Michael Strahan exposes Jimmy Johnson’s broken promise to draft him to Dallas Cowboys

Michael Strahan was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2014.

Michael Strahan exposes Jimmy Johnson’s broken promise to draft him to Dallas Cowboys

Michael Strahan (L - via Hollywood Walk of Fame) and Jimmy Johnson (R - via Fox News)

The career of Michael Strahan would have been completely different had Jimmy Johnson kept his promise of drafting him to the Dallas Cowboys. The former New York Giants’ star defensive end was one of the best defensemen to ever play the game. He was a crucial member of the Giants’ historic Super Bowl XLII triumph against the New England Patriots.

The Dallas Cowboys’ defense in the 1990s was strong enough, but it could have been even stronger because, after winning Super Bowl XXVII, the Pokes had the 29th pick in the NFL Draft, which is usually reserved for the winner of the first round. Strahan claims that if Jimmy Johnson had fulfilled his pledge, his name would have been scheduled to appear in that time slot.

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Strahan told Tom Brady on the latest episode of the Let’s Go! podcast:

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Jimmy promised he was going to draft me to the Cowboys and flew me to Dallas. I met Troy Aikman and Michael Irvin and all these guys.
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It seemed that Strahan was meant to be in Dallas; on draft day, he had a contract with the Cowboys and was prepared to sign as soon as the selection card was turned in.

But that call never came; instead, Dallas gave the Green Bay Packers their 29th pick (along with their 112th choice) in return for their second, fourth, and eighth-round picks as well as a second pick that they had previously acquired from San Francisco.

A laughing Strahan told Brady:

I say to Jimmy, 'You lied. You promised me. He said, 'Well you know I thought you were going to drop and I can get you a lot lower, plus I didn't know you were going to be any good.'
Michael Strahan told Tom Brady

Over 15 blue seasons (1993-2007), Strahan accumulated 141.5 sacks and a Super Bowl ring. He was later inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2014.

Michael Strahan forgets the score of the NFC Championship game during trophy presentation ceremony

The New York Giants’ legend Michael Strahan was a terrific DE during his playing days, however, his postgame presentation skills might require some work. After the San Francisco 49ers defeated the Lions to advance to the Super Bowl on Sunday, the NFL Hall of Famer hosted the NFC postgame on-field celebration for the first time, to mixed reviews.

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Michael Strahan (via People)

When interviewing San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan about the 17-point comeback, Strahan gave the incorrect score. He also awkwardly skipped interviewing Joe Montana, a fellow Hall of Famer and legendary 49ers player, during the trophy presentation.

It was an awkward ceremony and Strahan received a lot of flak for his mistakes. The Niners won’t mind though, as their focus will be on the Super Bowl on February 11 against the Kansas City Chiefs.

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