Troy Aikman dropped a juicy take when adding his commentary about the Dallas Cowboys and Mike McCarthy parting separate ways on Monday. Following the announcement that McCarthy and the Cowboys could not come to an agreement on a new contract and that the two parties will be mutually parting,

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

Without checking all of the tapes, I feel comfortable in saying that number is zero.

These days, most people know Troy Aikman as ESPN’s lead NFL color commentator, one half of a stellar duo with play-by-play person Joe Buck. But once upon a time, Aikman was a Dallas Cowboys legend, winning three Super Bowls with the franchise in the 1990s as their starting quarterback.

Echoing the sentiments of Cowboys Nation, Troy Aikman is criticizing Jerry Jones for his handling of Mike McCarthy's exit and and diminishing of the franchise's stature.

Signs seemed to point toward the Dallas Cowboys retaining Mike McCarthy as their head coach for 2025 after owner and general manager Jerry Jones profusely praised him after their Week 18 finale against the Washington Commanders.

Once again, Jerry Jones is tasked with the decision of hiring a football coach. History suggests that doesn't bode well for the Cowboys.

Troy Aikman isn't holding his punches ... "A guy who has familiarity with the building, he's worked obviously with the Cowboys and Jerry Jones and they know each other very well. "In fact, when Mike McCarthy got the job, it was told to Mike that Kellen ...

Aikman, though, shot down the idea that the Cowboys are a “coveted job” for any head coaching candidate.

Troy Aikman hasn't been shy when it comes to criticizing his old team. While he's quick to say he loved his time with the Dallas Cowboys, he also seems to be frustrated with the direction they've gone over the past couple of decades.

The longtime Cowboys quarterback and Hall of Famer ripped the organization and owner Jerry Jones on ESPN on Monday night ahead of the wild-card matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Rams. McCarthy and the Cowboys officially split on Monday after negotiations between the two fell apart.