ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith Mocks Crying Cowboys Rookie Linebacker

ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith mocked Dallas Cowboys rookie linebacker Jaishawn Barham on First Take for crying on the sideline during a season-opening loss to the New York Giants. Smith highlighted Barham's emotional frustration as part of a wider critique of the Cowboys' defensive struggles during their 1-2 start to the season.

Despite Smith's criticism, Heavy's Tony Adame points out that Barham's emotional display demonstrated how much he cares about winning amid a difficult start. Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer praised Barham's rapid development and performance, noting that the third-round draft pick is earning playing time and wearing the defensive communication green dot.