The Dallas Cowboys are likely to search for their 10th head coach in franchise history following the 2024 season, as Mike McCarthy’s five-year contract will expire. Despite posting a solid regular-season record of 42-25 and a respectable winning percentage of .627, McCarthy has faced criticism due to the Cowboys’ lackluster postseason success. He has led the team to the playoffs three out of five years but has only won one of those postseason games, leaving many to believe the Cowboys may look for a change at the top.
Owner and general manager Jerry Jones is known for making bold decisions, and it’s expected that he will target high-profile coaching candidates to help push the Cowboys back into Super Bowl contention. With the franchise still under McCarthy’s leadership in Week 11, there are no official coaching odds yet, but rumors are already swirling about potential candidates.
Among the names being discussed as early favorites are two football giants: Deion Sanders and Bill Belichick. Sanders, currently the head coach at the University of Colorado, has generated a lot of buzz for his coaching prowess and charisma, while Belichick, the legendary head coach of the New England Patriots, is viewed as a possible hire given his immense experience and success in the NFL.
The prospect of Sanders taking over in Dallas is intriguing due to his rising popularity in college football and his ability to energize a team. His personality and leadership style would certainly bring a fresh, dynamic approach to a team that has long been underachieving in the postseason. Meanwhile, Belichick’s credentials as one of the greatest coaches in NFL history make him an automatic candidate for any high-profile job.
Though these rumors are just that—rumors—Cowboys fans and analysts alike are already speculating about what direction the franchise might take. With McCarthy’s future uncertain, Jones will likely continue to evaluate his options, and it’s clear that he is looking at some of the biggest names in coaching to return Dallas to its former glory.
