Emmitt Smith expressed frustration over the Dallas Cowboys' Super Bowl drought, attributing part of the aggravation to the success of division rival, the Philadelphia Eagles, who have won two Super Bowls in the past 20 years. Smith voiced his belief that the Cowboys should be contending for NFC Championships and Super Bowls more frequently, given the team's historical success and value in sports. The Cowboys last won a Super Bowl in the 1995-96 season and have not reached an NFC Championship game since, marking the longest such drought in the conference.
In contrast, the Eagles and New York Giants have each secured two Super Bowl victories, while the Washington Commanders, another NFC East team, are trending positively despite their own Super Bowl drought. Smith's discontent with the Eagles' success and the Cowboys' prolonged championship absence underscores the competitive dynamics within the NFC East and the expectations placed on the storied Dallas franchise.