The Dallas Cowboys remain stagnant in their head coaching decision, creating a perception of incompetence. Jerry Jones's refusal to allow Mike McCarthy to explore other opportunities, despite indecisiveness about his future, has intensified scrutiny. Compounding the issue, it was revealed that assistant coaches are now free agents, which could lead to a significant loss of talent from the coaching staff.
Clarence Hill of DFW reported that coaches looking to build their own staffs have been reaching out to Cowboys assistants, particularly noting that Al Harris, the assistant head coach, is garnering interest from other teams. Harris has been instrumental in developing players like Trevon Diggs and DaRon Bland into top performers.
The Cowboys could also see interest in Mike Zimmer, who has proven his defensive acumen throughout the season. With other teams securing coaching staff while Dallas hesitates, they risk losing valuable assets that could leave McCarthy at a disadvantage if he remains with the team. The strategy appears risky, and it remains to be seen whether it will yield positive results for the Cowboys.
