Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones apparently has a soft spot for his head coach. Speaking on 1053 The Fan earlier this week, Jones did not rule out the possibility of an extension for embattled head coach Mike McCarthy.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones on @1053thefan said he's not ruling out a contract extension for head coach Mike McCarthy.
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) November 26, 2024
"I don't think that's crazy at all. This is a Super Bowl-winning coach. Mike McCarthy has been there and done that. He has great ideas. We got a lot of football…
McCarthy has been the subject of firing rumors dating back to late last season. The Cowboys currently find themselves mired in a nightmare season: They've lost three of their nine games, and quarterback Dak Prescott is done for the year with a hamstring injury.
McCarthy is a popular punching bag among fans, but his resume is difficult to argue with: Across 18 seasons and two different franchises, he has amassed a 171-109-2 record and even won a Super Bowl in 2010 with the Green Bay Packers. He's also easily one of the most accomplished offensive minds in football, having served as head coach or offensive coordinator for 11 offenses that achieved top-five finishes in points scored, including thrice with the Cowboys.
Still, football is a what-have-you-done-for-me-lately sport, and McCarthy's recent postseason achievements have left much to be desired. The Cowboys have only had one playoff win since McCarthy joined the organization in 2020, and fans (as well as maybe players) are clearly losing patience.
Ultimately, an extension for McCarthy is very unlikely. As successful as he's been, he has clearly lost the faith of the fanbase. A new head coach (even an inferior one) will inspire infinitely more optimism, hope, and patience for 2025 and beyond. If McCarthy is going to continue coaching following this season, it may have to be with another team.
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