Dallas Cowboys EDGE Micah Parsons is still without a contract as training camp continues in Oxnard, and as he sits out another practice, owner Jerry Jones spoke to the media. With Parsons' trade request taking everyone by surprise,

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/cowboys as Cowboys owner Jerry Jones doubles down on contract Micah Parsons stance. Jerry Jones has never been one to accept responsibility for a Dallas Cowboys contract negotiation gone wrong.

"It's almost akin to an option quarterback," Jones said during the interview with USA Today. "He can step out, he can either hand it to that guy going down the line, or he can come on out and keep it, or he can pitch it. Three different things. The longer you give him to get to the sideline, the better chance you've got to make the better play.