OXNARD, Calif. – Before stepping onto the field to watch Tuesday’s training camp practice, Jerry Jones spent 10 minutes describing his emotions after learning he’s a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
“Privilege.”
“Honor.”
“Mind-boggling.”
“Humbling.”
Entering his 28th season as the Cowboys’ owner and general manager, Jones is now one step away from enshrinement where 15 other members of the organization previously have been honored:
Canton.
“Just like nobody goes alone out here on this field,” Jones said, “I have been very fortunate to be a part of the NFL in such a visible time, the Cowboys in such a visible time.