The Dallas Cowboys‘ situation has become even more challenging without a head coach, and while experts are throwing out potential candidates, no strong frontrunner has emerged so far. Additionally, the franchise legend, Troy Aikman, decided to weigh in on his former team’s tough spot, and his opinion may not sit well with fans.
During his work with ESPN, Aikman dropped a comment that could be a bombshell straight at the Cowboys’ problem, saying it’s highly unlikely that multiple candidates are lining up to take the job with the franchise: “I wish them well but to say that it’s a coveted job I’m not sure I would necessarily agree with that.”
Aikman, who still holds a deep connection with the team that gave him three Super Bowls, said, “I love the Dallas Cowboys.” He also reminisced about his over a decade-long NFL career with the franchise, where he earned multiple accolades, including six Pro Bowl selections.
The departure of Mike McCarthy surprised him: “I thought McCarthy was going to be the head coach; it was a surprise to me that he won’t be.” Despite that, Aikman expressed support for Kellen Moore as the most logical choice for the position.
"I love the Dallas Cowboys. I played there for 12 years. I wish them well but to say that it's a coveted job I'm not sure I would necessarily agree with that." Cowboys legend Troy Aikman does not think coaches are lining up to come to Dallas 😲
When Did Aikman Win Super Bowls with the Cowboys?
Troy Aikman won three Super Bowl rings with the Cowboys during the 1990s. The first two came in a back-to-back run from 1992 to 1993, with the first of those seasons marking one of his best as a quarterback, throwing for 3,445 yards. The third came in 1995, and like the others, the Cowboys didn’t have to go through the Wild Card round.
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Aikman was the last quarterback to bring a Super Bowl victory to the Cowboys. His 1995 ring remains the most recent championship won by the franchise. Since then, they haven’t returned to the Super Bowl, with their closest approach in the 21st century coming in the 2022 Divisional Playoffs. In 2023, they were only able to make it as far as the Wild Card round.
