Ahead of a pivotal season with the Dallas Cowboys, stories have arisen that Mike McCarthy is annoyed by owner Jerry Jones, who has an erratic and overbearing image in league circles
Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy is “fed up” with owner Jerry Jones’ involvement as the team prepares for a crucial season. Following the Cowboys’ defeat at home to the Green Bay Packers in the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs, there was conjecture about McCarthy’s job security. Despite the fact that potential candidates like as Mike Vrabel, Jim Harbaugh, and Bill Belichick are on the market, Jones confirmed McCarthy’s position as head coach for the 2017 season.
The 60-year-old, who won Super Bowl XLV with the Packers, will coach the Cowboys through 2024 without a contract extension. Jones has argued that a head coach has particular hurdles in the final year of their contract, citing Jason Garrett’s experience with Dallas. McCarthy, however, is known to be dissatisfied with the current position in the front office. The Cowboys’ preparations for 2024 have been hampered by ongoing contract issues, particularly those of quarterback Dak Prescott, despite Jones’ declaration that the NFC East squad was “all in” earlier this summer.
“He’s doing the best he can,” a former Cowboys staff member told Go Long. “Some of the people I’ve talked to have said that he’s getting fed up with it a little bit.” The insider expressed sympathy for Prescott, saying, “It’s hard. I feel sorry for Dak. I believe Dak is a very excellent quarterback capable of leading a club to the Super Bowl. He has a lot to overcome.”
McCarthy had an amazing regular season record as Cowboys head coach, with 42 wins and 25 losses, resulting in a win rate of 62.7%, the greatest for any coach in team history. He has led Dallas to two NFC East titles in three years, but playoff success has eluded them, with a disappointing 1-3 record in the postseason during his tenure.
Under McCarthy’s direction, the Cowboys have routinely performed well in the regular season, winning at least 12 games in three straight seasons, a feat only equaled by the team’s 1990s dynasty era. However, this success has not been replicated in the playoffs, and important player departures such as Tony Pollard to the Titans and Tyler Biadasz to the Commanders may further jeopardize their chances.
Tensions are rising as Prescott’s future is uncertain and McCarthy’s contract nears its end. According to Go Long, “current players are more concerned about Jerry Jones than their own head coach,” casting doubt on the team’s morale as they seek their first Super Bowl championship since 1995.