ESPN NFL analyst Louis Riddick gave Dallas Cowboys proprietor Jerry Jones a actuality examine on Wednesday.
During the most recent edition of “Get Up,” Riddick blasted the longtime Cowboys proprietor’s dealing with of edge-rusher Micah Parsons’ contract negotiations.
Whereas the two-time first-team All-Professional has been extension-eligible because the finish of the 2023 common season, the Cowboys have strung alongside talks, pushing Parsons to request a trade on Aug. 1.
Riddick blasted the strategy, suggesting it is time Jones stops dwelling previously.
“He might say, ‘I did this sort of factor with Emmitt [Smith], we nonetheless received Tremendous Bowls,'” Riddick mentioned.
In 1993, the Professional Soccer Corridor of Fame operating again missed the primary two video games of the common season because of a contract dispute. He ultimately signed a four-year, $13.6 million contract on the Thursday earlier than Week 3 and after the Cowboys had began 0-2.
Smith led the league in dashing that season, and the Cowboys would go on to win their second consecutive Lombardi Trophy.
Riddick made it clear to emphasise that the scenario is way completely different from the one with Parsons.
“You had Troy [Aikman], you had Michael [Irvin] … You had an all-time workforce. They do not have an all-time workforce proper now,” Riddick mentioned.
“He is the one that claims on a regular basis, ‘I am all in… My clock is ticking. I must win one other championship. This is not the blueprint for it,” the previous NFL defensive again added.
“You do not have that workforce anymore, however you are conducting enterprise prefer it’s again in 1993 once more, and it is not,” he completed.
The Cowboys have not received a Tremendous Bowl since 1995. Over the previous 29 seasons, Dallas has extra shedding seasons (9) than postseason wins (5).
The Cowboys are sometimes extra related for his or her off-field drama than on-field accomplishments, and that is no completely different this season. It is a tune and dance Jones has perfected, and it is one stopping Dallas from maximizing its future.
