Dallas-area sports talk radio host Bob Sturm made a risky proclamation about the Cowboys in advance of the NFL Draft 2022.
“If they take Tyler Smith in Round 1, I will submit my retirement papers,” Sturm tweeted, in response to a collection of mocks in which ESPN analyst Mel Kiper Jr. projected Smith to the Cowboys.
This tweet was sent Thursday morning. Fast forward to Thursday evening?
Bob Sturm (bottom right) said he would retire if the Cowboys selected Tyler Smith in the first round. Getty Images
Tyler Smith, a left tackle from Tulsa, was picked no. 24 overall by the Cowboys. Getty ImagesAnnouncer voice: With the 24th overall pick in the NFL Draft, the Cowboys select Tyler Smith, left tackle, Tulsa.
“It was a great run, guys. Love you,” Sturm tweeted after a follower told him he couldn’t send the retirement tweet without repercussions.
Sturm proceeded to tweet two videos he’d seen of Smith getting beaten defenders.
Sturm co-hosts afternoon drive for 1310 The Ticket, and covers the Cowboys for The Athletic.
It’s presumable that he will not follow through on his retirement threat, but what a story it would be if he did just that.
