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An anecdote highlighting Aikman's frustrations depicts a practice session where he confronted Switzer over players arriving late and underprepared—a practice that culminated in Switzer opting to cancel the day's training. For Aikman, moments like these were indicative of a departure from championship-worthy preparation, a decline from the disciplined regime he aspired to maintain.
Reflecting on Legacy
Throughout the years, numerous critics and commentators have illuminated Aikman’s statistics and career achievements while overlooking the subtleties of his experience. Aikman firmly believes he could have achieved greater heights, comparable to what Brady would later realize. Instead, the mid to late '90s brought disorganization that overshadowed his leadership.