Ex-Buccaneers QB critiques Cowboys’ distractions during 30-year title drought
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 6:45 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Chris Simms, former NFL quarterback, analyzes the Dallas Cowboys’ struggles over the past three decades, attributing them to distractions like contract drama and media attention rather than a lack of talent. He mentions key playoff moments, such as the 2016 loss to the Packers and the controversial catch by Dez Bryant in 2014, as examples of unlucky exits that overshadow the team’s real issues. Simms underscores that a consistently distracting environment hampers championship prospects, echoing concerns about the team's off-field noise as they prepare for the 2026 season after finishing 7-9-1 last year. The Cowboys will aim to leverage their talent, including new pass rusher Von Miller, to improve their postseason performance.
- •Chris Simms blames distractions for Cowboys' ongoing title drought
- •Dallas finished last season 7-9-1 and missed playoffs
- •Simms highlights key unlucky playoff moments
- •Cowboys signed veteran pass rusher Von Miller this offseason
- •Challenges remain for Dallas to reduce off-field distractions
- 6:45 AMYahoo Sports — ‘The Circus Don’t Go to the Super Bowls’ — Ex-Buccaneers QB Blames Cowboys’ ‘Distractions’ for 30-Year Title Drought
"The Dallas Cowboys have spent three decades trying to get back to the Super Bowl, but former NFL quarterback Chris Simms believes their biggest problem isn’t a lack of talent. According to the former Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback and current NBC Sports analyst, Dallas has too often allowed contract drama, media attention, and organizational distractions to become part of the story.
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