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

[Risen Star]

It's going to be a crazy bidding war for McCarthy. You wonder if the Patriots fire Vrabel now.

 

[Beast_from_East]

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

Total dick move, I expected better from Jerry.

 

[Risen Star]

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

They are probably the two candidates.

I just wish they were fatter.

 

[thunderpimp91]

So basically Jerry denied access for MM to interview elsewhere which only puts MM at a disadvantage to get a new role, and it also puts the Cowboys behind the rest of the league in starting their new search for a HC. Jerry's fine negotiation skills have managed to hurt both sides and benefitted no one. We are certainly in good hands.

I will say that McCarthy seems to be an ideal fit for the Chicago job though. If he gets a real chance there he should take it and not look back.

 

[JayFord]

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

Ben ain’t coming here

 

[Cowboys93]

2025 season off to a great start! Can’t wait to see what bozo we hire to watch Jerry land his stupid helicopter on the field during practice

 

[Risen Star]

I'm guessing it's midnight tonight.

We are in the last hours of the Mike McCarthy era.

This is sad.

 

[Johannes44]

Well that's the end of that. Time to find the next sacrificial lamb.

 

[DoctorChicken]

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.

Johnson has already informed teams he wants complete roster control. No point in even interviewing here.

 

[cmoney23]

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.

I don't much care for you... but I absolutely hope you are correct.

 

[thunderpimp91]

They are probably the two candidates.

I just wish they were fatter.

I'm sure Jerry had to factor in the budget he has for Uncrustables in the McCarthy negotiations which is why he low balled him. Now he can open his wallet back up for a real coach!

 

[Hawkeye0202]

I will say that McCarthy seems to be an ideal fit for the Chicago job though. If he gets a real chance there he should take it and not look back

100% .......I would hire him and not look back.

 

[Risen Star]

You get the feeling we will hear about exactly what is going on later. Something happened.

 

[Beast_from_East]

I hope Fat Mike told Jerry and Cap Boy what they could do with their honest, incentive based contract offer.

 

[cmoney23]

Rooney rule first.

He interviewed McClay... it's good.

 

[thunderpimp91]

Johnson has already informed teams he wants complete roster control. No point in even interviewing here.

Yeah honestly Johnson is in such a good position he doesnt need to take an interview with the Cowboys that he knows wont work out. That dude can be very selective this offseason and if he doesnt get what he wants he goes back to a loaded offense and evaluates the market in 2026, similar to what DQ did.

 

[Johannes44]

Happy for McCarthy. He can move on to no longer dealing with the Jones clan.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

Let's not forget, if this is true ....Jerry needs to hire an entirely new staff of coaches

 

[Risen Star]

What if Chauncey Golston leaves with McCarthy?

There are repercussions here.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

Go on Mike. Free yourself of this mess. Go to a FO and team that will actually spend on FAs and actually wants to win as opposed to winning the Forbes Bowl.