Dallas Cowboys icon Michael Irvin is still wearing his Cowboys gear, though with less pride this season as he insists the team needs to implement some changes.
Currently, the Cowboys hold a 3-4 record, facing increasingly tough challenges ahead. Throughout the offseason, the narrative for the team has centered on making do with their existing players, a stance that remains unchanged.
Following the departure of several key players in the offseason, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones opted not to seek replacements and stated he has no intention of making trades before the NFL deadline on November 5, despite the team’s disappointing performance and clear roster gaps.
Irvin, a Hall of Famer and former wide receiver, is among those who strongly oppose this self-defeating strategy.
Regarding the Cowboys’ current situation, Irvin mentioned to a TMZ reporter that the team must enact changes to salvage their season.
“The only chance the Cowboys have right now is to make a move at the trade deadline,” he remarked. “They need to do something. Things are looking grim.” He also pointed out that “the morale is low. Everybody’s feeling the pain.”
However, it appears that making a trade is not in the Cowboys’ plans, as Jones has already indicated they will not be pursuing any new players. When asked if the team should consider a change at head coach, Irvin simply stated, “if you keep losing, changes will be necessary.” He added that coaching in the NFL comes with immense pressure: “If you don’t win, you’re out of a job.”