Cowboys are such a joke ESPN First Take nearly implodes over make-believe debate

If there’s one constant in the sports world, it’s that the Dallas Cowboys find a way to spark ridiculous debates - much to the delight of New York Giants fans. Their most recent contribution to televised chaos came on ESPN’s First Take, where Stephen A. Smith and Shannon Sharpe nearly imploded over a hypothetical scenario involving Bill Belichick coaching the Cowboys.

What started as a mundane discussion about Mike McCarthy’s job security escalated into a shouting match when Smith dared to suggest Belichick could benefit from working with Jerry Jones.

Predictably, Sharpe wasn’t having it. And by the time Smith tried to connect the Cowboys and championships in the same breath, the debate was less about football and more about who could yell louder.

The Dallas Cowboys have broken Stephen A. Smith and Shannon Sharpe

The video, posted by Awful Announcing, shows the fiery exchange in all its chaotic glory. Sharpe, visibly disgusted, accused Smith of thinking he knows more football, delivering the now-viral line: “Now you know more football. Go ahead, OK.” Smith, trying to walk it back, insisted he never claimed that, but the damage was done.

This isn’t the first time the Cowboys have caused such a meltdown, and it won’t be the last. Their very existence seems to fuel drama, especially for Stephen A., who revels in the dysfunction that follows “America’s Team.” But what makes this particular debate so hilarious is how imaginary it all is.

Neither Tedy Bruschi nor Sharpe believed the Belichick scenario was realistic. After all, why would the notoriously no-nonsense Belichick want to navigate the circus that is Jerry Jones’ Cowboys? Smith, on the other hand, argued that Jones’ willingness to handle media responsibilities might appeal to Belichick.

Cue Sharpe losing his mind.

The Cowboys’ knack for generating off-the-field drama is as consistent as their on-the-field mediocrity. Even in a hypothetical scenario, they managed to send two seasoned analysts into a spiral. Whether it’s Smith’s showmanship, Sharpe’s disbelief, or just the sheer absurdity of the topic, this segment was a reminder of why the Cowboys remain the NFL’s biggest punchline.

Giants fans, of course, can only laugh. While the Cowboys sit at 4-7, barely better than the Giants’ 2-9 record, their dysfunction continues to overshadow any hope of success. And if the drama off the field is this messy, imagine what’s happening behind closed doors in Dallas.

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