Their defense, on the other hand, has been holding them back.MORE: Cowboys-Broncos result could foreshadow Super Bowl greatness for DallasTheir decision to trade Micah Parsons has had a huge impact on them,

For years, what might have been haunted Jerry Jones. The Dallas Cowboys owner chased Super Bowls, cycled through coaches and defended countless decisions -- yet one name seems to linger in the background: Sean Payton.

The game will reunite former Cowboys offensive coordinator Sean Payton with long-time Cowboys owner and G.M. Jerry Jones. On Friday, Payton was asked during a press conference whether Jones had ever considered hiring Payton.

Dallas Cowboys longtime owner Jerry Jones admitted that he nearly hired a Super Bowl-winning head coach "several times."

This offseason, the Dallas Cowboys hired Brian Schottenheimer, son of the legendary Marty Schottenheimer, as the franchise's next head coach. Through the team’s first seven games, he’s earned high praise from Cowboys owner Jerry Jones,

Jerry Jones opens up about nearly hiring Sean Payton as the Cowboys’ head coach and why timing stopped it from happening, ahead of Dallas’ Week 8 showdown with Payton’s Broncos.

Jerry Jones admits there were times he thought Sean Payton would return to become the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys.

Jerry Jones didn't rule out the Cowboys making a trade deadline deal, but he acknowledged any move would come "because it fits us."

Of course, the Eagles would still have an effective quarterback sneak, even without the tush push. And, as Vincent agreed, concerns regarding the difficulty of officiating the play will linger. That comes from the front end, where the linemen are often leaving early, not the back end, where the push happens.

Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones explained his approach to the NFL trade deadline this season, while rumors surround the team.