, you're, I don't know if you necessarily, you know, bring in. - Oh yeah, Belichick would. - Yeah, yeah, you don't bring in, you know, Mike doesn't get that opportunity probably, but if you're a first year head coach, - Bill would probably be like, hey Mike, you want to coach the offense? The defense is on, but you can have that offense thing. - Yeah, on offense, my only beef last night, well, there's quite a few beefs, but it's very static, but I think my number one thing is trying to throw to Brandon Cooks on third and long, like he's at the sticks fighting for it, and he's just too small to hold anybody off. - Well, see, this is where in, in Cressy's corner today, I, they, you guys remember the play. Remember when they stack in behind Ferguson, this is what they need to do more with Brandon Cooks. - Yeah. - They stack in behind Ferguson, and they run Ferguson up the field, like creating a natural pick, and then they run Cooks behind him in the wake, and then break him on that, and Cordell Flatt can't keep up with him. - No. - So now you've got Cooks on full gallop, catching the ball on the move and breaking tackle, and then going, but you've created opportunity for him by running a vertical pick with Ferguson. How do you not do that more? - No, it's a great question. I mean, to me, that, see, that's when I watch other tape, when I watch a San Francisco or a Minnesota, or these other teams play, and they're creating separation for their guys to-- - Just based on alignment and scheme. - Alignment and scheme. - Yeah. - Flaktober 2024 starts tomorrow. The Tour de DFW starts at 9 a.m., goes till 6.30, a giant loop around North Texas, handing you the free, brand new, Whataburger 2024 G-Bagnation Flag, at participating Whataburger locations, brought to you by Southern Leisure, Spas, and Patio. You can find all the details at G-Bagnation on X. You did mention the corner, Brian, where exactly are you taking us? - Yeah, I've got this film broken down for you, and I'm gonna tell you the type of day that Mazzy Smith did have. We'll do that next. - It's better over here. AT&T customers switching to T-Mobile has never been easier. We'll pay off your existing phone, and give you a new one free. 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