Jets Aaron Rodgers lobbies for free agent Mike McCarthy, says “Hell of a ball coach”
Veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers was baffled by Dallas Cowboys ending their relationship with Mike McCarthy, claiming he is one of the best.
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Mike McCarthy remains without a job after he and the Dallas Cowboys mutually agreed to go their separate ways. Several teams were put on high alert following the news and even set up interviews to possibly appoint him as their head coach.
McCarthy received endorsement from his former quarterback, Aaron Rodgers. The veteran is in the same boat as McCarthy, even though the New York Jets haven’t officially cut him from the team. In Thursday’s episode of the Pat McAfee Show, Rodgers praised McCarthy for his work with an injury-hit Cowboys squad.
Hell of a ball coach, hell of a ball coach. What he did this year with the amount of injuries they had I thought was amazing.
Aaron Rodgers said
Several Cowboys players were in shock to hear about McCarthy leaving his post. Star linebacker Micah Parsons claimed it was devastating news for him. Rodgers who won a Super Bowl with McCarthy revealed he can understand the sentiment.
Hearing the guys talking about him, I wasn’t surprised. Anybody that’s played for Mike and gets to know him a little bit, and gets to feel that great big heart that he has. It’s special.
Aaron Rodgers said
"Big Mike is one HELL of a ball coach..
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) January 16, 2025
Anybody that plays for Mike and gets to know him a bit knows that he's special" ~ @AaronRodgers12#PMSLive pic.twitter.com/sf8afXvw3o
This wasn’t the first time Rodgers praised McCarthy. In a November episode of McAfee’s show, he confided his fondness for McCarthy.
I love Mike… I ain’t got much to say besides that, man. Mike’s my boy. I love Mike and you know sometimes some people say things, s**t I’ve said a lot of things I want to say back, I’d like to have said back.
Aaron Rodgers said
Could the New York Jets appoint Mike McCarthy as head coach?
The Jets are actively searching for their next head coach. After firing Robert Saleh midway through the season, Jeff Ulbrich took over the role on an interim basis and finished the campaign with a 5-12 record.
There’s doubt surrounding whether Ulbrich is the right man for the job, even though owner Woody Johnson and Jets President Hymie Elahi interviewed him recently. Several others are in line for a chance to coach one of the best rosters in the league, comprising Garrett Wilson, Breece Hall, Braelon Allen, and Quincy Williams.
How can Mike McCarthy not get an interview….
— Harrison Glaser (@NYJetsTFMedia) January 16, 2025
How can the #Jets not want Aaron Rodgers back…. pic.twitter.com/LsDtgadpSQ
Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn leads the race for the time being. That baffling part about the entire ordeal is that the Jets haven’t set up a meeting with McCarthy. The Cowboys took a lot of time to let him go, but the Jets should pounce on the chance to reunite Rodgers with his former coach.
McCarthy, in the meantime, interviewed for the Chicago Bears job. However, a team that is more ready to win a major trophy next season is the Jets.
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