I know it's speculation, but I don't think so. Jerry has shown he will bend when he's desperate...and I'm sure Bill, Jim and others wanted to see about the job. Especially since Jerry LIED TO US AS IF HE WAS DOING EVALUATION OF MCCARTHY. He never intended to evaluate McCarthy...in fact, he was hoping that Sunday would justify an extension for his buddy. And the post game presser he was already preparing us for him staying.
I don't think Jane is embellishing, I think Jerry flat out LIED.
So the owner doesn't evaluate the GM or the coach...