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.

Micah Parsons ignited his long-standing contract stalemate with the Dallas Cowboys by requesting a trade, citing his frustrations with the lack of urgency in getting a deal done despite his efforts to remain cordial throughout the negotiation.

"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.