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Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones looks on, and kind of like a very rich/mean version of Yoda, before a game against the Baltimore Ravens in September of 2024.

Jerry Jones Doesn’t Appreciate Your Tone

Columnist. Author of many <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Drew-Magary/e/B001JS8R52/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1">fine works of literature</a>, including Point B. Handsomest man in the world.

Drew Magary

INGLEWOOD, CA - SEPTEMBER 19: Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy and Cowboys owner Jerry Jones talk on the field during an NFL game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Los Angeles Chargers on September 19, 2021, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. (Photo by Chris Williams/Icon Sportswire)

Why Your Team Sucks

Why Your Team Sucks 2024: Dallas Cowboys

David Roth

Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy seeming to look side-eyed at The Distraction logo at upper left, in a photo taken before the team's Wild Card loss to the Green Bay Packers.

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There Is Some Crying In Football, With Ray Ratto

Mike McCarthy of the Dallas Cowboys looks on from the field prior to an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers at AT&amp;T Stadium on January 14, 2024 in Arlington, Texas.

Mike McCarthy Must Be Doing Something Right

Samer Kalaf

Head coach Mike McCarthy of the Dallas Cowboys watches action during the second half of the NFC Wild Card Playoff game against the Green Bay Packers

It’s Time To Make Fun Of The Bamboozling Disgrace That Is The Dallas Cowboys

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 30: Head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions reacts to a penalty during a two point conversion attempt against the Dallas Cowboys during the fourth quarter in the game at AT&amp;T Stadium on December 30, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)

Dan Campbell Can’t Help Himself

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 30: Head coach Mike McCarthy of the Dallas Cowboys coaches from the sidelines during the 2nd quarter of the game against the Seattle Seahawks at AT&amp;T Stadium on November 30, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)

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I Don’t Want To Live In A World Where Mike McCarthy Has His Shit Together

Dan McQuade was a founding member of Defector. He died in January 2026.

Dan McQuade

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 5: Damone Clark #33 of the Dallas Cowboys gets into an altercation with Jason Kelce #62 of the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on November 5, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

It’s Impossible To Be Mad About A Victory Over The Cowboys

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 16: Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers reacts on the bench in the second half against the Dallas Cowboys at SoFi Stadium on October 16, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Nobody Does It Like The Chargers

Brock Purdy #13 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts after a touchdown by Christian McCaffrey #23 during the second quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at Levi's Stadium on October 08, 2023 in Santa Clara, California.

Brock Purdy Is Good Enough To Make His Teammates Annoying

Tom Ley

Micah Parsons #11 of the Dallas Cowboys celebrates after recovering a fumble against the New York Jets during the second half at AT&amp;T Stadium on September 17, 2023 in Arlington, Texas.

Nobody’s Playing Better Football Than Micah Parsons

Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys warms up prior to a game against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Levi's Stadium on January 22, 2023 in Santa Clara, California.

Dak Prescott Finally Ready To Win Super Bowl After Learning Tactical Breathing Maneuvers From Ex-Navy SEALs

Jerry Jones the owner of the Dallas Cowboys against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on December 29, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Why Your Team Sucks 2023: Dallas Cowboys

Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts leaves the field after his team demolished the New York Giants in the NFL Divisional Round.

The Eagles Butt-Push Maneuver And Mike McCarthy’s Anti-Comedy, With Kalyn Kahler

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 22: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys looks on against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Levi's Stadium on January 22, 2023 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

How, Indeed, ‘Bout Them Cowboys?

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SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 22: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys reacts during the second half of the game against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Levi's Stadium on January 22, 2023 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

Which Of These Was The Worst Trick Play Of All Time?

Lauren Theisen

George Kittle Wasn’t Even Supposed To Be There

Patrick Redford

TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 16: Head coach Mike McCarthy of the Dallas Cowboys looks on against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter in the NFC Wild Card playoff game at Raymond James Stadium on January 16, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

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Jerry Jones Doesn’t Appreciate Your Tone

Why Your Team Sucks 2024: Dallas Cowboys

There Is Some Crying In Football, With Ray Ratto

Mike McCarthy Must Be Doing Something Right

It’s Time To Make Fun Of The Bamboozling Disgrace That Is The Dallas Cowboys

Dan Campbell Can’t Help Himself

I Don’t Want To Live In A World Where Mike McCarthy Has His Shit Together

It’s Impossible To Be Mad About A Victory Over The Cowboys

Nobody Does It Like The Chargers

Brock Purdy Is Good Enough To Make His Teammates Annoying

Nobody’s Playing Better Football Than Micah Parsons

Dak Prescott Finally Ready To Win Super Bowl After Learning Tactical Breathing Maneuvers From Ex-Navy SEALs

Why Your Team Sucks 2023: Dallas Cowboys

The Eagles Butt-Push Maneuver And Mike McCarthy’s Anti-Comedy, With Kalyn Kahler

How, Indeed, ‘Bout Them Cowboys?

Which Of These Was The Worst Trick Play Of All Time?

George Kittle Wasn’t Even Supposed To Be There

Mike McCarthy On Hilarious Final Play: That Wasn’t What We Meant To Do

The Cowboys Have Full Confidence In Brett Maher. Maybe. Possibly Not So Much.

How Many Extra Points Can One Man Miss?

Jerry Jones Is Still In That Photo

Begin Respecting Mike McCarthy At Your Own Risk

Know Your Backup Quarterbacks: 2022 Edition

Dak Prescott’s In Pain, And Mike McCarthy’s In Trouble

Why Your Team Sucks 2022: Dallas Cowboys