Former Dallas Cowboys QB Troy Aikman was on Monday Night Countdown when he said the Cowboys head coaching job was not alluring. What prompted Aikman’s comments?

Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman, left, talks with Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) AP

“Monday Night Football” commentator and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman had some harsh opinions about the now-vacant Cowboys head-coaching position before Monday night’s wild-card game between the Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Rams.

Troy Aikman talked about the Cowboys' head coaching opening on Monday Night Football after the franchise chose to move on from Mike McCarthy and his assessment was brutal.

Troy Aikman didn't hesitate to offer an honest take on the Dallas Cowboys' head coaching vacancy during ESPN's Monday Night Countdown. On Monday, ESPN insider Adam Schefter broke the news that the Dallas Cowboys had parted ways with head coach Mike McCarthy.

Terry Bradshaw didn’t exactly leave Pittsburgh gracefully all those decades ago, but think how many times you have heard the Fox broadcaster say “the Steelers head coaching job isn’t one of the better ones to go get.

Pro Football Hall of Famer Troy Aikman blasted his former team, the Dallas Cowboys, over their current coaching situation.

Troy Aikman is one of the most iconic players in the history of the Dallas Cowboys' organization. As the triggerman of the team's 90s dynasty, Aikman helped guide Dallas to three Super Bowls on his way to six Pro Bowl appearances and bust in Canton.