Ryan Clark Claims Dallas Has Lost Its Edge, While Chris Canty Argues Being a Cowboy Outranks Any Super Bowl Victory

During a discussion on "First Take," the team delved into the Philadelphia Eagles' attempts to acquire Micah Parsons from the Dallas Cowboys before his trade to the Green Bay Packers, transitioning to Thursday's season opener featuring the Eagles, who are the reigning Super Bowl champions. Ryan Clark expressed his usual skepticism regarding the Cowboys. “The body language in Dallas is dismal—especially among the stars,” he asserted, observing that figures like CeeDee Lamb, Dak Prescott, and Trevon Diggs exude negativity. “There's a palpable absence of fun and enthusiasm in Dallas.”Despite Dak Prescott’s hefty $60M salary, expectations have hit a low. The panel noted that owner Jerry Jones has significantly fallen short of delivering Super Bowl glory, last achieved over three decades ago. While the Cowboys remain a formidable brand, former NFL player Chris Canty emphasized the unmatched prestige of being a Cowboy, irrespective of titles won. Stephen A. Smith reflected on this paradox, pondering if Jones’ success has inadvertently spoiled his players.

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