Jerry Jones said Friday he’s met several times with Jason Witten and that no decision has been made. The Cowboys owner said the future Hall of Fame tight end will take a few days before he makes an official decision, per Ian Rapoport of NFL.com (on Twitter). Although, Rapoport adds Witten has made his decision to step away after 15 seasons.
ESPN.com’s Chris Mortensen reported earlier today that Witten plans to move into broadcasting, joining the revamped Monday Night Football crew for the 2018 season. If Witten follows through on his retirement plans, it stands to reason that the Cowboys will select a tight end in Round 2 or 3 of the draft on Friday night. However, Cowboys EVP Stephen Jones‘ comments indicate that might not happen.
“We feel really good about our tight ends,” Jones said on 105.3 (on Twitter). “With what we have on our roster with [Geoff Swaim, Blake Jarwin, and Rico Gathers], we got some really good football players. We don’t think we’re going into a season without a good tight end.”
The Ravens selected Hayden Hurst in the first round, but top tight ends Dallas Goedert, Mike Gesicki, and Mark Andrews remain available should the Cowboys look to fortify the position. Having just released Dez Bryant, the Cowboys are in need of wide receiver help as well. Both Witten and Bryant being out of the picture will signal a major changing of the guard in Dallas, creating key needs in the process.
Love Witten and Dez but the time is now to get younger. If tonight goes the way I think it will this D is going to be tough next year.
You still need the veteran leadership that you get from a guy like Witten
Sean lee can proved that
What are you predicting ? Hope we get Sutton in second
The comedy that is Jerry Jones will never get old. He’s in full Al Davis mode now….and it’s delicious.
You’re an idiot
Agree, at the very least why not keep the doubt going through the end of the draft? Only makes sense.
I mean, not really. What exactly has Dallas done since, oh, 1995? they’ve won 3 playoff games. That’s it.
It’s hilarious to see him act like the Cowboys are the pinnacle of the NFL.
Jerry Jones needs to just leave all together. His old mind and greedy hands has no place in the NFL.