Jerry Jones has called the shots at least since Jimmy Johnson lit out for the Keys, with the results speaking for themselves. Longest NFC Championship Game drought in the division. Half the East teams will play for the conference title Sunday while the Cowboys are lumped in the half with the Giants.

The Dallas Cowboys are Jerry Jones' team. There's no escaping that fact, no matter how frustrated a very large fanbase seems to be with that fact. The long-time owner of the organization feels that he knows what is best for the club,

Sanders confirmed that he spoke with Jones last week after reports surfaced connecting him to the Cowboys job.