Troy Aikman threw his final pass for the Dallas Cowboys 25 years ago in December, yet his airtime endures for well-known reasons.

Whether in commercials, radio spots or on Monday Night Football, Aikman often has insightful things to say.

A recent podcast appearance brought more of the same, as Aikman delivered some truth not long before his longtime former employer traded star edge rusher Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers.

“Parsons’ leverage,” Aikman said, “is that the Cowboys can’t win without him.”

That reality will be on full display when Dallas visits the reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday in the NFL season opener.

Dallas’ bid to unseat Philadelphia atop the NFC East — and contend with defending division runner-up and NFC finalist Washington — fi

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