From Newsweek · Reice Shipley · · 1m 20s
Cowboys defense gets reality check from Devin McCourty
Former All-Pro safety calls out Dallas for embarrassing miscommunication and missed tackles in Week 1 loss to Giants.
In brief
Former All-Pro safety calls out Dallas for embarrassing miscommunication and missed tackles in Week 1 loss to Giants. Despite offseason additions, the Cowboys defense showed the same breakdowns that plagued them in 2025, with unacceptable miscommunication leading to wide-open touchdowns. Originally reported by…
Same old Cowboys defense
Dallas allowed the most points in football last season. Their Week 1 loss to the Giants looked eerily similar, with the defense struggling to get off the field.
Giants dominated time of possession
New York ran four double-digit play drives. The Cowboys defense only forced two punts without allowing points all game.
Offseason moves haven't paid off
Dallas brought in new coordinator Christian Parker, drafted Caleb Downs, and traded for Rashan Gary. The results look no different from 2025.
McCourty calls out unacceptable breakdowns
The former All-Pro safety pointed to two touchdowns where Dallas didn't cover anyone. He called the miscommunication and free runners embarrassing.
“You can't allow that to happen. If you are the Dallas Cowboys, what do you prepare for?”
Time to look in the mirror
McCourty challenged Dallas to stop talking and take action. He said the team drank too much Kool-Aid about offseason improvements.
“It's a little bit of 'we all drank way too much of that Kool-Aid.'”
Quick fixes needed before Week 2
Last year's elite offense couldn't overcome defensive struggles, costing Dallas a playoff spot. They face division rival Washington next.
The main idea
Despite offseason additions, the Cowboys defense showed the same breakdowns that plagued them in 2025, with unacceptable miscommunication leading to wide-open touchdowns.
