Jerry Jones makes cringeworthy joke at Mike McCarthy's expense: 'Drafting is not our problem, coaching is'

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Longtime Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones held a press conference on Monday afternoon alongside head coach Mike McCarthy and his son Stephen Jones.

The Cowboys decision makers discussed the team's approach for the Thursday's NFL Draft. Dallas holds the No. 26 overall pick in the upcoming draft.

At the end of the new conference Stephen Jones, the Cowboys executive vice president, was asked about which players could be available when team makes their selection late in the first-round. Jerry interjected by throwing McCarthy under the bus.

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Head coach Mike McCarthy of the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones talk with the media during a press conference at the Ford Center at The Star on January 08, 2020 in Frisco, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

"Drafting is not our problem," a smiling Jerry Jones said. "Coaching is."

McCarthy, who was sitting right next ot Jones, was seen laughing right after the joke.

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In January, Jones hinted that he wanted McCarthy to remain at the Cowboys helm for the long term. 

Earlier, during the media session, Jones was questioned about his hesitancy to relinquish his general manager title. Will McClay, the vice president of player personnel, has been mentioned as the person most likely to succeed Jones.

"I can’t make him general manager," Jerry Jones said smiling. "We have one. It’s tenured. If Will can write those checks, I might consider it."

Owner Jerry Jones of the Dallas Cowboys looks on before the game against