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**[Scene: Jerry Jones’ luxurious office at The Star in Frisco, Texas. The walls are covered with Dallas Cowboys memorabilia, and the room is bathed in the soft glow of expensive lighting. Jerry Jones is sitting behind his large oak desk, sipping on a glass of whiskey. Mike McCarthy walks in, looking a little nervous but curious.]**
**Mike McCarthy.** *[Peaks head in Jerry's Office and lightly Knocks on the semi open door]*Hey Jerry, heard you wanted to see me?
**Jerry Jones:** *[With a mischievous grin]* Mike, glad you could make it. Have a seat.
**Mike McCarthy:** *[Sitting down cautiously]* Sure thing, Jerry. What's on your mind?
**Jerry Jones:** Well, Mike, I’ve been thinking about the upcoming season… and I reckon it’s time we have a little fun. *[He leans back in his chair, swirling the whiskey]* You know, mix things up a bit.
**Mike McCarthy:** *[Frowning slightly]* Fun? What kind of fun are we talking about?
**Jerry Jones:** *[Chuckling]* Oh, nothing too crazy. Just thought we might, you know, throw a wrench in the works here and there. Keep the fans on their toes. They’ve had it too good for too long with their high hopes and big dreams.
**Mike McCarthy:** *[Raising an eyebrow]* You’re talking about sabotaging our own season? I mean, I know expectations are high, but…
**Jerry Jones:** *[Interrupting, with a wink]* Exactly, Mike! Think about it. We pull off a few questionable calls, some odd coaching decisions, maybe even a bizarre roster move or two. Nothing too blatant, of course. Just enough to make the fans pull their hair out.
**Mike McCarthy:** *[Starting to see the humor]* Like… calling a fake punt on 4th and 15 from our own 10-yard line?
**Jerry Jones:** *[Laughing heartily]* Now you’re getting it! I was thinking maybe we keep Ezekiel Elliott on the field during big third down and long. And how about a few of those infamous clock management ‘mistakes’ of yours? We can keep the timeouts in our pocket for safekeeping.
**Mike McCarthy:** *[Grinning now]* Or I could make sure to run the ball three times in a row on 3rd and long. Just to keep things… conservative.
**Jerry Jones:** *[Nodding enthusiastically]* Yes, yes! And we could announce a blockbuster trade rumor every week, just to get their hopes up. Then, boom! Nothing happens. *[He slams his hand on the desk for emphasis]*
**Mike McCarthy:** *[Laughing]* And we can pull Dak out of the game for Trey Lance, just for a series or two, you know, "to see what the kid’s got."
**Jerry Jones:** *[Wiping a tear from his eye]* Oh, this is going to be legendary. The fans will lose their minds. But here’s the kicker, Mike—we’ll make sure to win just enough games to keep playoff hopes alive, then dash them in spectacular fashion in the last week of the season-or maybe get in and be one and done like we've been doing.
**Mike McCarthy:** *[Leaning back and shaking his head]* You’re evil, Jerry. But I have to admit, it’s kind of brilliant. Just imagine the headlines!
**Jerry Jones:** *[Raising his glass]* Here’s to keeping the Cowboy Nation guessing! Let’s give them a season they’ll never forget… even if they wish they could.
**Mike McCarthy:** *[Clinking his glass with Jerry’s]* To a season of chaos and confusion!
**[They both laugh heartily as the scene fades out, leaving the office echoing with their mischievous plotting.]**
**Mike McCarthy.** *[Peaks head in Jerry's Office and lightly Knocks on the semi open door]*Hey Jerry, heard you wanted to see me?
**Jerry Jones:** *[With a mischievous grin]* Mike, glad you could make it. Have a seat.
**Mike McCarthy:** *[Sitting down cautiously]* Sure thing, Jerry. What's on your mind?
**Jerry Jones:** Well, Mike, I’ve been thinking about the upcoming season… and I reckon it’s time we have a little fun. *[He leans back in his chair, swirling the whiskey]* You know, mix things up a bit.
**Mike McCarthy:** *[Frowning slightly]* Fun? What kind of fun are we talking about?
**Jerry Jones:** *[Chuckling]* Oh, nothing too crazy. Just thought we might, you know, throw a wrench in the works here and there. Keep the fans on their toes. They’ve had it too good for too long with their high hopes and big dreams.
**Mike McCarthy:** *[Raising an eyebrow]* You’re talking about sabotaging our own season? I mean, I know expectations are high, but…
**Jerry Jones:** *[Interrupting, with a wink]* Exactly, Mike! Think about it. We pull off a few questionable calls, some odd coaching decisions, maybe even a bizarre roster move or two. Nothing too blatant, of course. Just enough to make the fans pull their hair out.
**Mike McCarthy:** *[Starting to see the humor]* Like… calling a fake punt on 4th and 15 from our own 10-yard line?
**Jerry Jones:** *[Laughing heartily]* Now you’re getting it! I was thinking maybe we keep Ezekiel Elliott on the field during big third down and long. And how about a few of those infamous clock management ‘mistakes’ of yours? We can keep the timeouts in our pocket for safekeeping.
**Mike McCarthy:** *[Grinning now]* Or I could make sure to run the ball three times in a row on 3rd and long. Just to keep things… conservative.
**Jerry Jones:** *[Nodding enthusiastically]* Yes, yes! And we could announce a blockbuster trade rumor every week, just to get their hopes up. Then, boom! Nothing happens. *[He slams his hand on the desk for emphasis]*
**Mike McCarthy:** *[Laughing]* And we can pull Dak out of the game for Trey Lance, just for a series or two, you know, "to see what the kid’s got."
**Jerry Jones:** *[Wiping a tear from his eye]* Oh, this is going to be legendary. The fans will lose their minds. But here’s the kicker, Mike—we’ll make sure to win just enough games to keep playoff hopes alive, then dash them in spectacular fashion in the last week of the season-or maybe get in and be one and done like we've been doing.
**Mike McCarthy:** *[Leaning back and shaking his head]* You’re evil, Jerry. But I have to admit, it’s kind of brilliant. Just imagine the headlines!
**Jerry Jones:** *[Raising his glass]* Here’s to keeping the Cowboy Nation guessing! Let’s give them a season they’ll never forget… even if they wish they could.
**Mike McCarthy:** *[Clinking his glass with Jerry’s]* To a season of chaos and confusion!
**[They both laugh heartily as the scene fades out, leaving the office echoing with their mischievous plotting.]**