The Dallas Cowboys made headlines this NFL offseason when they parted ways with wide receiver Dez Bryant. It seems Cowboys Hall of Famer and FOX NFL analyst Troy Aikman is not saddened by his departure.

He has taken it a step further by declaring Dallas is not either. According to Clarence Hill Jr. of the Star-Telegram, Aikman feels Bryant's inability to beat man coverage will not be missed.

“The Dez from 2017 I don’t think they will miss at all,” Aikman said during a conference with local reporters leading up his broadcast of Sunday’s season opener between the Carolina Panthers. “No matter who they got coaching the receivers. I don’t think Dez was threat for most, it not all of last year. When you get one on one looks, no matter who you are as a receiver,, that is what you are looking for as a quarterback. And if you can’t beat defenders one on one then you simply can’t play in the NFL.”

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As blunt as they are, there is certainly plenty of truth to Aikman's comments. Bryant did not look like the elite wideout he once was. Furthermore, the chemistry between him and quarterback Dak Prescott was virtually non-existent. As a result, the former three-time Pro Bowler finished the 2017 campaign with 69 receptions for 838 yards and six touchdowns.

While Bryant did not have the best season, it would be unfair to pin the struggles solely on him. The offense as a whole went down the drain the last season, and it only got worse with the suspension of running back Ezekiel Elliott. It became clear early on that Prescott had taken a considerable step back from his stellar rookie year.

Although Bryant may not be the receiver he once was, one could make the argument that he is still better than the other wideouts currently on the roster. Their receiving corps has received scathing criticism for its lack of talent. That said, it is difficult to gauge where Aikman's faith in them lies.