Cowboys’ Caleb Downs Blasts Brazil Field Conditions With Blunt ‘This Is Terrible’ Remark
Dallas Cowboys safety Caleb Downs changed his cleats throughout the week to handle the slippery turf. Still, the rookie and his teammates were not ready for how quickly the field worsened during the international game. Although Downs made several key defensive plays, poor footing became a major problem late in the game. He criticized the […] The post Cowboys’ Caleb Downs Blasts Brazil Field…
Dallas Cowboys safety Caleb Downs expressed dissatisfaction with the Maracanã stadium turf after the team’s first international game in Rio de Janeiro. Despite making crucial defensive plays, the rookie struggled with slipping footing during the second half, prompting a blunt remark that the field conditions were "terrible." Downs and his brother Josh defended the team’s preparation for the new surface, noting they had used seven-stud cleats to improve traction.
However, the field’s condition deteriorated rapidly as the match progressed, contributing to Dallas’ 34-31 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. The Cowboys now face challenges ahead as they strive to improve before their next game.
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