Stephen A. Smith critiques Cowboys' trade for wide receiver Jonathan Mingo

Stephen A. Smith critiques Cowboys' trade for wide receiver Jonathan Mingo

Stephen Awino 15:08 - 06.11.2024

Dallas Cowboys, marked a significant roster change ahead of the season's final stretch with a trade for wide receiver Jonathan Mingo from Carolina Panther, a move Stephen A. Smith believes was not the best course of action for the cowboys.

American sports analyst Stephen A. Smith hasn't held back in his response to the Dallas Cowboys’ recent trade, acquiring wide receiver Jonathan Mingo and a 2025 seventh-round pick from the Carolina Panthers in exchange for a 2025 fourth-round pick.

In typical Smith fashion, he combined biting sarcasm with genuine critique, doubting the trade’s impact on the Cowboys' future.

Smith voiced his skepticism after the trade deadline, saying he was "touched" by the Cowboys’ decision.

“I’m so touched by Jonathan Mingo. A second-round pick, he’s got 12 receptions for a little over 100 yards, no touchdowns with the Carolina Panthers. I mean, wow,” he quipped via ESPN.

For Smith, Mingo’s stats, 121 yards and zero touchdowns this season, with just one catch in the past four games raise questions about the receiver’s ability to make an immediate difference for Dallas.

Smith went further to claim that the Cowboys should consider the season effectively over.

“This is going to make a world of difference for the Cowboys. I mean, this season is over. It’s done, okay. They should be selling. They should take a rest for the rest of the season.”

Adding to his criticism, Smith pointed out the Cowboys’ current struggles.

"I'm looking at them and their next three games are at home versus the Eagles, home versus the Texans, on the road versus Washington. I don't think this team is going to finish 500.”

“By the way, their scoring offense is 20th, their rushing offense is 31st – and there’s 32 teams in the NFL. Their red zone offense is 31st. Their total defense is 27th.”

Smith’s comments reflect broader concerns about the Cowboys’ overall performance, with key offensive and defensive rankings near the bottom of the league.

While Mingo’s acquisition might address depth, Smith doubts it’s enough to salvage the season or reverse their disappointing trajectory.

Tags: