While I'm not someone throwing a ton of blame McCarthys way I would be shocked if he returns. Fan interest is lower than usual right now. We saw the small crowds for camp and a losing record certainly wont help. Jerry has to find a way to sell optimism to the fans, and I dont see a great route to take other than with a coaching change. He wont be firing the GM. He locked up his QB so that wont change for the next couple years at least. Is he actually going to spend on a top free agent? Possible but I doubt it.
A new face walking the sideline seems to be the easiest way to create a buzz this offseason.