These days, most people know Troy Aikman as ESPN’s lead NFL color commentator, one half of a stellar duo with play-by-play person Joe Buck. But once upon a time, Aikman was a Dallas Cowboys legend, winning three Super Bowls with the franchise in the 1990s as their starting quarterback.
Given Aikman’s status in Dallas and importance to Cowboys lore, it’s always jarring hearing him speak candidly about the organization. That’s what made the Hall of Fame quarterback’s comments on the Cowboys’ new coaching search after moving on from Mike McCarthy so darn pointed.
Aikman almost never talks like this about his long-time team. If he feels the need to speak up, you know that’s when matters are really grim…