Son.BREAKING: Dallas CHAOS Erupts : Emmitt Smith Shocks by Calling Eberflus “Useless” on Live — While Publicly Criticizing Jerry Jones for “Not Knowing How to Use People”! Cowboys Nation Explodes, Fans Split Into Two Sides: What Exactly Made a Legend Like Smith Lose Control?
ARLINGTON, Texas — What was supposed to be a routine pre–Week 11 broadcast instantly turned into one of the most shocking moments in recent NFL media history. Dallas Cowboys legendEmmitt Smith stunned the entire sports world when he blasted defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus as “useless” live on national television — then escalated it further by accusing team owner Jerry Jones
knowing how to use people.”
The segment has since erupted across social media, dominating headlines and overshadowing every other storyline entering Week 11.
1. The First Explosion: “Eberflus Is Useless.”
When the host asked Smith why the Cowboys’ defense had collapsed into one of the worst units in the league, Smith didn’t hesitate, didn’t sugarcoat, and didn’t pull a single punch:
“This defense plays like they don’t know what they’re doing. No discipline, no edge, no improvement. And I’m sorry… but Matt Eberflus is useless.”
The studio froze. Analysts looked at each other in disbelief. But Smith wasn’t done — not even close.
“He’s leading this defense straight into the ground. The same mistakes every week. How can you call yourself a coach when nothing gets better?”
Smith said the Cowboys were making errors “you wouldn’t see from a high school team.”
2. The Second Bomb: Emmitt Smith Goes After Jerry Jones
When asked whether the problem went beyond Eberflus, Smith unleashed a second, even bigger blast:
“No, this isn’t just on Eberflus. The real problem is Jerry Jones. He doesn’t know how to use people.”
Smith didn’t hold back:
- Three defensive coordinators in three years
- Bad timing, bad decisions, bad personnel usage
- Emotional management instead of strategic management
- No stability, no identity
Then came the line that stunned the studio:
“He’s a genius in business, but when it comes to football decisions, he treats this team like a toy and breaks it from the inside.”
3. “The Cowboys Are Playing Like a Team Without Guidance.”
Smith continued by breaking down the Cowboys’ defensive collapse:
- Bottom-tier in points allowed
- Bottom-tier in yards allowed
- No creativity, no deception, no identity
- A system “boring, predictable, and amateurish”
According to Smith:
“These players aren’t the problem. They’re being put in a broken system.”
He mocked the defensive scheme:
“How can you win in the NFL when your scheme puts fans to sleep?”
