Jerry Jones, the owner of the Dallas Cowboys, may have hinted that head coach Mike McCarthy is on the way out after this season. McCarthy’s contract with the team expires at the end of the year, and with the Cowboys enduring a disappointing 2024 season, many fans are calling for his dismissal. McCarthy has a solid record with the team, including three 12-win seasons, but has failed to deliver a deep playoff run, leaving his job status uncertain.
Despite the mounting pressure, Jerry Jones has avoided directly criticizing McCarthy. In recent comments, he spoke positively about the coach, praising his work ethic, football mind, and relationship with players. Jones mentioned, “I know how hard he works,” and added that McCarthy has “a lot of fire in his belly.” Jones also remarked that some of the best coaches show their true value in tough times, suggesting that McCarthy could still prove himself.
However, fans quickly noticed a pattern in Jones’ language that mirrors his previous comments about former head coach Jason Garrett. In a similar situation, Jones praised Garrett, calling him “one of the smartest coaches and one of the hardest-working coaches,” only to fire him a month later. This has led many to believe that McCarthy’s tenure may follow the same trajectory as Garrett’s.
McCarthy’s situation is further complicated by the Cowboys’ current 3-5 record, which could worsen with quarterback Dak Prescott sidelined by injury. With the team struggling, McCarthy is often seen as the easiest scapegoat for the team’s underperformance. Despite his respectable 45-30 record, McCarthy has failed to make a significant playoff push, which only adds to the pressure for Jones to make a change.
As McCarthy enters the final year of his contract, Cowboys fans are increasingly convinced that he will be let go after the season. Many believe that Jones is simply sticking with McCarthy for the remainder of the year, given that he’s already under contract, and will make a coaching change in the offseason. With the team faltering and McCarthy’s future uncertain, speculation continues to grow regarding his job security
