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As the 2010s rolled in, Jerry Jones continued to press forward with the same management style. He appointed Jason Garrett—a former backup quarterback—as head coach, a move perceived by many as an extension of Jones’s needing to keep control.
Garrett's tenure displayed moments of promise, yet the Cowboys failed to find success in the playoffs. Issues with player relationships and management continued to surface as fans questioned why Jones refrained from hiring a traditional general manager.
Despite fielding rosters filled with talent, controversies over character and conduct overshadowed on-field performance. The downward trend continued as lackluster decisions seemed to plague every draft and free agency move.