“Didn’t Want to Pay”: Jerry Jones Blasted Over Being Cheap as Ex-NFL Head Coach Makes Feelings Known

The Dallas Cowboys suffered a historic fourth-quarter collapse against the Arizona Cardinals in week 8 of the 2026 NFL season, sparking intense scrutiny over team owner Jerry Jones. On Inside Football, former Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis addressed Jones’ refusal to spend on elite coaching. Lewis stated that Jones let former head coach Mike McCarthy walk because he simply did not want to pay him. McCarthy led the Cowboys to three consecutive 12-win seasons before departing Dallas when his contract expired in January 2025.