Dez Bryant calls for Cowboys culture shift amid 'nepotism,' trades blows with Micah Parsons

As if seeing Washington advance to the NFC Championship game wasn’t tough enough in Dallas, the Cowboys’ lack of playoff success is once again being discussed. The franchise’s last NFC Championship appearance was in 1996, now the longest of any team out there. Washington previously held the mark but handed the honors over to Dallas Saturday night.

Frustration has begun to bubble over on social media, specifically with Dez Bryant and Micah Parsons.

Bryant played for the Cowboys and was a true star but since leaving, has not been afraid to voice his opinion. He called for a culture change and spoke on the nepotism inside the organization.

“From now on, I’ll speak my truth about the Cowboys… whether it’s good or bad,” Bryant said via X. “Jerry has built a great brand, and now it’s time for the team to start winning. It’s time for a real culture shift. I’m fed up with all the nepotism..get someone in there who can win games.”

Eight seasons for Bryant in Dallas, having just two playoff appearances. Only one win came from them, eventually losing to Green Bay on both occasions — moments Cowboys fans do not enjoy reflecting on. But Bryant was there for a good period of time.

This led Parsons to take issue with Bryant calling out the team’s culture. He believes since Bryant played in Dallas, he could have been the one to change things.

“Stuff like this irrates me Dez because you had enough talent and was Probaly one greatest in your time!” Parsons said via X. “You could have changed the culture brother!! You could have changed the culture !”

Unsurprisingly, that tweet did not sit well with Bryant. He gave out his own response to Parsons, saying he is not a “yes-man” like some speculate are around in Dallas. Bryant also says the conversation goes a lot further than what is being played out on the field.

“I had to double back because you really said I could have changed the culture and emphasized that, as if you don’t know…I was never on the yes-man political ass-kissing shit. I sacrificed myself so a lot of you could do what you do. I’m on some shit that’s way deeper than football,” Bryant said.

“You are really too young to understand. You’ll realize soon you need more people like me who don’t give a fuck for the better of the athletes. The way I talked to Jerry vs the way you talk to Jerry is totally different.. Let it sink.”

This is where the conversation has ended, at least as of Sunday afternoon.

Parsons has been active on social media throughout the entire NFL playoffs, reacting like the rest of us. Sadly for Parsons, he might wind up watching two division rivals battle it out for a spot in the Super Bowl.