Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is now focusing on players who are uncomfortable with fan access during AT&T Stadium tours. Jones, who has previously threatened to dismiss radio hosts and criticized the coaching staff for poor performance, expressed disapproval of the notion that player performance could be affected by events occurring during these tours.
Jerry Jones calls it “ridiculous” that players object to fan intrusion in their workspaces.
ESPN’s Kalyn Kahler highlighted the extensive access fans have during stadium tours, noting that the Cowboys exceed what other NFL teams provide. The tours allow fans to observe players working out, receiving treatment, and preparing for games. Anecdotes reveal that tour groups can be as close as three feet from Dak Prescott.
While the Cowboys assert that tours do not invade player spaces, former players argue they are significant distractions. The article underscores the Cowboys’ dedication to creating a safe and accessible environment for fans. Dalton Schultz, a former Cowboys tight end now with the Houston Texans, likened playing for Dallas to being in a “zoo” because of the constant outside activity.
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“There [are] people literally going on tours while you’re lifting in the weight room,” Schultz remarked. “And they’ve got like a … one-way mirror for people to like look at. It’s literally—it’s a zoo. There [are] people tapping on the glass trying to get people’s attention as they’re doing power cleans or whatnot.”
On Thursday, Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb seemed less enthusiastic about the potential distractions from tours. Prescott stated that he doesn’t allow tours to distract him and doesn’t use them as an excuse for the team’s struggles this season. Jones maintained that the publicity from these tours is advantageous, as they help generate around $10 million in ticket revenue. “It’s ridiculous to think that it impacts the play of the players,” Jones said.
