EMMITT SMITH RUMORS & GOSSIP
Emmitt Smith not sure if the NFL is ready for openly gay player
Is an NFL player ready to follow in Jason Collins' footsteps?
Late last month, Collins, a 12-year NBA veteran, became the first active player in one of the four major U.S. professional sports leagues to announce that he is gay. Collins' decision to go public was met with support from fellow NBA players and athletes from other leagues, including the NFL.
But is the NFL ready...
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Emmitt Smith on Romo contract: 'You can never knock a man for getting paid'
When Emmitt Smith watches Tony Romo he sees a player who has matured during his seven seasons as the Dallas Cowboys' starting quarterback.
And because of that, Smith said Friday night that Romo shouldnt have trouble handling the pressure that comes with signing a six-year, 108 million contract extension.
"I'm happy for him," Smith said. You can never knock a man...
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Greatest Cowboys draft picks ever: Emmitt Smith tops?
Who’s the greatest Dallas Cowboys draft pick of all time? Was it Bob Lilly? Emmitt Smith? Randy White? Find out as we take a trip back in time at the greatest Dallas Cowboys ever drafted.
5. Mel Renfro selected number 17th overall in 1964
The greatest defensive back in Dallas Cowboys history was drafted in the second round of 1964. He surprisingly played halfback in college...
Emmitt Smith doesn't like NFL rule change
Emmitt Smith has made headlines the last few days because of his opinion on an NFL rule change. The former Dallas Cowboys running back doesn't like the idea of penalizing a running back for lowering his helmet to initiate contact with defenders.
During a Monday phone interview, Smith explained why he calls the rule ridiculous.
"I think it affects every aspect of our game...
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March 19, 2013
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Emmitt Smith not a fan of NFL rule change
Emmitt Smith has made headlines the last few days because of his opinion on an NFL rule change. The former Dallas Cowboys running back doesn't like the idea of penalizing a running back for lowering his helmet to initiate contact with defenders.
During a Monday phone interview, Smith explained why he calls the rule ridiculous.
"I think it affects every aspect of our game...
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March 19, 2013
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ANGRY EMMITT
Smith blasts NFL for proposed rule
Hall of Fame running back Emmitt Smith savaged the NFL for a new rule proposal that would penalize a ball-carrier for lowering his helmet before contact.
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March 14, 2013
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Emmitt Smith Says NFL Has “Lost Its Mind” With Proposed RB Helmet Rule
As we reported earlier, in the midst of all these wonderful free agent signings, the NFL has calmly and slickly try to add a new rule into legislation.
With a rule that already has many up in arms, the NFL is proposing a rule change that would penalize a ball carrier for lowering their heads before contact with a defender.
One former NFL player who carries a lot of weight is not...
Emmitt on safety rule: NFL has 'lost its mind'
DALLAS -- The NFL is changing its rules to prevent ball-carriers from initiating contact with the crown of the helmet. It's an attempt to make the game safer but the league's all-time leading rusher, Emmitt Smith, thinks the NFL should have its own head examined.
"If I'm a running back and I'm running into a linebacker, you're telling me I have to keep...
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March 14, 2013
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Emmitt Smith frustrated with the Cowboys, doesn’t blame Jerry Jones
Former Dallas Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith admitted that he’s frustrated with the team he won three Super Bowl’s back in the ’90′s.
“I know that they’re working hard, but I can’t put my finger on why they cannot turn the corner,” Smith told East Texas’ 92.1 ESPN radio station, the Dallas Morning News. “Injuries are something that can plague any team. For...
Emmitt Smith on Dez Bryant: 'Some mature quicker than others'
Ian Rappaport of NFL.com caught with ex-Cowboy Emmitt Smith to get his take on the Dez Bryant situation .
“There’s enough people commenting on it, anyway, anything I do is going to be piling on,”...
“That’s a level of maturity that must take place,” Smith said . “This is where people have to be patient with people like Dez or younger players. Everybody has to...
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