Jerry Jones forgets Troy Aikman and gives his place on the Cowboys to Michael Irvin
Jerry Jones has long celebrated the stars who built the Dallas Cowboys dynasty, yet his latest comments elevate Michael Irvin above even fellow legend Troy Aikman, crediting the receiver as central to his own legacy.Speaking during Super Bowl week, the powerful owner suggested the franchise, and even his Hall of Fame recognition, might look very different without Irvin's presence and attitude shaping the locker room culture.Jones was approached at a Fanatics party and asked about Irvin's fiery "belt to ass" celebration, which recently resurfaced during his time around the Miami Hurricanes program and drew attention online.Rather than downplaying the antics, Jones doubled down, insisting Irvin has earned freedom to act as he wishes because of the tone he once set for the Cowboys' championship teams."Let me say this, what I'm for is for whatever Michael Irvin is for," Jones said. […]