Jones backs Schottenheimer, says Cowboys let coach down in loss

Despite matching the largest blown fourth-quarter lead in team history, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said the loss to Arizona will not trigger a coaching change.

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  1. Jerry Jones' Rationale for Stability: Jerry Jones rejects the scapegoating of a single coach, describing the collapse as a collective organizational failure. He noted that he is not proud of his only previous mid-season firing (Wade Phillips in 2010), suggesting a strong preference against repeating that action.
  2. Evidence of Operational Failure: The loss against Arizona was statistically anomalous, as the Cowboys had historically held a 202-0-1 record at home when leading by 14 points in the fourth quarter. The collapse underscored broader systemic issues, including a defense that has allowed at least 20 points in 15 consecutive games.

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