Stephen Jones wants the Cowboys to “take the next step.”
Jason Garrett is entering the final year of his contract and Jones, the team’s vice president and chief operating officer, addressed the coach’s future when he spoke with reporters Tuesday.
“No one wants Jason to be around here for the long term more than the Jones family,” Jones said. “No one thinks more of him than we do. But at the same time … everybody’s back is against the wall right now.”
The Cowboys have reached the postseason three times during Garrett’s eight full seasons with the team. They finished 2018 with a 10-6 record and advanced to the divisional round of the playoffs, where they fell to the Rams.
“We’ve got a really good young team,” Jones said. “We’ve got high expectations for this young team. And everybody, from Jason to his staff, to our players, to ownership, to the organization, feels the pressure to take the next step. Our fans deserve that.”
Garrett has tallied a 77-59 record during his time with the Cowboys.