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"We're always in the business of keeping great football players," Jones said Tuesday. "And he is one of those." The sides have expressed mutual public interest in a new deal, but the Cowboys' precarious cap situation makes it unlikely. Spencer would also have to switch to defensive end in Monte Kiffin's 4-3 defense, a move he says he'd embrace. Jones admits keeping Spencer is far from a slam dunk, and says he's hoping for a quick resolution. "Unfortunately you've got to make difficult decisions. What that will entail we don't know quite yet. We'll be moving forward in a quick way."