Speculation has swirled all season about Mike McCarthy's job security.
The Dallas Cowboys' struggles this season seem to be adding to the noise surrounding their head coach. The Cowboys upset the Washington Commanders last Sunday, but their overall record is 4-7. Dallas is still expected to land a top-12 pick in the draft.
McCarthy is in the final year of his contract, and it remains unclear whether longtime team owner Jerry Jones will choose to bring him or any other members of the current coaching staff back. Appearing on “105.3 The Fan'' on Tuesday, Jones was asked if he doubted offering McCarthy a contract extension.
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Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy and Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones speak to the media during a press conference at The Star's Ford Center on January 8, 2020 in Frisco, Texas. (Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
“I don't think it's crazy at all. It's nothing crazy,” Jones said. “Listen, Mike McCarthy is an outstanding coach. …Mike McCarthy has been there, done that. He has great ideas. The bottom line is, have you seen any signs of what we're doing? By the end of this year, we're going to be on par with this staff. We should have a lot of football left.”
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McCarthy dismissed questions about Jones' comments, citing preparations for the Cowboys' Thanksgiving Day game against the New York Giants.
Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy watches during the first half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday, November 25, 2021 in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
“I haven't talked about it all year and I'm definitely not going to start in an important divisional game in a short week,” he said. “But I'm not going to give up the positive vibes either. So keep it going. It's all good. But yeah, that's not what I'm really focused on.”
The Cowboys lost quarterback Dak Prescott to injury earlier this month, but Jones pointed to several reasons for optimism. Dallas wide receiver Brandin Cooks and defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence will soon be eligible to return from injured reserve. Meanwhile, offensive lineman Zach Martin and tight end Jake Ferguson are expected to return soon.
October 6, 2024. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is on the field before a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acresure Stadium. (Charles LeClair Iman Images)
The Cowboys are in third place in the NFC East standings.
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Dallas is not mathematically eliminated from playoff contention and seems unlikely to earn a wild card spot. Either way, one thing Dallas won't do is drag out games to improve their position in the NFL Draft.
“I think the game is too important. It's very important to win,” Jones said. “When you look at the coach, hey, the coach is sitting there. I don't think they don't add up wins and losses during their career, and they don't like losing out there, so if you can ask,” , what I want to say is that for all of us, winning is very satisfying no matter the circumstances, and it leads to growth. Draft picks that didn't work out were so high that you have to consider what happens when you get a pick and the possibility of knocking one out of there. Well, as opposed to winning the match. ”
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