Jerry Jones confirms outcome of last regular season game won’t impact Cowboys’ long-term vision
Jerry Jones dismissed the rumors about the impact of Week 18 game on the future of coaching staff, stating that the decision has already been made.
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Despite the collapse of last season, the Dallas Cowboys entered this season with an air of overconfidence. After stumbling to a 7-9 record and a playoff-elimination, it’s high time for them to learn from their mistakes. However, comments from owner Jerry Jones suggest otherwise.
After the breakdown of this season, head coach Mike McCarthy is considered to be sitting in the hot seat despite the continuous support from the owner of the franchise. The rumors and speculations surrounding McCarthy’s future in Dallas intensified with the Week 18 game against the Washington Commanders.
In a recent appearance on 105.3 The Fan radio show, the Cowboys 82-year-old owner addressed the ongoing rumors concerning head coach McCarthy with a 1-3 record in playoffs. He dismissed the rumors by stating that the decision has already been made with respect to the team’s long-term vision and shall have no effect from the upcoming Week 18 game.
The hay is in the barn as far as our staff is concerned,I don’t think something would happen out here Sunday that would impact where we’re gonna be as we go forward.
Jerry Jones said, via Jon Machota
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones on @1053thefan on if there's anything that could happen Sunday that would impact his decision on the future of the team's coaching staff: "The hay is in the barn as far as our staff is concerned. … I don't think something would happen out here Sunday…
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) January 3, 2025
The Cowboys’ General Manager refrained from indicating whether the decision regarding the coaching staff’s future would involve extension or dismissal. Going against everyone, Jones gave McCarthy a chance to prove himself this season and as he approaches the end of his contract, the pressing question remains whether the Cowboys will give him another chance.
Mike McCarthy faces uncertainty in Dallas and interest from Chicago
Amid the ongoing buzz where former NFL head coach Jon Gruden’s name has been linked to potentially replace the Cowboys head coach, McCarthy has been connected to certain available jobs in the league. After the firing of Matt Eberflus, the Chicago Bears are in the market for a good head coach to focus on the development of rookie Caleb Williams.
It’s been a great experience for our family. It’s been an awesome experience for our family. It’s the Dallas Cowboys. It’s one of a kind. I love coming to work everyday. I love the players and the coaches.
Mike McCarthy said about the uncertainty about his job in Dallas
McCarthy’s name has been linked to the available job in the Windy City, given it would provide him an opportunity to train and develop a quarterback from the very basic in the league, which many prominent head coaches have done.
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