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With An Aging Emmitt Smith, Troy Aikman's Weaknesses Will Show in 2000!
Emmitt Smith is a great NFL running back, but the reality is that he isn't the break away threat he was in the early-90's. Even the most die-hard of Cowboy fans has to admit that Troy Aikman has NEVER proven he can win without Smith carrying the bulk of the offensive load. Without Smith leading the way, Aikman is little more than a gloried Neil O'Donnell. Much like O'Donnell, whose stats are almost identical, Aikman has never been asked to win games through the air with his passing ability. Without a solid ground game, Aikman is little more than an average NFL quarterback. The glaring fact that most Dallas fans refuse to accept is that Troy Aikman can't win games through the air. Smith has always been and continues to be the heart and soul of the team. Without him, Aikman falls under the pressure and the team is no better than a .500 has-been organization. He isn't even in the same league with the likes of John Elway, Joe Montana, or Steve Young. Need more evidence? Since 1991, Dallas has lost well over half their games in which Smith failed to gain over a 100 yards on the ground, and they have lost an amazing 85% of their games when he hasn't played. With an improved group of receivers at his disposal in 2000 and renewed hope for a final Super Bowl run before his destined retirement after another concussion, it's going to be a lot of fun watching Dallas end yet another disappointing season hovering around the .500 mark.
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