Jerry Jones likens Cowboys defensive coordinator search to Trump's remarks about 'running' Venezuela

Jones was specifically asked by reporters if first-year head coach Brian Schottenheimer would have a say in picking his own defensive coordinator for next season.  

"Trump just said it. I'm running Venezuela," Jones said, eliciting laughs from the room, including from Schottenheimer.

Jones clarified that both Schottenheimer and Jones' son, Cowboys CEO Stephen Jones, were heavily involved in the decision to hire Eberflus, and they will be involved in finding his replacement. 

"We'll make it the same way we've made all the calls around here on staff. I wouldn't make a call if Stephen didn't agree with the call. … I wouldn't do that. 

"We'll do it the same as we hired Flus. We'll do it together, and come up with as good as we can." 

He framed the role as temporary but necessary, saying the U.S. does not want to allow "somebody else to get in" before conditions are stable. 

"We're going to run the country until such time as we can do a safe, proper and judicious transition," he said. 

"This certainly is an example of what can happen to you in this game of football. You guys have heard me say that a lot of times. It has fleeting moments of euphoria, and those are made special by having hard times," Jones said Wednesday. 

"I am disappointed that we aren't in the playoffs and aren't in good shape to be in the playoffs. So, that is a disappointment."

Fox News Digital's Morgan Phillips contributed to this report.