​The Dallas Cowboys haven’t won a Super Bowl in thirty years, but they are still the undisputed financial kings of the sporting world. By 2026, the team’s value spiked to a mind-boggling $13 billion (per Forbes).Dec 21, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Stephen A. Smith , American sports television personality, walks on the field before the game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn ImagesAnd this financial muscle translates directly into the field, with a lineup absolutely loaded with highly paid superstars. Under center is Dak Prescott, playing under a massive $240 million contract. He was the league’s first-ever $60-million-a-year quarterback.Prescott has talented targets in CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens, a pair that veteran ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith calls the deadliest wide receiver duo in the game.For now, Pickens is playing on a hefty $27.3 million franchise tag, while Javonte Williams handles the backfield duties with a $24 million contract. Last season, their defense was a complete flop, allowing opponents to score a league-worst 30.1 points per game after trading away star defender Micah Parsons.To clean up the mess, owner Jerry Jones fired the defensive staff and completely rebuilt the front line. They hired Christian Parker as defensive coordinator. Dallas went all-in by giving defensive tackle Quinnen Williams a $105.9 million extension, trading for linebacker Rashan Gary, adding veteran Von Miller, and drafting top prospects safety Caleb Downs and outside LB Malachi Lawrence.Stephen A. Smith Foresees Failure for Dallas CowboysThese massive upgrades have split the opinions of top NFL analysts. On ESPN’s “First Take,” NFL insider Adam Schefter openly warned Stephen A. Smith that the Cowboys are built for a deep run.“The Dallas Cowboys are coming,” Schefter said. “They are coming this year… it’s going to be a long, nervous, anxious year for Stephen A. Smith.”However, Smith immediately refuted the hype.“I ran when I ran into Jerry Jones in LA,” Smith said. “He seemed very confident. And they weren’t making any headlines. No drama in the offseason. This does seem to be a bit different.“But last time I checked, at least three, if not all four teams in the NFC North are a threat of Detroit, Chicago, and Green Bay. Okay, I’m looking at the West and one is the reigning defending Super Bowl champions and the other one is a team that everybody thinks should be, who by the way just acquired Myles Garrett and got Aaron Donald to come out of retirement.“Forgive me if I believe, just be patient! Wait for the fall,” he added. “It’s coming. I’ve been right for 30 years… going on 31!!!”“I got to say the [Dallas] Cowboys on paper look very, very impressive. … Just be patient. Wait for it. They will fall!” @stephenasmith responds to @AdamSchefter’s comments surrounding the Dallas Cowboys pic.twitter.com/PLJ9DoOl9