The Scouting Combine has various rituals and routines. One happens when Cowboys owner Jerry Jones invites reporters who cover the franchise on board the team’s fancy-schmancy bus. This year, it's not happening.

The Cowboys owner is too busy for his annual chat with reporters and is 1 of 3 GMs who won't take the podium at the scouting combine this year.

Stephen Jones, the club’s chief operating officer and co-owner, has spoken from Indianapolis and said the Cowboys “ will be selectively strategic and aggressive ” in their approach. New head coach Brian Schottenheimer has also spoken publicly.

The Dallas Cowboys fanbase will not be hearing from their owner at the NFL Scouting Combine. Jones has decided to skip his interview.

Minnesota Vikings, Miami Dolphins players grade their franchises the best in the annual poll of players, which got a 77% response.

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is at the NFL Combine this week but amended his schedule for Friday. Usually, he speaks to Cowboys reporters on the team bus during Combine week but he had to cancel Friday's session due to team meetings.

Jerry Jones usually talks with media members every NFL Scouting Combine in a meeting dubbed "On the Bus.'' But not this year. CowboysCountry.com insider Mike Fisher reports the marketing-minded boss has visits with players' agents scheduled - which is normal.