DALLAS (105.3 The Fan) - Another Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle is asking owner Jerry Jones to speak out on social injustice.
Gerald McCoy was the first Cowboys player to call on Jones to "say something" after the death of George Floyd sparked protests across the country.
On Monday, Dontari Poe joined McCoy in his stance.
While speaking with
Bleacher Report, Poe stated new head coach Mike McCarthy and defensive line coach Jim Tomsula were behind the players in their support to fight systematic racism, but he was still waiting for Jones to offer his support.
“Haven’t talked to Jerry at all,” Poe said. “I hope he comes out and shows his support. … You are an owner of an NFL team—you get what I’m saying? The majority of this team are these people that are being oppressed. So even if you are not going to be in the forefront, we need to know we have your support in that type of way.”
The Cowboys, thus far, have only released a statement on the issue:
"The Dallas Cowboys began conversations about social injustice two years ago and they continue to be ongoing. The recent killing of George Floyd and others illuminates the importance of continuing these efforts," the statement read.
The Dallas Cowboys began conversations about social injustice two years ago and they continue to be ongoing.The recent killing of George Floyd and others illuminates the importance of continuing these efforts. pic.twitter.com/0yofZ6Vz9O
— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys)
June 5, 2020 “His silence definitely means a lot because in any other situation [he> will have something to say about most things,” Poe continued. “I was once a proponent of doing stuff behind closed doors, and doing what I need to do not out in the forefront. ... So hopefully he is doing that, but who knows what he is doing. … Personally, I would hope that he comes out and says, ‘OK, I am willing to help, I am willing to fight, and I am willing to be with y’all.’”
So what can Jones do to help the cause?
“The only thing they can do is give us money to make a change. What kind of help do we need from Jerry? We need to stand on our own two feet, be the [men> we are supposed to be and build foundations and build centers to help our youth.”
