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Jerry Jones Claims No Correlation Between Coaching Pay and Winning, Data Suggests Otherwise

Jerry Jones Claims No Correlation Between Coaching Pay and Winning, Data Suggests Otherwise
World Sports · 06:12:00 - Wednesday, 4 November 2026

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones asserted that there is no correlation between coaching pay and winning in the NFL, a statement that has been widely disputed.

Jones made the comment during a recent interview, arguing that higher salaries for head coaches do not guarantee success. However, multiple studies and league data show a positive correlation between coaching investment and team performance.

The Cowboys have consistently ranked among the top spenders on coaching staffs, yet the franchise has not reached a Super Bowl since 1995.

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