Troy Aikman could explore an NFL front-office career (Getty Images)
Because jerry wasn’t a good general manager, “Troy thinks he had half a career.
Jones has openly welcomed the idea of bringing the Hall of Fame quarterback into the organization, and Aikman has said he would consider the opportunity. And so Jerry said again this morning he’d be open to the idea of Troy joining, but I just don’t see it. I mean, Troy played for Jerry as a general manager,” Werder said.
Troy Aikman’s possible return to the Dallas Cowboys has gained momentum as questions grow over his future with ESPN, but a reunion with Jerry Jones may be harder to arrange than fans hope. Longtime NFL insider Ed Werder, however, sees a major obstacle in their history. The issue is not a lack of football knowledge or mutual respect. It is whether Aikman and Jones could agree on how the franchise should be run. “[Troy and Jerry] had a lot of disagreements about the way Jerry operates the franchise. And the thing he’s done poorest of all as a general manager is hire coaches. We’ve seen Troy be involved as a consultant, hiring coaches and the general manager in Miami.
Like he’s spent 30 years on that crusade, and now he’s going to hire Troy Aikman. “I just don’t think they’re philosophically compatible. So I don’t think it’ll ever happen. I don’t think… I don’t think Jerry wants somebody else to get football credit if this team wins. And if they win from that point forward, Troy’s going to get all the credit. Well, Troy’s exceptionally close to Jimmy Johnson, closer to Jimmy than he is Jerry. And so for all those reasons, I just don’t think this works. Jones has publicly backed the idea, saying Aikman has the knowledge and experience to contribute to the franchise. Aikman has also left the door open, saying he would welcome a conversation if Jones believed he could help improve the team. Aikman has already gained some experience outside broadcasting through his work as a consultant with the Miami Dolphins during their search for a general manager. That background could make him an attractive candidate for other NFL teams looking for an experienced voice.