McCarthy expected to become free agent and talk with Bears and Saints

[Risen Star]

With Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy eligible to talk to other teams after midnight Tuesday, there still haven’t been any negotiations on a new deal with Dallas, per sources. It’s now looking like McCarthy will indeed become a coaching free agent, with Chicago and New Orleans both expected to be interested in speaking with him.

 

[Risen Star]

Uh oh.

 

[dagreat1_87]

sooooo what was the purpose of denying his interview with the bears?

 

[MountaineerCowboy]

I really hope Jerry wants McCarthy but McCarthy doesn’t want Jerry.

If for nothing else but to hurt Jerry’s ego just a little.

 

[MountaineerCowboy]

sooooo what was the purpose of denying his interview with the bears?

Jerry was having a power trip.

 

[Risen Star]

This would be disastrous. You don't blow it up when you're this close. It would be a front office goaltending foul when you're around the rim like this.

 

[youngjerryjones]

This would be disastrous. You don't blow it up when you're this close. It would be a front office goaltending foul when you're around the rim like this.

so we haven't interviewed anyone... Jerry as HC in 2025 as the last hoorah?

 

[Mr_437]

Big Mike left that honest offer (incentive based contract) on the table.

 

[ChronicCowboy]

He’s done with ownership as we all should be. How this franchise stays afloat is beyond me.

 

[TrailBlazer]

Ok well get on with it before Ben johnson or prime time get picked up by other teams.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

I really hope Jerry wants McCarthy but McCarthy doesn’t want Jerry

He probably did but NOT enough to give Mike more control and more than a 2-3 extension.

 

[Risen Star]

so we haven't interviewed anyone... Jerry as HC in 2025 as the last hoorah?

Rooney rule first.

 

[phildadon86]

sooooo what was the purpose of denying his interview with the bears?

Keep the cowboys in the news. That’s what matters.

 

[Risen Star]

sooooo what was the purpose of denying his interview with the bears?

Well if this is true then obviously negotiations broke down. Either salary or offensive input.

 

[BrassCowboy]

Is that after tonight at midnight or Tuesday night midnight?

Want to know how long I need to hold my breath.

 

[Risen Star]

Is Mike Zimmer the fall back option? If McCarthy walks because of changes Jerry wants to make on offense he won't have that issue with Zimmer.

 

[Risen Star]

Is that after tonight at midnight or Tuesday night midnight?

Want to know how long I need to hold my breath.

Yeah I don't know. He should have been more clear.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

Is Mike Zimmer the fall back option? If McCarthy walks because of changes Jerry wants to make on offense he won't have that issue with Zimmer.

Kellen Moore ......remember he's going find someone willing to take the deal Mike is leaving on the table........

 

[Carson]

So happy we have conducted all of those interviews with other candidates

 

[slick325]

Time to start the process of lining up interviews.

Ben Johnson may have too steep and asking price. But, I'd still bring him in to pick his brain about his offensive philosophy, roster building thoughts, etc.

I'd use all the interviews for informative purposes.