‘Tired’ Emmitt Smith, who won 3 Super Bowls for Dallas, is fed up with Cowboys’ persistent struggles over the last 3 decades

Emmitt Smith retired in 2004 from the NFL with 18,355 rushing yards. 

‘Tired’ Emmitt Smith, who won 3 Super Bowls for Dallas, is fed up with Cowboys’ persistent struggles over the last 3 decades

Emmitt Smith and Jerry Jones (Via AthlonSports/People)

Those who’ve seen the Dallas Cowboys in its prime days can guess how painful it is for the former player to see the franchise’s persistent struggles over the last three decades. First, there was Michael Irvin, who broke down in frustration after the Cowboys got eliminated in the very first game of the playoffs, despite the promising season. And now, it is Emmitt Smith, who is tired of everything happening with the Cowboys. 

The legendary Cowboys running back expressed his deep dissatisfaction with the Cowboys’ performance which continues to decline year by year. During his era, the franchise was at its peak as he helped him secure three out of their five Super Bowl trophies until he retired in 2004 with 18,355 rushing yards. 

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For nearly three decades, the Hall of Famers has been patient with his former team, but now it seems his frustration level has reached through the roof. Smith said during his interview with PFT Live:

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I'm tired of being sold on what the Cowboys could be.
Emmitt Smith said

He expressed his disappointment by highlighting the Cowboys’ promising record of 12-5 in the 2023 regular season. But in the wild-card round despite having a home-game advantage, Dallas failed once again. Smith also emphasized the team’s inability to reach the conference championship game since 1995. He demanded:

How do you allow this to happen?
Smith demanded

Emmitt Smith raises concerns over Jerry Jones and Mike McCarthy

While talking about his frustration with the Cowboys, the three-time Super Bowl champion also expressed surprise at Jerry Jones’ decision to retain head coach Mike McCarthy for another season, when the team’s performance is anything but improving. 

Smith believes the Cowboys’ performance in 2023 under McCarthy did not align with the reputation that the name ‘Dallas Cowboys’ carries. He also stated the franchise has lacked respect within its organization for years. The Hall of Famer asserted:

Nobody wants to fight no more... They wanna (say), 'Oh, we are the Cowboys. Tell me how good I am.' Without doing anything.
Emmitt Smith said
Emmitt Smith with Jerry Jones
Emmitt Smith with Jerry Jones (Via Bleacher Report)

Moreover, the all-time rushing yards leader raised his concerns over the Cowboys’ owner, Jones who appears to be losing his credibility and respect, within the organization as well as outside.

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