It was another rough night for the Dallas Cowboys, as they took yet another disappointing loss, this time to their division rivals, the Philadelphia Eagles. The Cowboys, trailing from early on, saw the game slip out of reach in the third quarter. Jalen Hurts showcased his dual-threat prowess, finding the end zone both through the air and on the ground, pushing the Eagles to a decisive 28-6 lead. Dallas, left scrambling, was now down by 22 points, a deficit that not only deflated the team’s morale but also added a fresh bruise to an already troubling season.
For a Cowboys team that had high hopes entering 2024, this game was a stark reminder of how far they’ve fallen from their early-season expectations. Injuries, inconsistency, and a lack of execution have plagued their season, and Sunday’s loss highlighted a troubling trend: the Cowboys’ inability to finish strong when it matters most. The defeat against Philadelphia wasn’t just another number in the loss column; it was emblematic of a team struggling to find its footing when it’s needed the most.
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Amid the Cowboys’ spiral, Stephen A. Smith, ever the outspoken critic, wasted no time sharing his thoughts on social media. The ESPN personality, known for his blunt takes, tweeted, “This Cowboys team ain’t even worth the damn selfie video,” hinting at his frustration with the team’s performance. He added, “I’ll see y’all on First Take tomorrow,” foreshadowing what fans could expect to be a fiery segment.
Smith, who has long enjoyed jabbing Cowboys fans with his humorous digs, seemed to take a different tone this time. His comments weren’t just playful trolling; they carried an air of genuine disappointment. On a previous appearance on First Take, he didn’t hold back, critiquing the Cowboys’ offseason decisions and calling out team owner Jerry Jones. According to Smith, the franchise’s first mistake was Jones’ lack of impactful offseason signings, leaving the Cowboys’ roster thin in key areas. “Jerry Jones not doing anything in the offseason-that’s mistake number one,” he declared, with an emphasis that left no room for doubt.
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Smith didn’t stop there. He pointed to Dak Prescott’s hefty contract extension as another misstep, though he acknowledged Prescott’s talent. “Dak Prescott can ball,”Smith admitted, trying to be fair in his assessment. However, he also underscored that, while Prescott might be a talented quarterback, he doesn’t always seem capable of halting the team’s downward spiral. “When you look at Dak Prescott… he almost never stops the bleeding,”Smith added, critiquing Prescott’s performance in crucial moments.
As Smith continued, he broadened his criticisms to the entire Cowboys organization, emphasizing that their struggles go beyond just one player or one decision. He laid responsibility for the Cowboys’ collapse on everyone, from the front office to the coaching staff and players. To Smith, the blame rests not only on Jones’ offseason moves and Prescott’s contract but also on the coaching. He even went as far as to suggest that Dallas should consider replacing head coach Mike McCarthy with a high-caliber name like Bill Belichick.
With a 3-4 record that now places them third in the NFC East, Dallas is sitting behind the surging Washington Commanders (7-2) and the Eagles (6-2). Prescott’s 1,978 passing yards, 11 touchdowns, and eight interceptions this season reflect a quarterback whose performance has been as inconsistent as his team’s, mirroring the Cowboys’ frustrating journey. For Cowboys fans, Smith’s words hit close to home. The hope they clung to at the start of the season now feels like a distant memory, replaced by a team that seems perpetually on the verge of collapse.
As the Cowboys attempt to regroup, Smith’s words loom large. This season was supposed to be a turning point, but each game feels more like a slide backward than a step forward. For Smith and many others, the time has come to question whether the Cowboys can rise to the challenge or if this is just the latest chapter in a series of unfulfilled promises.
