What if scenario in regard to Mike McCarthy

[john van brocklin]

I'm not the world's biggest fan of McCarthy, and I did/do believe it was championship game or bust this season. I DO believe he's done enough for JJ though and in the end that's all that matters for this season. Keep in mind the Chargers fired Marty Schottenheimer after a 2 season record of 26-6 because of playoff woes, and Denver let John Fox walk after a 2 yr stent that saw them go 25-7 with a SB appearance. Rare, but there is a precedence of lack of playoff success costing very good coaches their jobs. As for who is available better than McCarthy: right, wrong or indifferent it was that mantra that kept Garret here for far to long

Bingo!
Jerry rode the Garrett wagon for
10 YEARS!!!!!
apparently the bar for success is pretty low here.
Mac has won a road playoff game for the teams first in 30 years so we are making objective progress

 

[ShortRound]

I see this often but I'm not sure why. The Cowboys were first in scoring last season, and 4th in scoring this season despite Cooper-20 points-Rush starting 5 games.

How is Kellen Moore the problem?

Sure, we can argue about some play calls, but points are points. That's all that really matters.

My logic is Kellen was forced on Mike. If he’s going to be fired and I suspect blamed for the offense at least let him have chosen his OC. It’s not a commentary on Kellen but just don’t fire mile for the offenses lack of success if you’re not letting him choose his OC.

 

[Flamma]

I still remember EVERYONE....and I mean EVERYONE after last year's SF loss stating that we had to go DEEP into the playoffs this season for MM to keep his job...a large majority actually wanted him fired last year after the SF debacle. So, my question is this....what if we have another Washington performance tomorrow, where we totally crap the bed making mistakes and basically don't show up? Should ONE Wild Card victory against an 8-9 Division Winner save his job? I say hell no. When I started hearing five (5) minutes after the TB game that he was safe, I put my head in my hands in disbelief....I think it was WAY TO PREMATURE to call him safe late Monday evening. I still think we can do much better at HC and OC. BTW...if we lose a close one, I reserve the right to blame everything on Booger and Chuckles for the failure to add more weapons....SF already had more weapons on offense than us, and STILL went out and signed Christian McCaffery. I have a VERY bad feeling that he is going to go off tomorrow...hope not!!!

I'd say Fat Mike isn't going anywhere. But a Washington performance kind of changes the dynamic. That was a lack of effort. You can't have that in a playoff game. I just seriously doubt we're going to see a lack of effort from the Cowboys.

 

[JBS]

Jerry said McCarthy was safe before the TB game. He's not going anywhere, regardless of what happens tomorrow.

Yes. Let’s listen to Jerry. Great idea.

 

[75boyz]

I see this often but I'm not sure why. The Cowboys were first in scoring last season, and 4th in scoring this season despite Cooper-20 points-Rush starting 5 games.

How is Kellen Moore the problem?

Sure, we can argue about some play calls, but points are points. That's all that really matters.

There has to be an outlet/ back up excuse explanation for this year's failures if they lose. It's the Zone Way. "It's Kellen's fault" represents this year's pre determined scapegoat.
No different from past year's blame receiver victims of: injuries, McCarthy, Dak, defense, oline, Zeke, Garrett, trenches or the always reliable JERRY if all else fails.

 

[75boyz]

My logic is Kellen was forced on Mike. If he’s going to be fired and I suspect blamed for the offense at least let him have chosen his OC. It’s not a commentary on Kellen but just don’t fire mile for the offenses lack of success if you’re not letting him choose his OC.

Kinda like history repeating itself because by this logic Wade should have never been fired.
My opinion is nobody held a gun to McCarthy's head to take the job. He wasn't broke. Kellen as OC was a part of the hiring process sleepover that McCarthy could have just refused the job in the first place.

He never should have taken the job IF he truly wanted to have playcalling responsibility.

