Stephen A. Smith eviscerates Cowboys employee for Dak Prescott’s ’embarrassing’ tunnel incident

Stephen A. Smith defended Dak Prescott after a stadium worker berated the Dallas Cowboys quarterback for the team's loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The worker called Prescott's performance "embarrassing" as the Bucs won 24-16 at AT&T Stadium. Prescott remained composed, walking through the tunnel and instructing a team employee to get him out of the venue.

Smith praised Prescott's poise, calling him "class personified" and an "ultimate professional." He added that the worker was fortunate Prescott did not single him out, stating that Cowboys owner Jerry Jones would "get rid of him." Prescott addressed the incident post-game, stating that while people are free to express their opinions, they should not "coward away" from the reactions they will receive.

However, Smith pushed back on a co-host's claim that Prescott is better than San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy, labeling it "Texas bias," and criticized Prescott's postseason performance, noting he has only two wins in 10 years. Despite his mixed message, the Cowboys quarterback's professionalism earned praise from Smith, but expectations remain high for his play.