Why Mike McCarthy Must Not Be Back Next Year

[TheCritic]

Disagree with your conclusion on this one, Bobhaze. While I agree that there are better coaches out there than MM and the Jones Klan being a disaster, there's no coach worth their salt that will touch this situation with a 10 foot pole. It will take Jerry retiring or dropping dead before anything serious will happen.

 

[LACowboysFan1]

If Philly is in the hunt for # 1 seed and a bye the Cowboys will not beat Philly . They pretty much handled the Ravens Sunday without DaVonta Smith .

Right, and it's not like I expect a Cowboys win regardless, bad matchup game for Dallas.

And I note that the Eagles' last game is against the Midgets, Philly could win that game with half their players out lol.

So, since their last game isn't against Dallas, it's unlikely that Philly will have the no. 1 seed locked up, so I expect a Philly beat down...

 

[LACowboysFan1]

Good points. And I think Jerry hates hiring a new HC. He would have to once again try to find someone who will put up with his intrusive and undermining habits.

Most self respecting NFL head coaches don’t want the headaches of having an ego-crazed owner/GM who is increasingly a loose canon. On top of that, Jerry and son don’t know how to build a playoff winning roster in the cap era. They just just don’t get it.

So…keeping McCarthy may be his only option.

Difference may be that MM's contract is expiring, yes Jerry doesn't like hiring head coaches, but he won't have to fire MM, like he didn't have to fire Garrett, just let the contact expire.

Though whether he keeps MM or not, he'll have to pay somebody to be the head coach. Wouldn't be surprised at all if he promoted from within, either Zimmer, or since Zim was a head coach and didn't win a SB, maybe Schottenheimer...

 

[fivetwos]

I’d wager it’s becoming clear to Jerry that not many, if any, that would actually be an upgrade over McCarthy would be willing to work in this situation, or “how we do things here with the Cowboys,” meaning…it being all about Jerry.

Really, what HC worth anything is going to sign up to be constantly undermined, with a FO that refuses to do what’s needed to improve the roster?

Again, McCarthy isn’t terrible, he just isn’t on the same level as Shanahan or LaFleur, and that’s who beat him in all three 12 win seasons.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Disagree on McCarthy stealing money, that is too harsh for my taste, I'm not sold on him returning but I see a good coach working hard to get this boat to float.

Sorry I just don't see any results if he is working hard. Clock management still sucks. Penalties still suck. Play calling still sucks. Player management still sucks. Game management still sucks.

 

[blueblood70]

That's the only place the blame lies, simple as that. This is they're culture. People always misplacing the blame. If you in Texas and want change, start putting the heat to where it belongs.

Still makes me laugh this whole fire to GM protest the games make him feel pressured dude dude that's a fake narrative that's not happening so let's move on to some reality here and we're just gonna go on and finish this season and then we're gonna have an offseason and then we're gonna have another season rinse and repeat and however it works out it works out I don't put conditions on how I'm a fan for the Dallas Cowboys I support that *100% so if you don't want to be around anymore if you don't feel like it's ever gonna change if you're that frustrated then move on find another team to support as a true die hard fan I gotta tell you we don't need you and on your way out please don't tell us you're leaving just do it quietly...

Hold the door nice and easy shut it lock it and stay out bye bye jk lol

 

[ConstantReboot]

I wish Big Mike would tear Jerry a new hole in the media and blame everything on him for the failed season.

At least go out swinging rather than being a scapegoat.

That way it forces Jerry in a tough spot of either firing him and completely revamp the entire coaching staff. Or keep him but grudgingly know that a coach finally put him in place where he belongs.

 

[RonnieT24]

1st drive against the Giants. 1 run and 9 pass attempts. 1st and 10 at the Giants 11 yard line, pass, pass, pass, FG.

The Cowboys did run more than pass the rest of the game. But clearly establishing the run wasn't a priority last Thursday.

It's maddening... He's literally doing the same crap we ran Kellen Moore out of town for. I THINK he may have seen a flicker of light when he handed the ball to Rico three straight plays.. That's something I would wager we had not done ALL SEASON LONG! Most running backs need carries to find their groove. When running backs start games out getting 10+ yards every tote that's nearly always because the line is killin the opponent. When they start out 1, 2 and 3 yards per tote and keep improving that's generally because the back finds his rhythm. Even if the line is playing bad there is opportunity to gain positive yards if you make the right read, the right cut and can make a guy or two miss. But it takes time and reps to get a feel for that in game. Until recently McCarthy has been unwilling to allow that to happen.

