Jerry Jones already made things awkward with Cowboys first-round pick Tyler Booker

Jerry Jones is the king of awkward phrases and was on point following the Dallas Cowboys' selection of Tyler Booker.

Dallas Cowboys CEO Stephen Jones, head coach Brian Schottenheimer, and owner Jerry Jones pose for pictures after a press conference. | Tim Heitman-Imagn Images

In life, there are few things that can be considered absolute certainties — death, taxes, and Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones saying something awkward whenever a microphone is around.

The day after Dallas took Tyler Booker at No. 12 overall in the 2025 NFL draft, Jones was true to form.

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Jones was discussing the outlook of the offensive line with Booker, joining Cooper Beebe and Tyler Smith. Instead of saying something normal about controlling the line of scrimmage, Jones went right for the Tush Push comment.

“You put [Tyler Booker] in there with Beebe and you put him in there with Tyler [Smith], and we might be able to Tush Push.”

- Jerry Jones on #Cowboys first-round pick

Welp.

— Patrik [No C] Walker (@VoiceOfTheStar) April 25, 2025

Jones is, of course, referencing the play made famous by the team's NFC East rival, the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles have mastered this play, but they've tried to use the name "The Brotherly Shove."

Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Tyler Booker is selected by the Dallas Cowboys at No. 12. | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

That hasn't stuck the way Tush Push has, and while it's a term that's been used often, it was typical odd timing from Jones. It's also a terrible idea for the Cowboys to consider using that play.

Dak Prescott was given a contract worth $60 million per season, the richest deal in the NFL. He's also coming off hamstring surgery, which is the third serious injury he's had in his career. That being said, it's not the best idea to put him in the middle of a pile and start pushing on his...well...tush.

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