Team owner Jerry Jones and coach Mike McCarthy are making wise decisions regarding the future of the Dallas Cowboys.
As McCarthy’s five-year contract nears expiration, he is engaged in accelerated negotiations aimed at securing his position with the team.
At the start of this season, McCarthy did not have an extension for 2025, a cautious approach by the Jones family following the team’s disappointing upset loss to the Packers last year, which left them reeling.
The result of that defeat prompted discussions about a “Blow It Up” strategy for 2025, signaling a potential roster rebuild and possibly a coaching staff overhaul.
Throughout the year, despite the team finishing a lackluster 7-10, Jones consistently expressed support for his head coach, even while critics suggested that the franchise was slow to make a decision regarding McCarthy’s future.
However, it’s worth noting that McCarthy had the option to decline the Cowboys’ offer and pursue head coaching positions elsewhere.
Interest in McCarthy is apparent, with the Chicago Bears reportedly seeking to interview him, alongside speculation about the New Orleans Saints fueled by his agent, Don Yee.
For the Joneses, what some may perceive as “dysfunction” could be seen as “due diligence” in ensuring they consider all their options, a sentiment that might also resonate with McCarthy.
When the Cowboys first hired McCarthy, their hope was that he would raise the team’s performance to new heights, but that aspiration has yet to be realized.
In his 84 games with the franchise, the former Super Bowl-winning coach from Green Bay has compiled a 49-35 record, marked by leading the team to three consecutive seasons with 12 wins and playoff appearances.
Despite ongoing speculation about potential coaching replacements, including names like Bill Belichick and Deion Sanders, the Cowboys have chosen to remain steady in their approach.
If both parties reach an agreement soon, with a deadline approaching on Tuesday before McCarthy becomes a free agent, there remains a question: if he continues to win regular-season games but fails to secure playoff victories as he has in his tenure so far, will the Cowboys’ decision to retain him—especially after enduring a 30-year Super Bowl drought—be seen as a failure?