 

[baltcowboy]

MM is safe because the Cowboys will have the toughest road to get to the Super Bowl of any NFL team. Playing 3 road games, one against the GOAT (2020) Champs, Then having to play the two most talented teams in the league. I am a guy that believes if the Cowboys don’t win the he Super Bowl it’s a team failure. When the Cowboys hired MM expectations were to win the Super Bowl. I think the issue with this team is lack of talent at the defensive tackle position and speed from the offensive skill positions. I would blame the Joneses and McClay for not reaching the Super Bowl goal. MM should get a statue next season if the Cowboys win the Super Bowl this season.

 

[DStar22]

It was a ROAD playoff game, something this team has not won in 30 years.

It was also against the GOAT.

Fat Mike gets another season off that accomplishment alone...................now if we get beat like 57-3 or something like that, then things might be different. But barring a complete meltdown, you got to give him another season.

I keep McCarthy until he either has mediocre miss the playoffs seasons twice in a row OR a known improvement takes his place.

you have to give the guy a chance to actually build under the salary cap. so far he has a A- Grade. A- can become A+'s with a SB

 

[Whyjerry]

I still remember EVERYONE....and I mean EVERYONE after last year's SF loss stating that we had to go DEEP into the playoffs this season for MM to keep his job...a large majority actually wanted him fired last year after the SF debacle. So, my question is this....what if we have another Washington performance tomorrow, where we totally crap the bed making mistakes and basically don't show up? Should ONE Wild Card victory against an 8-9 Division Winner save his job? I say hell no. When I started hearing five (5) minutes after the TB game that he was safe, I put my head in my hands in disbelief....I think it was WAY TO PREMATURE to call him safe late Monday evening. I still think we can do much better at HC and OC. BTW...if we lose a close one, I reserve the right to blame everything on Booger and Chuckles for the failure to add more weapons....SF already had more weapons on offense than us, and STILL went out and signed Christian McCaffery. I have a VERY bad feeling that he is going to go off tomorrow...hope not!!!

I never said that so it can’t be EVERYONE.

 

[Mannix]

I’m not gonna argue anymore about this…but I did hear a lot of “tough talk” from Booger and everyone on here immediately after the SF last year…and it was to a man “NFCCG game next year or bust”….I know what I heard. If you suddenly want to move the goal post and change that to “Wild Card win” just because it was a “road win”…fine…y’all can use that lame justification if you want. But if we happen to lose tonite, I’m anxious to see what is said…because if it’s just more post game “tough talk” with mandatory requirements for employment, it’s gonna fall on deaf ears with me.

 

[basel90]

I still remember EVERYONE....and I mean EVERYONE after last year's SF loss stating that we had to go DEEP into the playoffs this season for MM to keep his job...a large majority actually wanted him fired last year after the SF debacle. So, my question is this....what if we have another Washington performance tomorrow, where we totally crap the bed making mistakes and basically don't show up? Should ONE Wild Card victory against an 8-9 Division Winner save his job? I say hell no. When I started hearing five (5) minutes after the TB game that he was safe, I put my head in my hands in disbelief....I think it was WAY TO PREMATURE to call him safe late Monday evening. I still think we can do much better at HC and OC. BTW...if we lose a close one, I reserve the right to blame everything on Booger and Chuckles for the failure to add more weapons....SF already had more weapons on offense than us, and STILL went out and signed Christian McCaffery. I have a VERY bad feeling that he is going to go off tomorrow...hope not!!!

If the cowboys lose by 10 or more points and look out of sorts , then it is clear MCCarthy and the FO dont not have a winning plan. Heck the eagles just made it to the CCG with a 2nd year coach and QB and they won a super bowl in 2016 . Dallas has not sniffed any in 27 years . Something is extremely wrong . Winning against Tampa which had a 9 loss regular season should not vindictive MM or Jerry or Dak . But I doubt Jerry makes any changes. Hope a win tonight happens as this fan base has suffered for so lone …

 

[The Fonz]

My logic is Kellen was forced on Mike. If he’s going to be fired and I suspect blamed for the offense at least let him have chosen his OC. It’s not a commentary on Kellen but just don’t fire mile for the offenses lack of success if you’re not letting him choose his OC.

