Dallas Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones Reflects in Netflix Docuseries

The Netflix docuseries "America's Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys" offers an eight-part, 40-hour look into Jerry Jones' ownership of the Dallas Cowboys, focusing heavily on the 1990s dynasty and the financial struggles tied to his $140 million purchase of the team. Jones revealed in interviews his decade-long battle with Stage 4 melanoma and reflected on the financial and emotional toll of acquiring the Cowboys, which he says affected his ability to maintain collaborative relationships, notably with former coach Jimmy Johnson. However, Jones expressed disappointment that the series omitted the critical quarterback controversy of 1989, when the Cowboys drafted both Troy Aikman and Steve Walsh, calling it "the most trying time" and a pivotal moment in the franchise's history. Jones also recounted nearly selling the team back to the previous owner shortly after the purchase, a move he declined despite an offer to walk away with $10 million. The documentary includes extensive present-day interviews with key figures from the Cowboys’ 1990s success but highlights Jones’ introspective view on leadership, credit-sharing, and the impact of his early financial struggles on the team's trajectory. This series provides a rare, candid glimpse into the personal and professional challenges Jones faced while shaping the Cowboys into a lasting NFL powerhouse.