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Stephen Jones: Jerry Jones Feeling Sense of Urgency After Bob McNair's Death

As the Dallas Cowboys prepare to host their first playoff game in two years on Saturday night, owner Jerry Jones' age has given him an increased sense of urgency to win a Super Bowl as soon as possible.

Speaking to ESPN 103.3 FM (h/t Clarence Hill of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram), Cowboys vice president Stephen Jones explained how his father was shaken by the death of Houston Texans owner Bob McNair in November:

"I think the passing of Bob McNair hit home with him. Bob, this time last year was healthy and running the finance committee and just seemed fine.