Cowboy Roundup: Mark Cuban hot mic comments on Jerry Jones; Root of 3-3 start

Good afternoon, Dallas Cowboys Nation. We’ve made it to Saturday and can enjoy a stress-free weekend with the team on its bye week.

There will be plenty of football to take in across the weekend, whether college football or NFL, but no one will have to worry about the Cowboys letting them down.

While we settle in to our Saturdays, let’s check out some of the headlines making the rounds

Mark Cuban hot mic catches sad truth on Jerry Jones

Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban looks on from the sideline against the Miami Heat. / Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

During an appearance on ESPN First Take, Mark Cuban had no idea that his mic was hot and was caught revealing a sad truth about Cowboys owner Jerry Jones. Athlon Sports has more.

Real Root of 3-3 start

Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle celebrates his touchdown against the New York Giants. / Brad Penner-Imagn Images

The Dallas Cowboys’ 3-3 start, which included 44-19 and 47-9 losses, has been a major disappointment. Fingers have been pointed at the running game and inconsistent defense. But what has really gone wrong? Mickey Spagnola of DallasCowboys.com takes a look.