I have said from jump that I don't care who they make the "primary back" but whoever it is they need to give him more than 1-2 carries a quarter. Now that they have finally started doing that with Rico he is producing. I have long since accepted that Zeke is not one of those guys who can be effective coming off the bench. Some guys just aren't wired that way. If they're not going to start him and feed him then they're wasting him. But that aint about to change so I need Rico to gimme a reliable 80-90 yards a game. If he can do that then we can field a viable running game so Rush doesn't have to chunk it 40-50 times.

 

[rambo2]

Let me say these two points first:

1. Mike McCarthy is a good football coach. (The best we’ve had since Parcells)
2. Mike McCarthy’s time in Dallas needs to end.

Somehow for apparently stingy financial reasons Jerry decided to bring Big Mac back on the final year of his contract despite Mac being the HC of the worst playoff loss in Cowboys history last January. Most HCs never recover from that kind of mental mountain to climb.

And just to make it worse for all involved, McCarthy and his whole staff are all on final years of their contracts, leaving the staff twisting in the wind in front of the players. And on top of that JJ decides to let the off-season be an exercise in how NOT to do things for a new season, setting up the exact predictable disaster we’ve witnessed in 2024.

So after two wins against less than stellar opponents, the talk is now drifting to the idea of keeping Big Mac? Here are the reasons (in no particular order) why that’s a very bad idea:

• McCarthy has had 5 full seasons to do something in the playoffs and has one wild card win to show for it. That isn’t going to get better next year. Year 6 will have no magic. Most modern era coaches who have deep playoff runs do it in the first 3-5 years, not after.
• Keeping Big Mac keeps a bad culture intact. This culture needs a reset. Despite being a good coach overall, his teams are penalty machines and never seem to have the discipline to pay attention to details. We need a coach with some kahones that can impact this culture despite the Jones illness that has crippled this team.
• McCarthy has an outdated offense. Yeah I know this year’s offense was almost weaponless. But Mac’s “west coast” style offense is a throwback to the past as opposed to what we see from the better teams. This team needs a new offensive facelift.
• Keeping McCarthy sends the wrong message. I know there’s no real accountability in this organization as long as Jerry and Giggles skate for their sins, but winking at the HC who has presided over a nearly year long home winless streak and the most embarrassing playoff loss in team history must be cleansed not renewed.

In closing, I feel bad for Big Mac. It’s extremely hard to function like even a semi-normal head coach with this ego-crazed owner. But if we’re stuck with Jerry, we cannot also be stuck with McCarthy. It will make it worse not better.

It will be interesting if they bring Zimmer back. I like what is developing on defense.

 

[Gonzomandela01]

Sorry I just don't see any results if he is working hard. Clock management still sucks. Penalties still suck. Play calling still sucks. Player management still sucks. Game management still sucks.

I'm not sure about all that suckage. I don't want to defend the fat man too much, just I don't think is that black or white.

TBF I think O line play has gotten better, after Martin went out, Rico had a good Game last week, Schoon looks to be developing nicely, Hoffman, Richards and Bass too, Qb play has gotten better, lol, no major blunders with penalties or clock the last two weeks. I know, low bar.

I believe a lot of this season trouble has been injuries /personnel. They let go a lot on contributors from last season.

But hey if there is a good candidate for HC and Jerry wants to bring him over, I'm all for it.

 

[Bobhaze]

I wish Big Mike would tear Jerry a new hole in the media and blame everything on him for the failed season.

At least go out swinging rather than being a scapegoat.

That way it forces Jerry in a tough spot of either firing him and completely revamp the entire coaching staff. Or keep him but grudgingly know that a coach finally put him in place where he belongs.

Unfortunately it will never happen. I think most coaches have the kind of integrity and character that would never allow them to go against their boss publicly. He may want to coach again in the NFL and feels that would risk his chances of that in the future.

 

[RonnieT24]

It will be interesting if they bring Zimmer back. I like what is developing on defense.

