Leta Ramirez made headlines in January 2024 when she publicly criticized Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott on social media, declaring “DAK ISN’T IT!!!” and expressing frustration with her son CeeDee Lamb’s quarterback situation. This unprecedented public dispute between an NFL player’s mother and his team’s franchise quarterback revealed the complex family dynamics surrounding professional football and the power of social media in modern sports discourse.
Following the Cowboys’ disappointing 48-32 wild-card playoff loss to the Green Bay Packers, Leta Ramirez took to Facebook to voice her displeasure with Prescott’s performance. Her posts went beyond simple criticism, suggesting that CeeDee deserved better and even expressing hope that he might join the Houston Texans, his hometown team. When another user suggested CeeDee should “come to the home team,” Leta responded emphatically, “S–t I wish he would”.
The controversy escalated when Leta declared in Facebook comments that “They need to get rid of his ass!!” referring to Prescott, and added, “It’s guys on that team [who] want RING They work hard too]”. These comments suggested she believed Prescott was preventing CeeDee and other Cowboys players from achieving championship success, a sentiment shared by many frustrated Cowboys fans.
Professional sports rarely see such direct public criticism from players’ family members toward teammates. NFL mothers typically maintain diplomatic relationships with their sons’ organizations, understanding that public controversy can create uncomfortable team dynamics. Leta’s willingness to speak openly demonstrated her fierce loyalty to CeeDee’s career advancement, even at the risk of creating internal conflict.
The timing of Leta’s comments proved particularly sensitive. Prescott and CeeDee were reportedly experiencing on-field chemistry issues, and speculation about their relationship was already circulating among fans and media. Leta’s public statements added fuel to existing concerns about the Cowboys’ offensive coordination and quarterback-receiver relationships.
Social media amplified Leta’s comments far beyond her original Facebook audience. Screenshots of her posts spread across Twitter, Instagram, and sports news websites, generating thousands of reactions from NFL fans. Her comments became part of the broader narrative surrounding Cowboys dysfunction and playoff failures, topics that generate significant engagement among football fans.
The incident highlighted generational differences in social media usage. Leta, like many parents of her generation, may not have fully anticipated how quickly her Facebook comments would spread across platforms and generate mainstream media coverage. Her direct, unfiltered communication style contrasted sharply with the typically measured public statements from NFL families.
CeeDee never publicly addressed his mother’s comments, maintaining professional relationships with both Prescott and the Cowboys organization. This diplomatic approach likely helped prevent further escalation while demonstrating his maturity in handling family-generated controversy. Professional athletes often struggle to balance family loyalty with team harmony when relatives create public disputes.
The situation resolved itself when both Leta and the broader Cowboys family moved past the immediate controversy. However, her comments remained part of the permanent record of social media discourse surrounding the Cowboys’ 2023 season and Prescott’s performance during crucial games.
Leta’s Facebook posts reflected genuine frustration shared by many Cowboys supporters who felt the team was underachieving despite talented players like CeeDee. Her maternal perspective provided raw emotional insight into family reactions to professional disappointments, showing how NFL failures affect not just players but their entire support systems.
The incident demonstrated how social media has democratized sports commentary, allowing previously unheard voices – including players’ mothers – to influence public discourse about professional teams. Leta’s willingness to speak her mind, regardless of potential consequences, earned both criticism and support from different segments of the fan base.
This controversy ultimately reinforced Leta Ramirez’s image as a fiercely protective mother who prioritizes her son’s success above diplomatic considerations, a characteristic that helped drive CeeDee’s development but occasionally creates public relations challenges in the professional sports environment.