This Sunday the 55th edition of the Super Bowl is celebrated. With this, it is already 25 seasons without the Cowboys winning or even making an appearance in the NFL grand final. For a five-time title-winning team, this is a long time. And those who have achieved glory with the cowboy team know it very well.
Of course, Cowboys legends have their own opinions on what they would change on the team to get back to the place they deserve in the NFL. The last to voice his views was Emmitt Smith, a legendary running back from Dallas in the 1990s and a three-time Super Bowl winner.
During an interview last Thursday on a show on station 105.3 The Fan, Smith was asked how long it would be until the cowboy team won a Super Bowl again. However, the interviewers weren’t expecting a response from the former Cowboys player.
“Well, until the Cowboys hire me as CEO, I don’t think they’ll win another Super Bowl again.”, contestó Emmitt Smith.
Smith’s response was clearly joking, and he assured that this is something that would not happen in the near future. However, the MVP of Super Bowl XXVIII shared on Shan and RJ’s show his vision of what he would do as the CEO of the Cowboys.
Emmitt Smith says Cowboys won’t win another Super Bowl until he’s hired as General Manager | #CowboysNation https://t.co/8hjNcJpors
— SportsDay Cowboys (@dmn_cowboys) February 6, 2021
“My first move would be to try to solidify, in fact, improve our offensive line and our defensive front.”Smith said at 105.3 The Fan. “Those two areas should definitely solidify because of some of the gaps we had last year on the offensive line. Boys get injured. We have some guys who are great players, but their bodies don’t hold up, so we need to have some solid backs. “.
Of course, Smith is aware that Dallas’ offensive line was one of his weakest points in 2020 due to numerous injury casualties. That was noticeable in the quarterback protections, and even more so after the loss of Zack Martin in week 12.
Of course, Smith also has things to say about the team’s defense. “On the defensive front we need to put more pressure on the quarterback. I know the change in our defensive style last year hurt us a bit. Dealing with COVID-19 also set us back, but that’s no excuse “added the former Dallas running back.
Let’s remember that, for many, the poor defensive performance of the Cowboys in the just finished season was due to two reasons. The first, the complex defensive schemes that the former defensive coordinator Mike Nolan tried to apply. And, secondly, the lack of effort of some players in the western defense, a criticism that was more publicized after the poor performance in the week 4 game against Cleveland.
???? This was the incredible TD of Odell Beckham Jr that finished the game against the Dallas Cowboys
➡️ The Browns are 3-1 with an offense that scored 30+ PTS in their last 3 games
???? OBJ recorded 154 total yards and 3 TDs #CLEvsDAL pic.twitter.com/1MCTqBiKsS
– NFL and 280 (@ NFLen280) October 4, 2020
According to Smith, the Cowboys need to change their culture
However, that is not the only change that Emmitt Smith would propose. For the three-time Super Bowl winner, the Cowboys would need a change in team culture. And that culture would have to be adopted by the players even from their arrival to the team through the Draft.
“I’d look for guys who when they get selected by the Cowboys know what to expect. I don’t have to tell you “Smith said on Shan and RJ’s show. “You must walk knowing that this is an area of greatness. And the greatness that each and every one of the players we select requires. And we will establish a culture. A culture of belief, that we are the best, we are going to play as the best, to prepare ourselves as the best, and we are going to go out and compete every day as if we were the best ”.
Smith’s words seem to be in tune with recent comments from former Cowboys coach Jimmy Johnson. During an interview with USA Today Sports last week, Johnson said that many Dallas players “they walk like they have Super Bowl rings because that’s how they’re treated by the public and the entire country, but they didn’t really even make the playoffs. “
Former Cowboys coach Jimmy Johnson knows how he would handle the current Dallas team, which he says possesses “unearned accolades.” #usatodayRadioRowSB55 pic.twitter.com/S0mN9S1qnR
— USA TODAY Sports (@usatodaysports) January 29, 2021
Of course, Emmitt Smith knows the Cowboys have managed to project that image of a winning, aspiring team. But the Hall of Famer also believes it’s time to reflect that on the field of play.
“I don’t think any organization outside of the Steelers has shown that kind of consistency other than the Patriots.” said the legendary Dallas running back. “That’s what I’m looking for. And that’s the standard that we must set here as an organization at the Cowboys. I know Jerry, Stephen and the Jones family, and they have done it with style and class. There is no debate on that. Now we have to make the product on the playing field reflect that style and that class constantly “.
After the disappointing 2020 season, much will continue to be said about what the Cowboys must change to regain the respect they have been losing in recent years. For now, the tasks will focus on defining which pieces Dallas will add to its roster, both in the draft and in free agency. And, of course, define the situation for quarterback Dak Prescott. Yes, the cowboy team has a lot to do in the offseason.
–
