Ryan Clark Criticizes Cowboys and Defends Lamar Jackson in Recent NFL Analyses

Ryan Clark, a former NFL safety and current ESPN analyst, has been vocal about his critiques and defenses of various NFL teams and players in recent days. Following the Dallas Cowboys‘ 30-24 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, Clark unleashed strong criticism on the Cowboys’ performance. He emphasized the team’s lack of second-half adjustments, calling their game plan “trash” and highlighting the significant decline in their offense and defense compared to last season. Clark noted that the Cowboys, who were once the best offense and had a top-5 defense, have now dropped to the 22nd-best offense and the 31st-worst defense.

Clark also targeted Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, who has had a tumultuous season with 10 touchdowns and eight interceptions so far. This criticism comes on the heels of Stephen A. Smith‘s similar blasts at Prescott’s performance. Clark’s comments underscore the challenges the Cowboys face, including limited financial flexibility due to lucrative contracts for Prescott and wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, and the failure of the Ezekiel Elliott experiment.

In contrast, Clark defended Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson after the Ravens’ surprising loss to the Cleveland Browns. Clark praised Jackson’s performance, describing him as “magic” and highlighting his ability to move the ball up and down the field despite not being able to score in the end zone. Clark’s defense of Jackson emphasizes the quarterback’s skill and the broader issues within the Ravens’ team that contributed to the loss.

Clark’s analyses reflect his candid and often fiery approach to NFL commentary, making him a notable voice in the sports media landscape.