Biggest Cowboys Hater Stephen A. Smith Makes an Unexpected Gesture Towards Jerry Jones on His 80th Birthday

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith is probably the most theatrical commentator out there today. His antics have made him dear to a lot of fans, except the Dallas Cowboys, of course. His passionate hatred for the Texan outfit is well known, and Smith makes it a point to reiterate it now and then. But it seems, his love for someone supersedes his hatred for the Cowboys. So much so, he swallowed his pride, and donned a Cowboys’ jersey, appearing on live television just to wish his “libra buddy” his birthday. And this special friend is none other than the Cowboys owner Jerry Jones.

The intro to ESPN’s ‘First Take’ took his co-hosts and fans by surprise when Stephen A. Smith resorted to dishing out a monologue, attempting a Texan accent, and a cigar in hand. When ‘First take’ posted the video, which also included him singing ‘Happy Birthday’ to Jones, on Instagram, fans went berserk.

Fans filled the comments section with messages of surprise, and well wishes for boss Jones.

“What da hell!!😂😂😂?he’ll!! A Cowboys 🤠 jersey” 

“Showing love to his friend ❤️👏👏👏👏”

“HAPPY Birthday to the BOSS. 🥰 DALLAS COWBOYS 4 LIFE”

Some fans thought Smith was just buttering the billionaire boss up to get on his helicopter once again. Or to get on Jones’ yacht.

“Angling for another helicopter 🚁 ride.”

“Stephen making sure he has access to the yacht lol”

“And the helicopter! Most people don’t realize that’s EXACTLY what Stephen A is doing. I ain’t mad at him either. The Bible tells us it is wise to make wealthy people your friends. Luke 16:9”

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And a lot of fans took the opportunity to air out what was on almost everyone’s mind. Is Smith a secret Cowboys fan after all?

“Stephen Smith slowly turning to a cowboys fan”

“how this man always claim he hate the cowboys but wear they jersey 😂😂😂”

“This man a cowboy fan 🤣🤣”

“everybody know he the biggest cowboy hater so he can’t jinx them if like he says the Cowboys are bound to let you down. But deep down inside he is a fan tho n he know it”

“Closet Cowboys fan”

Jerry Jones’ Cowboys face undefeated Eagles on his birthday week game

As Jerry Jones celebrates his 80th birthday, the Cowboys will be looking to make his birthday weekend memorable for him. And what better way to do it than by beating division rivals Philadelphia Eagles! The Eagles are 5-0 this season, and if the Cowboys manage to knock them off their high branch, Jones would be the happiest man alive.

But beating the Eagles will not be easy. Cooper Rush and his offense will have to deal with a solid defense, and keep outscoring a dominant Jalen Hurts and his offense. With Dak Prescott still out due to injury, the Cowboys will be hoping that the Eagles do not find a way to shut down their running plays, which they depend on quite a bit. It is seemingly their toughest game on the calendar.

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This game will be the most anticipated one, and the one most eyes will be glued to on Monday. Who will prevail and take the lead in probably the toughest division this season?