“You can’t win in Dallas playing it safe. And you can’t win with a QB who folds under fire.”
— Emmitt Smith, NFL Hall of Famer
DALLAS, TX — In a jaw-dropping interview that’s already shaking the foundations of Cowboys Nation, NFL legend Emmitt Smith has called for the Dallas Cowboys to move on from quarterback Dak Prescott, saying it’s time the franchise made a serious change at the most important position in football.
“I’ve said it before gently. I’m saying it clearly now,” Smith told a local Dallas radio station this morning. “The Cowboys shouldn’t let Dak Prescott play anymore. He’s not the guy.”
A BOMBSHELL FROM A LEGEND
Smith, the NFL’s all-time leading rusher and a three-time Super Bowl champion, rarely speaks so candidly about active players. But his tone was firm — and unmistakable.
“He’s not consistent in the clutch. He’s not commanding the locker room. And he’s not taking this team where it needs to go,” Smith added. “We’re wasting prime years of talent trying to make something work that just doesn’t.”
THE PRESCOTT PROBLEM?
Prescott, now entering his ninth NFL season, has faced ongoing scrutiny for underperforming in the postseason. While his regular-season numbers remain solid, Smith believes it’s not enough.
“This isn’t about stats. It’s about moments. And when the big moments come, Dak disappears.”
Cowboys fans are still reeling from another early playoff exit — a loss to a lower-seeded team — and Smith’s comments echo what many frustrated fans have said for months.
LOCKER ROOM REACTIONS?
Though no current player has responded publicly, one anonymous Cowboys staffer reportedly told a beat reporter:
“We all respect Emmitt. He’s not wrong to question leadership. There’s been tension. There’s pressure. Everyone feels it.”
Prescott, known for his poise and professionalism, has yet to respond to the comments. Sources say he’s “aware” of Smith’s remarks and is “focused on proving people wrong this offseason.”
WHAT’S NEXT FOR DAK?
Dak’s contract situation makes things tricky. He’s under a massive extension and has a no-trade clause — which means if the Cowboys want to part ways, it would require either a mutual decision, a restructure, or a bold trade move.
Names like Trey Lance, Justin Fields, and even a potential draft pick replacement have already been floated by fans and analysts.
FANS REACT: A DIVIDED NATION
Cowboys fans are split — some are backing Smith’s honesty, others say it’s too harsh:
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“Emmitt’s right. We can’t keep accepting mediocrity.”
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“Dak’s not the problem — coaching is.”
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“Respect Emmitt, but tearing your own guy down isn’t the move.”
Even a few ex-players have weighed in, with one tweeting:
“Dak’s been through fire. He deserves better than this.”
FINAL WORD: TIME TO TURN THE PAGE?
Whether you agree or not, Emmitt Smith has lit a fire under Cowboys ownership, fans, and likely Dak Prescott himself.
“I want to see a Cowboys team that’s fearless again,” Smith concluded. “And right now, I just don’t see that with Dak under center.”
With training camp just months away, this controversy may just be getting started.
