Jerry Jones has once again stirred the pot with his recent remarks, adding intrigue to the Dallas Cowboys’ upcoming postseason campaign. Following their convincing 38-10 victory over the Washington Commanders in Week 18, which secured the NFC East’s top spot, owner Jerry Jones made comments that cast some doubt on the job security of head coach Mike McCarthy.
When asked about McCarthy’s future with the team, Jones told reporters, “we’ll see how each game goes,” as reported by Clarence Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. These remarks have raised questions about McCarthy’s position within the organization.
Notably, football analyst Peter King found Jones’s comments intriguing. King speculated that Jones might be leaving the door open for the Cowboys to pursue Bill Belichick when the New England Patriots part ways with him during the offseason.
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— Shan Shariff (@1053SS) January 9, 2024
The Cowboys face their first playoff challenge against the Green Bay Packers in the wild-card round, a team that holds a special connection for head coach Mike McCarthy.
While Dallas has made the playoffs in the past two seasons under McCarthy’s leadership, they have been unable to progress beyond the divisional round. The team’s failure to reach the NFC Championship game since their Super Bowl-winning season in 1995 has clearly frustrated Jerry Jones.
As the Cowboys gear up for their crucial postseason journey, all eyes will be on both their performance on the field and the unfolding dynamics within the organization.