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Troy Aikman Blasts Jerry Jones Over Cowboys’ 30-Year Drought

8/18/2026

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Troy Aikman said Dallas Cowboys have not reached an NFC Championship Game since the 1995 season.
Troy Aikman called the three-decade playoff drought unacceptable for fans.
Troy Aikman blamed owner Jerry Jones, who also acts as de facto general manager, for the failure.
Troy Aikman urged the Cowboys to overhaul management to end the 30-year NFC Championship drought, recalling that Jimmy Johnson built the 1990s teams by controlling player decisions.

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Troy Aikman said Dallas Cowboys have not reached an NFC Championship Game since the 1995 season.
Troy Aikman called the three-decade playoff drought unacceptable for fans.
Troy Aikman blamed owner Jerry Jones, who also acts as de facto general manager, for the failure.
Troy Aikman urged the Cowboys to overhaul management to end the 30-year NFC Championship drought, recalling that Jimmy Johnson built the 1990s teams by controlling player decisions.