Emmitt Smith: Cowboys' Defense Sank 2025 Season

0:00On April 8th, Emmett Smith is coming to Dak Prescott's defense after the Cowboys roughed 2025 season. He says the offense was solid with Dak, throwing for 4,552 yards, 30 touchdowns, and just 10 picks. They ranked seventh league-wide at 27.7 points per game, but the defense let them down big time, finishing 30th in yards. Allowed. That unit, under Maddieber Flues, got torched through the air, even if they held up a bit better against the run. Smith called it painful to watch, pointing fingers straight at coaching for guys being out of position constantly. Jerry Jones had hyped things up after trading Michael Parsons, but it didn't pan out. Fans and insiders are buzzing about Smith's take, especially since the offense had real spark from backs like Javante Williams. The Cowboys missed the playoffs despite that firepower, and it highlights how a week back end can sink even a top attack. Now Christian Parker steps in as the new defensive coordinator, and Smith sees potential it players buy in to his scheme. Key pieces like Williams' return, while George Pickens sorts

1:04his franchise tag drama, Smith figures he plays out the year under it. Running it back on offense while fixing that defense could land Dallas and the playoffs come 2026, just like those six teams ahead of them. Last year.