The Succession Plan of the Dallas Cowboys

Looking down the road and wondering if there is light at the end of the tunnel.

There will come a day when the Dallas Cowboys are no longer overseen by Jerry Jones. Discussing someone running out of time on this planet is never a pleasant topic, but the reality, even for billionaires, is that there will be an end at some point.

When individuals depart from this world, the Earth continues its rotation on its axis, and life persists for everyone else. A succession plan is in place where these influential individuals pass on the leadership to the next in line. Often, as is the case with the Dallas Cowboys, this responsibility is handed down to the firstborn son.

Stephen Jones is on the verge of turning 60 and has been part of the organization since his father assumed control of the team in 1989. Every step he has taken thus far has been in preparation to assume control of the entire operation when the time arrives.

So, I am frequently asked a variation of the same question when discussing the Cowboys:

“Do you think things will be any different when Stephen is running this thing?”