Emmitt Smith Talks ‘Dancing with the Stars,’ Taylor Swift’s Impact on the NFL and the State of the Dallas Cowboys Under Dak Prescott: ‘He’s the Best We’ve Got’
Emmitt Smith reflected on his “Dancing with the Stars” win and his NFL career in an interview marking two anniversaries: 20 years since his television victory and 30 years since his last Super Bowl win with the Dallas Cowboys. He also discussed the Cowboys’ current prospects, the NFL’s treatment of running backs and Taylor Swift’s effect on the league.
Smith, 57, appeared on a Super Bowl Night episode with former NFL players DeMarcus Ware, Donald Driver and Danny Amendola. He said he sees parallels between dancing and running, which both require grace and power, and praised Kansas City’s running game and Patrick Mahomes. On Dallas, he said Dak Prescott is “the best we’ve got” and argued that the team must strengthen its support around him; the Cowboys have not won a Super Bowl since Smith’s final title in 1996.
- Smith marked 20 years since his “Dancing with the Stars” win.
- He said the Cowboys need to build around Dak Prescott.
- Kansas City’s running game deserves more recognition, he argued.
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Emmitt Smith is a former Dallas Cowboys running back and one of the most prominent players in the team’s history. He helped Dallas win three Super Bowls in the 1990s, with the last title coming in 1996.
Dak Prescott is the Cowboys’ current quarterback, the player who leads the offence and throws most of its passes. The team has not won another Super Bowl since Smith’s final championship, so discussion of Prescott’s prospects sits within a longer wait for Dallas fans.
Running backs carry the ball and try to gain ground, but their role and pay have been debated as the NFL has changed. Taylor Swift’s presence at Kansas City Chiefs games has also brought new attention to the league, linking its sport and celebrity audiences.