As the Dallas Cowboys face the conclusion of their season, speculation looms over the future of head coach Mike McCarthy. Recently, McCarthy received a significant endorsement from former Cowboys head coach Jimmy Johnson during the Fox NFL pregame show. Johnson, a Pro Football Hall of Famer, expressed his belief that McCarthy should remain at the helm for the upcoming season, stating, "I think he will be the Cowboys coach next year, and he deserves to be the Cowboy coach." This sentiment reflects a growing confidence within the Cowboys organization regarding McCarthy's leadership.
This season has been challenging for the Cowboys, currently holding a 7-8 record, largely due to a series of injuries that have plagued the team. The most notable setback was the season-ending injury to starting quarterback Dak Prescott in early November. The injury woes continued as key players such as Zack Martin, CeeDee Lamb, Trevon Diggs, and DeMarvion Overshown also found themselves sidelined. Despite these challenges, owner Jerry Jones acknowledged the efforts of McCarthy, backup quarterback Cooper Rush, and the makeshift offensive line in keeping the team competitive.
With playoffs out of reach for the first time since 2020, the focus now shifts to McCarthy's future. According to insider Jay Glazer, Jones is expected to meet with McCarthy shortly after the season concludes to discuss his status. There are indications that McCarthy is garnering interest from other teams should the Cowboys decide to part ways with him.
