Dallas Cowboys proprietor Jerry Jones presumably dropped a clue about head coach Mike McCarthy’s future.
After a 3-7 begin, the Cowboys have received 4 of their final 5 video games. Throughout a Tuesday interview with KRLD-FM in Dallas, Jones credited McCarthy for the crew’s enchancment.
“I am unable to let you know how proud I’m of the way in which the teaching employees, led by Mike McCarthy, the way in which that the management on this crew, and actually happy with these younger gamers,” Jones stated (h/t The Athletic’s Jon Machota). “They simply are rising mentally and bodily by leaps and bounds, makes me assume we have got an impressive future forward of us.”
Jones complimenting McCarthy — who’s within the final 12 months of his contract — might sign he is contemplating re-signing the HC.
On Monday, The Athletic’s Dianna Russini famous McCarthy’s inventory is trending up after the Cowboys beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 26-24 in Week 16, though they have been already eradicated from the playoffs.
She wrote, “Many across the league imagine McCarthy goes to get a brand new contract from Jerry Jones.”
In 5 seasons with Dallas, McCarthy is 1-3 within the playoffs and hasn’t made an NFC Championship Recreation. The upcoming teaching carousel might embody higher choices, resembling Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and former Tennessee Titans HC Mike Vrabel.
Nonetheless, they might not be keen to work with an overbearing proprietor like Jones. Plus, McCarthy’s circumstances in 2024 have not been ultimate.
Beginning quarterback Dak Prescott suffered a season-ending hamstring damage in Week 9 towards the Atlanta Falcons. Backup QB Cooper Rush has changed him, going 4-3 in seven begins.
In Weeks 17 and 18, the Cowboys face the Philadelphia Eagles (12-3) on the highway and the Washington Commanders (10-5) at dwelling, respectively. Each matchups might be pivotal for McCarthy.
If the Cowboys win each video games, they are going to have a successful document for the fourth straight season. This might assist show the HC deserves one other likelihood in Dallas.