Stephen A. Smith roasts 'nauseating' NFL team and says 'those fans make me sick' in incredible on-air rant
FIRST Take analyst Stephen A. Smith has torn into fans of the Dallas Cowboys during Monday's show.
The ESPN sportscaster, 55, branded Cowboys fans "nauseating" during an incredible on-air rant.
Stephen A. is well-known for his dislike of the franchise and began Monday's show by mocking their weekend loss to the Arizona Cardinals.
After going 2-0, the Cowboys fell apart at the University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday as they lost 28-16.
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Flanked by colleague Shannon Sharpe, Stephen A. began by discussing Dak Prescott after the Cowboys quarterback threw his first pick of the 2023 season.
And after Sharpe had criticized the Dallas offense for their lack of red zone production, Smith teed off on the fanbase.
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Stephen A. raged: "Cowboys fans are the most disgusting and nauseating fanbase in American history.
"They make me sick. And on this particular morning, when you're sitting there all depressed, I'm happy you're depressed because this is what you deserve."
Just last week, Stephen A. suggested broadcasting First Take live from the Cowboys parking lot.
But the suggestion had been quickly shut down by host Molly Qerim, who claimed she "wanted to live."
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Later in the show, Sharpe admitted: "Those Cowboy fans, they despise you. I'm getting [hate] because of you!"
But Stephen A. fired back: "Suck it up. You gotta deal with it."
Following Stephen A's outburst, one fan laughed: "Watching @stephenasmith roast the Cowboys on @FirstTake is must watch TV."
While another added: "My Cowboys looked like Stephen A throwing that first pitch."
And a third said: "It’s not football season without @FirstTake, best way to start the week."
But a fourth countered: "Miami Dolphins score 70 pts and them fools at @FirstTake wanna talk about the Cowboys first thing in the morning??"
First Take airs every weekday on ESPN from 10am ET to midday.
