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Emmitt Smith Slams Cowboys for Ignoring Legends' Expertise

4/9/2026

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Emmitt Smith (former Cowboys running back) criticized Cowboys for not leveraging his or Troy Aikman (former Dallas Cowboys quarterback) expertise after Miami hired Aikman as a consultant.
He cited the Cowboys' struggles since their last Super Bowl and faulted Jerry Jones (Dallas Cowboys owner) for overlooking former players.
George Pickens (Cowboys receiver) should sign his franchise tag, noting the benefits of playing in Dallas.

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Emmitt Smith (former Cowboys running back) criticized Cowboys for not leveraging his or Troy Aikman (former Dallas Cowboys quarterback) expertise after Miami hired Aikman as a consultant.
He cited the Cowboys' struggles since their last Super Bowl and faulted Jerry Jones (Dallas Cowboys owner) for overlooking former players.
George Pickens (Cowboys receiver) should sign his franchise tag, noting the benefits of playing in Dallas.