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.

Former Dallas Cowboys QB Troy Aikman was on Monday Night Countdown when he said the Cowboys head coaching job was not alluring. What prompted Aikman’s comments?

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

“Monday Night Football” commentator and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman had some harsh opinions about the now-vacant Cowboys head-coaching position before Monday night’s wild-card game between the Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Rams.

The Dallas Cowboys shocked the NFL world on Monday afternoon, deciding to part ways with head coach Mike McCarthy after a disappointing 7-10 season.

Troy Aikman didn't hesitate to offer an honest take on the Dallas Cowboys' head coaching vacancy during ESPN's Monday Night Countdown. On Monday, ESPN insider Adam Schefter broke the news that the Dallas Cowboys had parted ways with head coach Mike McCarthy.

Pro Football Hall of Famer Troy Aikman blasted his former team, the Dallas Cowboys, over their current coaching situation.