{"id":226645,"date":"2025-09-14T17:21:13","date_gmt":"2025-09-14T17:21:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/226645\/"},"modified":"2025-09-14T17:21:13","modified_gmt":"2025-09-14T17:21:13","slug":"jerry-jones-comments-on-tyler-smiths-mega-deal-never-any-doubt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/226645\/","title":{"rendered":"Jerry Jones comments on Tyler Smith&#8217;s mega-deal: &#8216;Never any doubt&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_y3cdgk7pj\">The <a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1acf4gf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/cowboys\/news\/dallas-cowboys-stock-watch-week-2-risers-fallers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Dallas Cowboys<\/a> have made the offensive line a huge priority over the last few years, consistently drafting top linemen with high draft picks, including newly extended guard <a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1acf4gf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/cowboys-sign-pro-bowl-guard-tyler-smith-record-contract-extension\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Tyler Smith<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_gxhe4tvsd\">Owner and general manager Jerry Jones pulled off a surprise on Saturday, announcing a mega-deal for Smith ahead of the team&#8217;s Week 2 matchup against the New York Giants. The  guard is now signed through the 2030 season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_2kjdl1wpy\"><strong>MORE: <\/strong><a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1acf4gf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/cowboys\/news\/tyler-smith-dallas-cowboys-record-setting-deal-full-contract-details\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Tyler Smith, Dallas Cowboys agree to record-setting deal: Full contract details<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"base_1emrqjj-o_O-initial_fzbddc-o_O-style_1a1csmw\" alt=\"Tyler Smith and Luke Schoonmaker\" title=\"Tyler Smith and Luke Schoonmaker\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Dallas Cowboys tight end Luke Schoonmaker (86) celebrates with offensive tackle Tyler Smith (73) after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium.  \/ Bob Donnan-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_u6o56it1d\">Timing aside, according to Jones, there was never any doubt that Dallas would keep the 2022 first-rounder around for the future. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_wvhd5ux5c\">&#8220;We think Tyler is the best, certainly one of the best young offensive linemen in football,&#8221; Jones said on <a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1acf4gf\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/1053thefan\/status\/1967267533658189864\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">105.3 The Fan<\/a> on Sunday. &#8220;He was a must. Never any doubt in my mind that we should get him (signed) to an extension.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_ouh9ljte0\">The front office raised eyebrows when they traded Micah Parsons away ahead of the season, but they&#8217;re starting to show that there&#8217;s a method to the madness. <\/p>\n<p><img class=\"base_1emrqjj-o_O-initial_fzbddc-o_O-style_1a1csmw\" alt=\"Fans hold signs for Jerry Jones to sign Micah Parsons\" title=\"Fans hold signs for Jerry Jones to sign Micah Parsons\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Aug 16, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys fans hold up signs to owner Jerry Jones and defensive end Micah Parsons (11) during the second half of the game against the Baltimore Ravens. \/ Jerome Miron-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_i378cxyxz\">Jones has made it clear he believes the decisions they&#8217;ve made ever since extending Dak Prescott have been made with one goal in mind \u2013 <a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1acf4gf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/cowboys\/news\/jerry-jones-looks-reclaim-gambler-title-dallas-cowboys-micah-parsons-trade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">winning the Super Bowl with Prescott<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_376jwyskm\">The Cowboys now have 10 of the team&#8217;s starters signed at least through the 2027 season. The list includes CeeDee Lamb, KaVontae Turpin, Jake Ferguson, Tyler Guyton, Tuler Smith, Cooper Beebe, Tyler Booker and Terrence Steele.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_z43ngkl1v\"><strong>MORE: <\/strong><a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1acf4gf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/cowboys\/news\/jerry-jones-looks-reclaim-gambler-title-dallas-cowboys-micah-parsons-trade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Jerry Jones looks to reclaim &#8216;Gambler&#8217; title with Cowboys&#8217; Micah Parsons trade<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_jytdzoopt\">The Cowboys kick off against the New York Giants in Week 2 action at 1 p.m. ET on FOX.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 <\/strong><a class=\"tagStyle_12j16kw-o_O-style_1acf4gf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/cowboys\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Enjoy free coverage of the Cowboys from Dallas Cowboys on SI <\/strong><\/a><strong>\u2014<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_03mthkxhq\"><a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1acf4gf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/cowboys\/news\/3-key-matchups-that-will-decide-dallas-cowboys-new-york-giants-showdown-nfl-week-2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>3 key matchups that will decide Dallas Cowboys vs Giants showdown in Week 2<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_1w6u5h8ka\"><a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1acf4gf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/cowboys\/news\/dallas-cowboys-new-york-giants-odds-week-2-nfl-2025-season\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants odds for Week 2 of 2025 NFL season<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_lkiiywnwb\"><a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1acf4gf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/cowboys\/news\/cowboys-have-committed-180-million-in-salary-since-trading-micah-parsons\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Cowboys have committed $180 million in salary since trading Micah Parsons<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_x0gdp40qh\"><a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1acf4gf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/cowboys\/news\/dallas-cowboys-insider-reveals-main-holdup-jadeveon-clowney-deal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Cowboys insider reveals main holdup in deal with Jadeveon Clowney<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_mo2jfrnql\"><a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1acf4gf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/cowboys\/news\/george-pickens-latest-comments-show-dallas-cowboys-made-right-decision\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>George Pickens&#8217; 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