Troy Aikman hasn't been shy when it comes to criticizing his old team. While he's quick to say he loved his time with the Dallas Cowboys, he also seems to be frustrated with the direction they've gone over the past couple of decades.
Without checking all of the tapes, I feel comfortable in saying that number is zero.
The Cowboys announced they were parting ways with Mike McCarthy on Monday. Troy Aikman criticized Dallas' approach to its coaching change.
Pro Football Hall of Famer Troy Aikman did not mince words when he talked about the Dallas Cowboys and Mike McCarthy stepping down as head coach.
These days, most people know Troy Aikman as ESPN’s lead NFL color commentator, one half of a stellar duo with play-by-play person Joe Buck. But once upon a time, Aikman was a Dallas Cowboys legend, winning three Super Bowls with the franchise in the 1990s as their starting quarterback.
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman, left, talks with Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) AP
Signs seemed to point toward the Dallas Cowboys retaining Mike McCarthy as their head coach for 2025 after owner and general manager Jerry Jones profusely praised him after their Week 18 finale against the Washington Commanders.
Aikman admitted that he believed McCarthy would be back, and he indicated that the decision to let McCarthy go exposes issues in the organization. The ESPN analyst particularly criticized the Cowboys for letting a week pass before starting their head coach search, as other teams with openings are already well into their searches.
The longtime Cowboys quarterback and Hall of Famer ripped the organization and owner Jerry Jones on ESPN on Monday night ahead of the wild-card matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Rams. McCarthy and the Cowboys officially split on Monday after negotiations between the two fell apart.
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