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Dallas Cowboys: 10 reasons why they’re not America’s Team

By Matt Verderame

Dec 28, 2014; Landover, MD, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) attempts a pass against the Washington Redskins during the first half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 28, 2014; Landover, MD, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) attempts a pass against the Washington Redskins during the first half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 4, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant (88), Tony Romo (9), Jason Witten (82) and DeMarco Murray (29) prior to facing the Detroit Lions in the NFC Wild Card Playoff Game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 4, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant (88), Tony Romo (9), Jason Witten (82) and DeMarco Murray (29) prior to facing the Detroit Lions in the NFC Wild Card Playoff Game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /

Every year, we hear the same refrain from broadcasters, pundits, experts and fans across the country. When they get sick of calling the Dallas Cowboys by their real name, they start calling them America’s Team. All 42 of their hardcore fans love saying it, like it means the rest of America actually loves the team. In reality, most of the country is sick of watching their televisions being overwhelmed by some mediocre NFC East game.

So, since it is Independence Day here in America, I have decided to take down this horrible injustice. There are 31 other NFL teams, and none of them should be subjected to this insanity. Here are 10 reasons why the Cowboys are not America’s Team. Just know this list could have been much, much longer.

10. Jason Garrett can’t be the coach of America’s Team

Look, Garrett seems like a really nice guy. He’s not a terrible coach either, because he did guide the Cowboys to a 12-4 mark and the NFC East crown in 2014. All things considered, Dallas could do much worse than having Garrett on the sideline. Still, he just isn’t cutting it as the leader of America’s Team. To be that, you need to be in someone’s face at least 75 percent of the game.

Who are the people Americans tend to love the most? Men and women who aren’t afraid to take charge and lead by force. Garrett is a very mild-mannered guy. The Cowboys need to have a coach like Bill Cowher, who scared the hell out of everyone he coached except for Greg Lloyd, because Lloyd was no joke. Sorry, Jason, but you need to move it on.

9. America doesn’t choke

The Cowboys can never seem to finish the deal. Dallas used to be the ultimate closer when Landry and Johnson were around, but since Johnson left, it has been all about rolling over in the big spot. Remember when Wade Phillips was in charge? The only things you could rely on in this world were death, taxes and an incredible choke job out of the Cowboys.

America has its flaws, but it does not come up short in the big moments. Look at how America responds when the chips are down throughout history. Yet, Dallas rolls into the joint and loses 41-6 against the Philadelphia Eagles in a win or go home situation. This is inexcusable.

Next: Are the Cowboys even American?

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