The Dallas Cowboys are a mess these days, and once again, head coach Mike McCarthy seems to be on the hot seat.
He has faced such speculation before, but now, there actually seems to be a real chance that he will get fired not too long from now.
Quarterback Dak Prescott, who is out for the season with a hamstring injury, has publicly endorsed McCarthy, executive vice president Stephen Jones, the son of owner Jerry Jones, said the whole team has McCarthy’s back.
However, the young Jones also said that the decision on whether to keep McCarthy will be based on more than wins and losses, per Jon Machota.
“I think our whole team endorses Mike McCarthy. He’s got skins on the wall. He’s won a Super Bowl. He’s been in multiple championship games. He knows what it takes to win in this league,” Jones said.
Cowboys EVP Stephen Jones when asked on @1053thefan about Dak Prescott endorsing Mike McCarthy to remain Cowboys head coach:
“I think our whole team endorses Mike McCarthy. He’s got skins on the wall. He’s won a Super Bowl. He’s been in multiple championship games. He knows what…
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) December 6, 2024
The Cowboys currently have a 5-7 record, and they have a slim chance of making the playoffs.
But they have won two games in a row, including a surprising victory over the Washington Commanders in Week 12 in which Cooper Rush, Prescott’s replacement, completed 24 of 32 pass attempts for 247 yards and two touchdowns.
Dallas has had a long rest since their Thanksgiving Day win over the New York Giants, and they will host the Cincinnati Bengals, another disappointing but talented team, this Monday.
As far as McCarthy’s job security, there has been lots of speculation that perhaps Bill Belichick, the former New England Patriots head coach, could be a good fit for the Cowboys.
However, it remains to be seen if the elder Jones would be willing to share the spotlight with Belichick, or if Belichick would even want the job.
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