Jaishawn Barham Goes Viral. Is This Actually a Big Deal?

Two Cowboys controversies are getting plenty of attention heading into Week 2 — but do either of them actually matter?

A sideline clip of rookie linebacker Jaishawn Barham and defensive coordinator Christian Parker has gone viral, with some questioning whether Barham was disrespecting his DC. Is it evidence of a bigger problem, or just an emotional young player frustrated by a rough start?

Then there’s the Cowboys’ defensive communication. Players and coaches insist the breakdowns are correctable, and Donovan Ezeiruaku says it’s “not a hard fix.” Critics see something different: if communication is this bad, is that a reflection on the coaching staff?

We break down what’s actually concerning, what might be getting blown out of proportion, and what we need to see from Christian Parker’s defense in Week 2.

Jump in the comments: Are the Cowboys’ communication problems an easy fix — or a warning sign of something bigger?

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