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Emmitt Smith Defends Jerry Jones, Calls on Players to Own Cowboys’ Title Drought

At Netflix’s documentary premiere in Hollywood, the Hall of Famer said former Cowboys must step up leadership to end nearly three decades without a Super Bowl.

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Nov 21, 2010; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys former running back Emmitt Smith (left) shakes owner Jerry Jones hand after being presented his hall of fame ring at halftime of the game against the Detroit Lions at Cowboys Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons- Imagn Images
Aug 12, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) and offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer watch a play in the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Smith said Jones “never caught passes, never ran the ball and never showed any throwing,” underscoring that players must take responsibility for execution on the field.
  • His remarks were captured in a video and tweet by The Athletic’s Jon Machota and widely circulated across sports media after the premiere.
  • The comments coincided with the Hollywood debut of Netflix’s America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys, a series chronicling Jones’s rise and the Cowboys’ 1990s dynasty.
  • The Cowboys entered the 2024 season with playoff aspirations but finished 7-10 after Dak Prescott’s hamstring injury limited him to eight games, prompting Jones to promote Brian Schottenheimer to replace Mike McCarthy as head coach.
  • Locker-room tensions remain high, driven by injuries, coaching turnover and contract disputes highlighted by Micah Parsons’ holdout and trade request.