Jerry Jones is having a lot of attention on him due to a number of reasons. The Dallas Cowboys had a 7-9-1 record in the 2025 NFL regular season and missed the playoffs for the second consecutive season. This has left fans frustrated due to the repeated failures on the field.
He has now decided to restructure the whole squad to become more competitive. Fans are now remembering an incident where Jones delivered a unique response.
Jerry Jones once said Sam Williams improved in relation to speeding
Defensive end Sam Williams has been re-signed by the Cowboys on March 9, 2026. The new contract is valid for one year and is worth $3 million. It comes as the franchise under Jones is shaping the roster to be a competitive one ahead of the new season.
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones
Sep 28, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones looks on before the game against the Green Bay Packers at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
A viral post has recalled an earlier incident relating to the player, and how Jones responded to it. Williams was arrested in August 2023 for speeding. It was his second arrest in less than a year, previously being arrested in December 2022. In the earlier incident, he was cited for reckless driving after crashing while traveling 98 mph in a 55 mph zone, injuring himself and another driver. That charge was later dropped and he rejoined the team.
During his second arrest, he was pulled him over for speeding at 71 mph in a 45 mph zone after he made an illegal U-turn. Police officers found marijuana and THC products in the vehicle, along with a Glock 17 pistol containing 14 9mm rounds, which led to charges of possession of a controlled substance and unlawful carrying of a weapon.
After his second arrest, Jones was addressing the situation during a media session. Instead of berating the player, he thought it was an improvement. He said, “This sounds a little hollow, but he is maturing. What was he going, 66 mph?… That’s 32 mph less this year. 98 last year to 66, that’s improvement.” However, fans did not accept his explanation and criticized him for it.
Jerry Jones mocked by NFL fans
Many NFL fans clowned Jones for making such a statement, after his player committed a reckless action.
One user said, “Not even AI could cook this up”.
A second user wrote, “Jones when he does quantum mechanics-level mental gymnastics to justify speeding”.
A third user replied, “98 mph last year to 66 mph this year. According to Jerry Jones that is called progress. He really sat there and told the media with a straight face that speeding less is a sign of maturity”.
Another added, “Insane to Call That Improvement”.
A fifth user remarked, “That’s the brilliant kind of reasoning that makes “The Jerryboys” perpetual LOSERS for the last 30+ years. They used to be my team.😪🏈”
A sixth user commented, “Jerry using math to justify 66 mph as “maturing” is world-class mental gymnastics 💀”.
Jerry Jones is on a mission to make the Dallas Cowboys competitive ahead of the 2026 NFL season.