Stephen A. Smith did not hold back after hearing Jerry Jones’ latest comments about George Pickens, admitting he was left genuinely uncomfortable.
The Dallas Cowboys owner was addressing Pickens’ future with the franchise as the team continues to operate under the franchise tag window.
However, the way Jones delivered his response quickly became the bigger talking point. Instead of offering clarity, his comments appeared vague and uneasy, leaving reporters visibly unsure of how to react.
Stephen A. Smith reacts strongly to Jerry Jones’ George Pickens comments
Speaking in a clip shared by First Take, Smith made his feelings clear.
“I’m very disturbed by what Jerry Jones said. I’m gonna call him. I’m gonna go see him if I can, if he will allow me to, because I’m not comfortable with what words just, I just heard come out of Jerry Jones mouth,” Smith said.
Smith’s reaction came after Jones gave a non-committal answer regarding Pickens’ long-term situation, suggesting the process would simply “play itself out” within the franchise tag timeline.
Rather than clarifying the team’s intentions, the response raised more questions, particularly given Pickens’ importance to the Cowboys’ offense. That uncertainty is what triggered such a strong response.
Stephen A. Smith points to an uncomfortable atmosphere during Jerry Jones interview
Smith also highlighted how the moment felt beyond just the words themselves.
“Look at the reporters behind them. Look at their faces … that’s a very, very uncomfortable thing. I love Jerry Jones. Everybody knows that,” Smith continued.
He concluded, stating: “Everybody knows that’s my guy. I don’t like that. I don’t like that at all. That’s incredibly uncomfortable to say.”
According to Smith, it was not just what Jones said, but how it landed in the room that stood out. The visible reaction from reporters reinforced the sense that something felt off about the exchange.
In a situation where clarity was expected, the tone instead created confusion, and that is why the moment has continued to gain attention.
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