Translating Jerry Jones on Ezekiel Elliott, Dak Prescott, Cowboys’ Super Bowl drought

Beat writers Michael Gehlken and Calvin Watkins, who is back from assignment at the Senior Bowl, kick off this episode [1:45] by detailing their key takeaways from the week in Mobile, Ala. The Cowboys’ coaching shakeup shows that Mike McCarthy’s fingerprints will be all over the offense, Michael says. The guys decipher comments from Jerry and Stephen Jones about Ezekiel Elliott. Calvin calls the decision to trade Amari Cooper the biggest mistake of last offseason, while Michael says the Cowboys also erred by not preparing for the consequences of such a move. In our featured segment, [19:00] we listen and react to Calvin’s interview with Jerry Jones. The crew doesn’t buy into Jones’ explanation as to why Cowboys fans should have hope the Super Bowl drought is nearing an end. While Jerry says he believes Dak Prescott will be better next season, Michael says it’s up to the front office to provide him with more weapons. To close the episode, [32:00] Calvin and Michael discuss their lack of excitement for another Super Bowl without the Cowboys. In addition to the game, the guys discuss their favorite party snacks.