Predict the scenario that unfolds next week

[Bobhaze]

At the conclusion of this dismal 2024 Cowboys season, a scenario about the future of Mike McCarthy will unfold regardless of of the outcome in Sunday’s meaningless final game against Washington.

Below are four possible scenarios I see happening although there certainly could be more I don’t see. Which one do you predict will actually happen and also tell us why you believe that will happen?

• SCENARIO A: Mike McCarthy‘s contract expires and the Cowboys let him ride off into the sunset with no press conference or other public comment from the Jones people or from Big Mac. McCarthy ends up being hired elsewhere.
• SCENARIO B: A few days after the season ends, Jerry holds a press conference to announce Mike McCarthy has been extended with a new 3 year contract and a raise bringing his pay from 16th highest paid to top 10. (Jerry is famously cheap paying his HCs)
• SCENARIO C: (An addition to scenario A) Big Mac leaves, is not renewed. A week before the SB, Jerry announces the hiring of another experienced head coach, perhaps even a ”retread”. Could be Mike Zimmer, Pete Carrol, or a younger Brian Flores or someone similar. And…perhaps Jason Witten is brought on staff to be designated HC in waiting to be mentored and prepared much like Jason Garrett was. Smh. (Didn’t include Mike Vrabel because no way JJ hires a guy who clashes with his bosses like he did in Tenn)
• SCENARIO D: Big Mac leaves, and the week before the SB, Jerry announces the Cowboys are hiring a young guy who has never been a head coach before. Someone like Lions DC Aaron Glenn (who once played for Dallas), ravens OC Todd Monken, or some other young gun. (I didn’t include lions OC Ben Johnson because no way he comes to Dallas. He will have better options)

Personally, I would prefer Scenario D because I believe a younger, more cutting edge rising talent would be way better than some retread. The scenario I believe will happen is Scenario B.

So which scenario do you want, which one will actually happen and why?

 

[BotchedLobotomy]

Definitely C

Is Jerry the HC in A?

 

[Bobhaze]

Definitely C

Ok, why?

 

[EGTuna]

B or C with the caveat that the hire will only be a retread that has at least gotten to a SB. Jerry believes (somewhat foolishly) in the “if he did it once, he can do it again” theory of players and coaches. I would be shocked if he hired an unproven “hot young OC” like Ben Johnson or Liam Coen. Johnson will want too much $, and also hasn’t been a HC, and Coen fits the latter.

 

[CTcowboy203]

Scenario b but no press conference imo

 

[big dog cowboy]

No scenario involving the Jones clan selling the team?

 

[csirl]

It has always been that either Dak or MM goes at the end of this season. JJ made his choice in early September. No way MM stays saddled with Dak/Dak's salary.

 

[Bobhaze]

Definitely C

Is Jerry the HC in A?

He’s always essentially the HC,

 

[Hawkeye19]

All the signs are pointing to JJ doing B and running it back. Again smh

My preference? Probably D. This organization needs fresh fire, vision, and an infusion of “nut sack” in the worst way.

Right now— this team is listless, lifeless, and lethargic. Running it back was wrong after the GB humiliation, and it’s wrong after this cluster-cuss of a season, but I don’t see JJ having enough intelligence, competence, or balls to do the right thing.

Cowboys!

 

[SinceDayOne]

Does it all really matter? I mean we can all discuss and debate the HC thing. We can discuss roster changes. We can talk about potential draft choices and FA additions. But as long as the Cowboys have the same people making decisions in the FO we are likely wasting our time. True consequential change will come to this franchise only if and when new FO people take over.

 

[Coogiguy03]

Damn haze why did you have to make it so hard!!! Stuck between b and c

 

[JW82]

Dallas trails by 30 but Dallas scores late to only lose by 23 and Jerry plans a parade and gives Mike a 5 year deal ....

 

[Risen Star]

Scenario E. Which is Scenario B but then going on to win the Super Bowl.

 

[Risen Star]

When someone tells you "no way he comes to Dallas" understand that they are talking out of emotion and no factual evidence whatsoever.

 

[Hawkeye19]

Scenario E. Which is Scenario B but then going on to win the Super Bowl.

Here. This is for you lol.

 

[youngjerryjones]

Bob you should have made this a poll where we can vote, want to see others opinions…

It is 100 percent scenario B

 

[links18]

How about this: Jerry says nothing for two weeks, other than that he is considering all options; all the head coaching candidates who might make a difference sign elsewhere, so Jerry's hand is forced to resign McCarthy.

 

[MikeT22]

B or C

No way will D happen

 

[jazzcat22]

Prefer D, but also include Ben Johnson as a choice.

I believe it will be B.

 

[pitt33]

Scenario X:

Mike gets a 3 year deal.

Zim retires.

Harris is promoted to DC.