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Edward Lee Jones (born February 23, 1951), commonly known as Ed "Too Tall" Jones due to his height, is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end for 15 seasons (1974–1978, 1980–1989) for the Dallas Cowboys in the National Football League (NFL). In 1979, he left football to attempt a career in professional ...
[4] [12] The Cowboys have drafted first overall three times, selecting Ed "Too Tall" Jones in 1974, Troy Aikman in 1989, and Russell Maryland in 1991. [11] In the most recent draft, held in 2024, the Cowboys selected Oklahoma tackle Tyler Guyton. [13] The Cowboys did not draft a player in the first round on eleven occasions. [11]
Eagles head coach Buddy Ryan wasn't happy about the strike game they lost to Dallas, when Randy White and Ed “Too Tall” Jones were still playing at the end of the game. In the rematch, the Eagles took a kneel down to run down the clock, putting the ball at the Dallas 34 yard line with 10 seconds left.
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Following each National Football League (NFL) season, the Pro Football Writers of America (PFWA) compiles an honorary All-Rookie Team to recognize that season's most outstanding rookies at each position as adjudged by sportswriters of the PFWA.
The 1989 season was the final NFL season for the legendary Ed "Too Tall" Jones and longtime offensive lineman Tom Rafferty. The Cowboys’ futility matched that of the 1980 New Orleans Saints as they became the second NFL team to end a season at 1–15.
Waters was selected by the Dallas Cowboys as a defensive back in the third round (66th overall) of the 1970 NFL draft.Although he was nearly released during training camp, his conversion was successful, and he became the backup to Cliff Harris at free safety as a rookie in 1970.
English: Ed "Too Tall" Jones and Harvey Martin present President Gerald R. Ford with a football jersey at the Texas Stadium Club, April 9, 1976.