I will like it a lot better if they can hold Cincy in check.

 

[Diehardblues]

Jerry Jones said that.

You know, the guy with the final word that is everything Cowboys.

Yea, well he says a lot of things to hype and sell hope.

 

[Diehardblues]

McCarthy had a very good roster and couldn't get to the NFCCG. He is not the answer. Hire an innovative coach to come in a rebuild this mess.

Yea but not a roster good enough to get past SF a couple years and arguably not good enough to get past GB, Det and or definitely SF last year.

A good roster don’t necessarily equate to best roster or enough to advance further.

Im not sure why we expect our HC to over achieve with our roster?

 

[Diehardblues]

I think it's hard to predict whether or not Jerry will re-sign McCarthy, at this juncture.

I can't help but to believe the coming games will probably determine what happens.

In any event, we'll likely find out at year's end or thereabouts. Jerry's unpredictable.

Right. His return definitely rides on finishing strong under the circumstances.

If he does then I can see him being resigned for maybe 1 or 2 years . And that’s assuming he wants to come back. He may entertain other offers.

 

[Diehardblues]

As it should .. If this team reels off 7 in a row and storms into the playoffs you gotta give the man his due. Especially if they manage to upset somebody and get to the divisional round. No I don't think it will happen but any fair minded person would agree that if McCarthy can get this rag tag bunch to pull together and finish with double digit wins he not only needs to stay but he needs to be given more respect. That said I have us losing to Philly and Cincy and maybe even Tampa and that will be that. But the fact that they've rallied and made those games have meaning works for me.

It’s very unlikely we can reach playoffs or even win out.

But I’d argue winning 8 or 9 games under current circumstances wouldn’t be bad especially when at 3-7 most didn’t think we could win another game .

 

[Proof]

Even though I don't want McCarthy back I don't think it's all his fault. Locker room chemistry isn't something the coach can fully control. In a great locker room players hold themselves accountable and the leaders snuff out any finger pointing. The problem is the highest over paid player in the locker room doesn't think it's his fault.
And when he does admit to mistakes he uses the word WE when he should be saying I. Players hate that. People don't want to believe it but you can see how the team has become more of a team under Rush.

LOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL

 

[Bullflop]

Good points. And I think Jerry hates hiring a new HC. He would have to once again try to find someone who will put up with his intrusive and undermining habits.

Most self respecting NFL head coaches don’t want the headaches of having an ego-crazed owner/GM who is increasingly a loose canon. On top of that, Jerry and son don’t know how to build a playoff winning roster in the cap era. They just just don’t get it.

So…keeping McCarthy may be his only option.

That's quite true, imho. Jerry is an old, tired old man and as such, he's typically averse to change. Being unable to develop a team properly is another issue confronting him, especially so, when it comes to starting over with another team. His best option, ordinarily, is to make the best of what he already has going for him and simply hope for the best. McCarthy is neither the best, nor worst head coach available, but strictly old school.

MM might well be his best option when other coaching candidates are quite wary of getting involved with Jerry and such inadequate and clumsy management. The Cowboys are, unfortunately, stuck with him and also his son, who isn't any more capable than his inept dad. Evidently, the team and its organization will be cursed with this as long as the Jones family owns that franchise. It's a bad scenario that just won't disappear, nor change their ways anytime soon, as long as their monetary prosperity continues.

 

[Proof]

Kneeland & Beebe will prove out . So will Guyton . You can’t question Diggs he’s been about the best cover corner for the franchise since SB guys like Sanders & Kevin Smith types. Schoon is finally being targeted and he’s getting downfield instead of these 5 yard dump offs to Ferguson .

their ypc are nearly identical but with ferg having twice the volume. if you look at it at a per game basis, fergs are consistently higher but with a dramatically lower game pulling his numbers down, while schoons are cosistently lower with a dramatically higher game pulling him up. not sure i buy schoon is getting downfield while ferg is catching dumpoffs exclusively

 

[KMY_Amber]

Dead. Coach. Walking. He won't be back. Jerry's already given him the kiss of death.

Now if this team finds a way to make the playoffs, then JJ MAY reconsider...and even then, I'm not sure.

So Mike only needs to run the table with Cooper Rush, and then he could present a compelling argument. Have at it, Mike, shock the world!