Cowboys' Mike McCarthy responds to Troy Aikman's critical comments

Hall of Famer Troy Aikman ripped the Dallas Cowboys wide receivers for their effort on the field and head coach Mike McCarthy has now responded.

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy celebrates with Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb. / Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

The Dallas Cowboys are kicking off a new week as they put the bye behind them and turn their attention to the San Francisco 49ers, who have beaten the Cowboys in three straight seasons.

Dallas had a lot to improve on during the bye week and on Monday head coach Mike McCarthy stepped to the podium to face the media.

While McCarthy fielded questions about what the team worked on and the health of key players, he was also asked about critical comments from Cowboys legend Troy Aikman.

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Aikman ripped the wide receivers for being "lazy" and their lackluster route running, but how does McCarthy evaluate the receiving unit?

"They don't carry any weight with me, because I watch all the tape, I get to go to the meetings, I'm at practice, I'm part of the games. So I have a clear understanding of what and where," McCarthy said.

"Troy's statement in particular, I don't agree with the word selection. There is definitely need for improvement in every position, not just one position that he commented on."

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) walks the field before a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. / Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Well, if you say so. Mike.

Most analysts agreed with Aikman's take on the wide receivers and the lack of production from the unit as a whole backs up his claim.

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Detroit Lions star Kerby Joseph went as far as to say that the Lions only focused on stopping CeeDee for their defensive gameplan, because they weren't concerned with anyone else.

While McCarthy may not think Aikman's words carry any weight, he should. But, it seems he wants to take the approach of the front office and just look the other way.

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