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Dallas Cowboys: 7 Most Embarrassing Moments in Franchise History

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There are always growing pains on the road to success and the Cowboys have had their fair share of them. From blown draft picks to dropped passes, Dallas has written its own chapter in the NFL book of embarrassing moments.

We have plenty to choose from but which ones will make the list? There is Leon Lett trying to make snow angels during a game, Michael Irvin throwing trash cans at cameras, and Tony Romo putting lotion on his hands before holding a snap in a playoff game that we have to choose from.

Let's take a look at the Dallas Cowboys most embarrassing moments in franchise history.

Tony Romo Bobbles Snap Against Seattle Seahawks

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For some reason this play seems to be the definition of Romo's career. Tony was new, and I mean brand new to the game. He was probably a little nervous because up until that point it was the biggest play of his professional career.

Tony almost cleaned that play up by running it into the end zone but he was tripped up a few yards shy of pay dirt.

The Cowboys lost that game and that play eventually aided in sending the big tuna into retirement. But Romo has gone on to throw for over 16,000 yards, over 100 touchdowns, and led the 'Boys to their first playoff victory since 1996.

I think team owner Jerry Jones has gotten a fair return on his investment.

Jackie Smith Drops TD Pass in Super Bowl XIII

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Verne Lundquist is one my favorite announcers especially for his reaction to this.

But while Verne may have one of the greatest dry senses of humor in broadcasting he also called one of the most infamous plays in Cowboys history: The Jack Smith catch and drop.

After Smith watched the ball bounce off of his body and on to the ground Verne famously said that Smith has to be the sickest man in America and at that moment I'm sure that he was right.

Because Smith's hands let him down the Cowboys lost the Super Bowl to the hated Pittsburgh Steelers 35-31.

While that play lives in infamy it did nothing to tarnish Jackie's career. Smith was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and was a five-time Pro Bowler.

Leon Lett and the Miami Dolphins

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I will always remember the screams coming from the broadcast booth as Lett slid across the field of "Leon Lett!"

With less than 15 seconds left to go in the game against the Dolphins Miami was poised to take the lead if they were to make a 41 yard field goal. All Dallas had to do was block the field goal and they were golden.

The Cowboys did just that and the ball went swirling around in the snow and most thought that the 'Boys would go on to win the game.

That was until Leon Lett decided to play slip and slide and dive feet first into the ball knocking it forward and allowing the Dolphins to recover the ball.

Miami went on to win the game but the 'Boys won the Super Bowl that year.

After the game Lett feared he would be cut from the team due to his mistake but head coach Jimmy Johnson assured him that his spot was safe.

So was his place in Cowboys infamy.

The Dave Campo Era

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Campo went 15-33 in three seasons as head of the Cowboys squad and it was one of the most embarrassing tenures in team history.

Campo is a good guy and genuinely tried his hardest to make the Cowboys better. He is the only coach on team history to have never coached a playoff game or have a wining season.

He had three straight 5-11 seasons and after the 2002 season he was finally dismissed as the team's head coach.

The Tom Landry Firing

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In retrospect this had to happen. Tom Landry was at the end of his decorated career as the Cowboys head coach and it wasn't going to end well.

He was comfortable and didn't want to go anywhere and the team wasn't going to go anywhere under his leadership either.

In enters big bad Jerry Jones to pull the trigger on getting rid of Landry and it cause a tidal wave of controversy.

It was labeled callous due to the manner in which it happened and embarrassing because of how it went down.

Jones and former Cowboys General Manager Tex Schramm visited Landry at his vacation home to deliver the news that he would no longer lead the 'Boys after 29 years at the helm.

Jones knew what he had to do and he did it.

Due to Jerry's callous nature the Cowboys went on to win three Super Bowls after Landry's firing.

How bout them Cowboys?

Antonio Bryant Tosses Jersey at Bill Parcells

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Maybe this moment isn't as embarrassing as it is funny.

Bryant was upset with the big tuna because of his reps as a third string receiver and the two of them got into a tizzy. The story goes that Bryant threw his jersey to the ground in anger after speaking with the former Cowboys head coach and Parcells picked the jersey up and tossed it at Bryant.

Bryant picked the jersey back up and threw it in the tuna's face. Bryant was escorted away by security and eventually was traded to the Cleveland Browns for Quincy Morgan.

Don't mess with the tuna.

Emmitt Smith Holdout

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Remember back in the day, like '90s back in the day, when Jones refused to sign Smith to a lucrative contract? Well if you don't then let me refresh your memory.

Back in 1993 the Cowboys were trying to become the NFL's first team to repeat as Super Bowl champs since the niners in the late 80's. Jones thought he could do that without the immaculate Emmitt Smith so Jerry decided to take a hard line and Smith held out.

In fact Smith didn't have many in his corner as the Dallas Morning News conducted a poll where it was found that almost 51 percent of respondents thought that Jerry was right not to sign Smith to a new deal.

That all changed when the 'Boys started the season 0-2 losing to the Washington Redskins and Buffalo Bills.

Jones sobered up  really quickly and signed Smith to a shiny new four-year deal worth $13 million per season.

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Source: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/724552-dallas-cowboys-7-most-embarrassing-moments-in-franchise-history

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