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Jerry Jones defiant about not paying up for Cowboys coaches: ‘Put that in your hopper and smoke it’

Jerry Jones is calling hogwash on the notion that there is a connection between how much you pay a coach and winning, which his Cowboys have not done a lot of this season.

Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 6:04 PM
Jerry Jones defiant about not paying up for Cowboys coaches: ‘Put that in your hopper and smoke it’
Key Things to Know
  • Jerry Jones stated there is zero correlation between coaching salaries and winning in the NFL.
  • Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer reportedly earns $4.5 million annually amidst the team's 3-5 start.
  • Higher-paid peers Liam Coen and Ben Johnson make roughly $12 million and $13 million per year, respectively.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones defended his approach to coaching salaries during an appearance on 105.3 The Fan on Tuesday. Jones insisted there is zero correlation between coaching pay and winning, pushing back against criticism following the team's 3-5 start to the season.

Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer reportedly earns $4.5 million annually, significantly less than peers like Liam Coen and Ben Johnson. Despite fan frustration and comparison to higher-paid coaches, Jones maintained that teams can succeed by being creative with coaching hires.

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