Cowboys players as Fourth of July traditions
What are two things that are rooted in history? If you guessed the Fourth of July, and the Dallas Cowboys, you would be correct. For those who are unaware, the Fourth of July is the day the United States celebrates as officially declaring its independence from Great Britain. As time has advanced, many traditions have […]
What are two things that are rooted in history?
If you guessed the Fourth of July, and the Dallas Cowboys, you would be correct.
For those who are unaware, the Fourth of July is the day the United States celebrates as officially declaring its independence from Great Britain.
As time has advanced, many traditions have come to be celebrated on the Fourth. Traditions such as fireworks, the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, the traditional backyard barb-b-que, and many more.
So let's take a look and see how Cowboys players compare to some of our favorite traditions.
Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest: DeMarcus Lawrence
This one is an easy one for me. The Hot Dog Contest is not for everyone, some find it dull and boring or even gross. Others are fascinated by how one person can consume 76 (yes 76) hot dogs in just 10 minutes. There is a niche group of people who have come to appreciate the science behind consuming that many hot dogs that quickly. For this reason, the comparison is DeMarcus Lawrence. To the average fan, Lawrence doesn't get much recognition because he doesn't have the sack numbers of a Micah Parsons. What they don't see is all the stuff he does to free up Parsons. He is phenomenal against the run, which isn't as noticed as sacks, and he has been a steady staple for this Cowboys' defense for quite some time.
Firework Show: Dak Prescott
Fireworks are a debatable topic for Americans. Some people love them, some people hate them. The same can be said for the quarterback of the Cowboys, Dak Prescott. If you ask any NFL fan where Dak Prescott ranks among starting NFL QBs, the range of outcomes you receive are absurd. Some rank him in the top ten, others will rank him outside the top twenty. Thus, some people love him, while others hate him.
This is the life of a Cowboys quarterback though – Cowboys fans went through the same issues with Tony Romo.
Boat Party: Micah Parsons
A big part of Fourth of July celebrations (at least in Texas) is getting out on the water, anchoring in at a cove, opening some cold beverages, blasting music on speakers and having a lake day. If you have a boat, you are likely the hot topic among friends for the weekend, and if you don't have one, you are likely jealous of the friend that does. That is Parsons. He is a player that every NFL fan is jealous of and wants on their team. Micah has taken the NFL by storm just two years into his playing career and is making a case to be the best edge rusher in the NFL.
Backyard Bar-b-que: Tyron Smith
The Backyard Bar-b-que is a tradition that is great when you're young. You get together with other families in the neighborhood, play yard games with your friends. It is a good time for all. When you get older, that tradition fades. The same can be said for Tyron Smith and his playing career. When Smith entered into the NFL in 2011, he rarely missed any time. He started and played in 79 games from 2011- 2015. As of late, Smith has been injured ,more than he has been healthy, and many question how much time he has left.
Parade: Zack Martin
A parade is another long standing tradition when it comes to the fourth of July. For the reason of it being a reliable go to option and for it being long standing, the player is Zack Martin.
Martin has been named to six first-team All-Pro teams, two second-team All-Pro teams, eight Pro-Bowls, he was a member of the All-Decade team, and he was a member of the PFWA All-Rookie team.
Martin has missed single digit games throughout his entire career, meaning he can be relied on as much as a yearly parade, if not more.
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