Mike is YES man type I don't think he has a plan on his own

 

[JohnBoy]

Jerry says and does a lot of things that drive me nuts, as a fan. He removes all hunger from coaches and (certain) players. I believe there is a lot of truth to the opinions that this is the single greatest cause of the Cowboys' 26-year drought.

You simply do not - simply do NOT - publicly state that your coach is "safe". Like, ever. Not even if they win a Lombardi with him. You just plain do not say things like that. Period.

 

[Mannix]

Jerry says and does a lot of things that drive me nuts, as a fan. He removes all hunger from coaches and (certain) players. I believe there is a lot of truth to the opinions that this is the single greatest cause of the Cowboys' 26-year drought.

You simply do not - simply do NOT - publicly state that your coach is "safe". Like, ever. Not even if they win a Lombardi with him. You just plain do not say things like that. Period.

Your second sentence…even though short…really made me think…it was so on point…NEVER heard it put exactly like that…perfect…more posts from you please!!!

 

[CouchCoach]

Too many variables like player execution v play called, how the game ends, does the QB revert back to throwing picks and then there's the consideration that most think the Niners are the better team and playing at home. Should a HC be fired for losing to a better team in their stadium?

And then there's the consideration for keeping Quinn and letting McCarthy go. We know Booger values Quinn, but just how much?

 

[bigdnlaca]

McC stays unless we see the Cowboys get blown out or quit.

 

[JW82]

Jerry said McCarthy was safe before the TB game. He's not going anywhere, regardless of what happens tomorrow.

Because Jerry is honest…

 

[JW82]

I think if its a no show like the washington game, it makes the tampa game look like a fluke win vs a really bad team and he’d be on the firing line. With that said, I expect them to be competitive and that will be enough to maintain his job. A win today and a visit to the ship for the first time in 27 years and he’ll get an extension.

 

[Bobhaze]

I realize that....my point is, that it was WAY too premature to call him safe....I still don't know why the bar has suddenly been lowered in regard to his future. If we do happen to have another Washington type game tomorrow, there are gonna be a lot of 180's around here.

Big Mac is back next year. Regardless.

 

[CowboyoWales]

I still remember EVERYONE....and I mean EVERYONE after last year's SF loss stating that we had to go DEEP into the playoffs this season for MM to keep his job...a large majority actually wanted him fired last year after the SF debacle. So, my question is this....what if we have another Washington performance tomorrow, where we totally crap the bed making mistakes and basically don't show up? Should ONE Wild Card victory against an 8-9 Division Winner save his job? I say hell no. When I started hearing five (5) minutes after the TB game that he was safe, I put my head in my hands in disbelief....I think it was WAY TO PREMATURE to call him safe late Monday evening. I still think we can do much better at HC and OC. BTW...if we lose a close one, I reserve the right to blame everything on Booger and Chuckles for the failure to add more weapons....SF already had more weapons on offense than us, and STILL went out and signed Christian McCaffery. I have a VERY bad feeling that he is going to go off tomorrow...hope not!!!

MM stays. If you look at the pre-season expectation, which (by design (Coop/La'el), chance or luck (Gregory) was based around re-setting the CAP and advancing our 'rookies' into position of responsibility (CeeDee, Steele and Diggs), this season's been a success whilst undertaking a 'soft' rebuild.
We've seen the offense advance, based on a running game where we've played snaps on merit and strategy (not to certain RB's in the same 'ole fashion) and Dak's grown as we're more balanced with the run.
The Jags and Comms games does highlight an inability to 'mail-in' a standard package whilst hiding the game plan for the more important game the following week (and it will be interesting to see how we cope later)....but with Quinn and Moore possibly moving on we'll need some continuity.