Troy Aikman is talking, and this time, he is not thrilled with what he said before. The ESPN analyst openly admitted Thursday that he may have spilled too much about his professional future, regretting comments that left Cowboys owner Jerry Jones in an “unfair” position. Aikman expressed his regret on 96.7 The Ticket in Dallas, explaining the uncomfortable spot he put Jones in.
Aikman’s Regret Over Cowboys Talk
Aikman made it clear he feels bad that Jones had to field questions about potentially bringing him back to the Cowboys in some capacity. He said the “last thing that I want is” to answer a question that makes Jones then have to respond. According to Aikman, there is “no real good answer that he can give” when asked if he would have a role for the former quarterback. It is a no-win situation for Jones, and Aikman recognized that he is the one who created it.
The Philly Confrontation
The former quarterback did not just regret it in private. Aikman actually brought up the issue with Jones in person. This happened Monday night in Philadelphia, where Aikman was calling the game between the Eagles and the Cowboys. He explained that they “briefly touched on it just because I felt that maybe I backed him into a corner that he didn’t deserve to be backed into.” Aikman said Jones “didn’t ask for it” and that now, they are “clear on that.” Jones “totally understood” the situation and was “very complimentary if something like that were to ever take place,” but they are “not having those conversations at this time.”
So, while the legendary QB might have put Jones on the spot, it sounds like the air is clear between them. For now, it is back to the broadcast booth for Aikman, with any potential role with the Cowboys firmly on the back burner.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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