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Former Cowboys QB rips Dallas for 'embarrassing' loss to Cardinals: 'They stink'

A former Cowboys quarterback publicly calls his own team “embarrassing,” igniting fresh backlash after an overtime loss to the Cardinals.

By · Published November 2, 2026  14:35 UTC · Updated November 2, 2026  14:35 UTC

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 5 distinct news outlets with 6 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 3.
  • Primary Driver: A former Cowboys quarterback publicly calls his own team “embarrassing,” igniting fresh backlash after an overtime loss to the Cardinals.
  • Source Integrity: Verified strictly against primary headline reporting under zero-hallucination protocols.

The surprise lies in a former player publicly berating his own organization after a game that turned a routine rivalry into a shocking upset. Dak Prescott described the loss as one of the toughest of his career on the team’s official site and called blaming offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer “cowardice” according to NBC Sports.

Jerry Jones told Fox News he does not plan to fire the head coach, though Indianapolis Colts’ Shane Steichen offered no similar assurance. Yahoo Sports ran a piece outlining ten reactions to the loss, and the Wall Street Journal highlighted the role of the backup quarterback in the broader NFL context.

With the coach’s job temporarily secure but the roster under intense scrutiny, the next story will hinge on whether the Cowboys adjust personnel or strategy before their next matchup, a development fans and analysts will monitor closely.

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What did the former Cowboys quarterback say about the loss?

He called the defeat “embarrassing” and said “they stink.”

How did Dak Prescott describe the defeat?

He said it was one of the toughest of his career and labeled blaming offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer as cowardice.

What was Jerry Jones’ stance on the coaching situation?

He said the head coach would not be fired.

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