Cowboys Rumors: Team Doing 'Homework' on HC Candidates amid Mike McCarthy Buzz

[bluemagic4ever]

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10149529

Do we think this is legit? or is that leaked to make the fan base feel like they have researched options but knowing that they are bringing MM back?

Just interesting bc they say they havent even thoughts about the off season yet, and then this is released but why even release that? If you been saying you havent thought about it, there are no names really attached, and besides leveraging MM like his agent is trying to leverage Dallas, why even talk about this?

Jerry said week 18 wouldnt change anything in reference to his decision, so if its hay in the barn, why are you doing research? Or are you silently encouraging MM to interview else where?

Feel like its alot of chicken being played.

And I dont trust anything coming out of Glazer's mouth bc he was the person who connect MM to the Cowboys when he interviewed. He was the man advocate in getting him here

 

[bluemagic4ever]

https://cowboyswire.usatoday.com/2025/01/04/cowboys-mike-mccarthy-jerry-jones-decision-reasons/

I agree with the later....


Being good enough to win in the regular season seems to be good enough for the fanbase. McCarthy’s Cowboys remain a ratings juggernaut, win or lose. The value of the Cowboys franchise remains the highest in the world, win or lose. Merchandise sales, media coverage and attendance also seem to be impervious to team failures. Jones doesn’t have to force the replacement if he doesn’t see a clear and obvious upgrade.

There’s an excellent chance the Cowboys decided McCarthy’s fate last winter and his exodus is simply a forgone conclusion. Jones doesn’t like to spend money if he doesn’t have to (see also the Cowboys annual free agent spending) and firing McCarthy with one year left on his contract would essentially require Dallas to pay two head coaches in 2024. Under this very realistic premise the Cowboys are just allowing McCarthy to save face and stay marketable even if they’ve already decided a new direction for the franchise.

Based on the wealth of data McCarthy has given them over the years, the odds are Jones knows exactly what McCarthy’s fate is. But there remains a possibility Jones really is undecided and simply waiting until the full candidate pool has shown itself.

McCarthy’s contract expires on January 14, so Jones has time to see who hits the coaching market and who does not. If a clear and obvious upgrade isn’t available for the Cowboys, Jones may simply decide McCarthy is good enough.

 

[Sydla]

God, we are run by two idiots

 

[bluemagic4ever]

God, we are run by two idiots

I agree, totally.

 

[stiletto]

What'd they do? Move up to using Google to read a little more about the guys out there?

 

[Risen Star]

We have everything covered.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Per The Athletic's Dianna Russini, the Cowboys have started doing "homework" on potential candidates if they either don't bring McCarthy back or can't agree to terms on an extension before his contract expires on Jan. 14.

Thanks Captain Obvious.

 

[CCBoy]

Thanks Captain Obvious.

He covers all possibilities in the Post Season Analysis yearly. His staff stays busy.

 

[fivetwos]

I guess they want it out there that they are “doing homework” after Stephens mouth revealed that they “hadn’t thought about it.”

I hope Mike holds them up for a ransom to hang around this mess.

If they would just SHUT UP it wouldn’t be so bad. Not an option apparently.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

Thanks Captain Obvious.

LOL....but she is very respected inside league circles. Put it this way.......she's a sports writer version of Schefter and Rapsheet.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

He covers all possibilities in the Post Season Analysis yearly. His staff stays busy.

if you are talking about Russini, she's a female

 

[Coogiguy03]

Hope he doesn't take the lazy route and hire from within

 

[bluemagic4ever]

Hope he doesn't take the lazy route and hire from within

Yeah I agree... There isnt anyone on this staff I would consider -maybe Zimmer but he it seems like the DC grind was tough enough on him after that presser. But I want some new energy.

 

[Cowfan75Lives]

Jerry either knew Fat Mike was gone after a wasted season that he planned, or he knew he was bringing him back after a wasted season that he planned.

 

[Coogiguy03]

Yeah I agree... There isnt anyone on this staff I would consider -maybe Zimmer but he it seems like the DC grind was tough enough on him after that presser. But I want some new energy.

right!!!

 

[Carson]

I wonder what Ron Rivera, Marvin Lewis and Jeff Fisher are up to in a few weeks

 

[CTcowboy203]

consistently saying that McCarthy will be back and don’t think they will even drag it out…3 year deal on paper that gives the team an out after a year if they need to after year 1

 

[rocknrobcowboy]

Why are we giving so much Drama To a Losing Origination..

 

[Runwildboys]

God, we are run by two idiots

 

[CCBoy]

if you are talking about Russini, she's a female

Not at all...are you and Coogiguy talking about football with a woman as the excuse for both insult and football? No conversation from you, for sure, here. Term discussion is misleading,