Jerry Jones’ big mouth has become an even greater problem than his team’s quarterback debacle.
After Nick Foles was released by the Rams in late July, Jones said signing him wasn’t an option because the club was happy with backup quarterback Kellen Moore. But after Tony Romo’s safety blanket went down earlier this week, the Cowboys’ interest naturally was piqued.
Foles instead signed with the Chiefs on Thursday — reuniting with former Eagles head coach Andy Reid — and it appears he took Jones’ words to heart.
“Jerry Jones and Stephen Jones were asked about their interest, and they said they weren’t interested, they knew who he was because he played in their division and they believed the quarterback they had was a better play at the No. 2 position,” ESPN’s Ed Werder shared during “NFL Live” on Friday (via Pro Football Talk). “Then the injury occurred and it dramatically changed circumstances, but I don’t know that Nick Foles ever got over what he considered to be derogatory remarks made by the Cowboys about their backup quarterback position.”
The Cowboys have two additional quarterbacks on their roster — rookie Dak Prescott and one-year vet Jameill Showers — so Jones’ short list likely will include players with more experience. With the price of Browns backup Josh McCown reportedly too high, Dallas could turn their attention to Buccaneers backup Mike Glennon. Josh Freeman’s agent also reached out to the Cowboys to gauge their interest, according to ESPN, and was told the team is reviewing their options.