As an Eagles fan, nothing brings me more joy than watching the Dallas Cowboys stumble, but their latest blunder with Cooper Rush is an embarrassment even for them. Benching Rush to deliberately block him from earning a $500,000 incentive isn’t just petty—it’s exactly why the Cowboys have become the laughingstock of the NFL. Their approach to running a franchise is riddled with greed, short-sightedness, and a complete disregard for the players who keep the team afloat. This is why their season ended in disaster—they can’t even treat their own guys with respect.

Contrast this with the Philadelphia Eagles, a franchise that knows how to handle its business the right way. Back in 2018, Nick Foles was just four plays shy of earning a $1 million incentive after stepping in and saving our season, yet an injury sidelined him. Did the Eagles stoop to low-budget tactics to deny him his bonus? Absolutely not. The organization paid him what he deserved because they recognized that investing in their players’ trust and morale is how you build a winning culture. That’s what good franchises do—they reward loyalty, effort, and results.

The Cowboys, on the other hand, have proven time and again that their priorities are completely backward. Instead of fostering a culture of accountability and respect, they cling to every last dollar at the expense of their players and their reputation. Why would any player go above and beyond for a team that is so eager to cut corners at their expense? This is the same team that hasn’t sniffed a Super Bowl in decades, and it’s no coincidence. Their inability to treat their own players with dignity bleeds into every facet of their operation, from their leadership to their on-field performance.

Let’s be honest: Dallas didn’t just have a bad season because of injuries or bad luck—they had a bad season because they’re run like a second-rate operation. Benching Cooper Rush, one of the few bright spots in their trainwreck of a year, just to save a buck? That’s the kind of boneheaded move that keeps them perpetually mediocre. If Jerry Jones wants to know why his team hasn’t been relevant since VHS tapes were a thing, he should look no further than this decision.

Meanwhile, the Eagles continue to set the standard. By treating players like Nick Foles with respect and rewarding them fairly, they’ve built a franchise players actually want to play for. Maybe one day, the Cowboys will learn that building a team starts with valuing the people on it—but based on this latest embarrassment, I wouldn’t hold my breath. Fly Eagles Fly!

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