4 months ago

Jerry Jones: It’s ‘not crazy’ to think Mike McCarthy will get contract extension

Judging by the season the Dallas Cowboys are having, most assume there will be a change at head coach in January. But Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones said don’t assume anything just yet. During his weekly radio interview Tuesday morning on 105.3 The Fan in Dallas, Jones said he’s not ruling out a contract extension for McCarthy. We got a lot of football left.” After a rough start in his first season on the Cowboys’ sideline, McCarthy guided Dallas to three consecutive 12-win seasons. Of course, what is Jones supposed to say when asked if it’s crazy that he could give McCarthy an extension at the end of the season?

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says new coach, other moves made to ‘compete right now’

Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS — Jerry Jones said he decided to hire Brian Schottenheimer as Dallas’ coach and sign quarterback Dak Prescott to a $240 million, four-year contract because the Cowboys are in a win-now mode and should be competing for Super Bowls. The Cowboys owner walked the red carpet Thursday night at the the NFL Honors and said he believed Schottenheimer …

1 month, 4 weeks ago

Cowboys and VP of player personnel Will McClay agree on multiyear extension

Associated Press

FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys have agreed on a multiyear contract extension with vice president of player personnel Will McClay, who has overseen the club’s draft process since 2014. The deal announced Wednesday comes the same week the Cowboys introduced new coach Brian Schottenheimer, who replaced Mike McCarthy, and hired defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus and special teams coordinator Nick …

2 months ago

Cowboys’ Jerry Jones likes Brian Schottenheimer’s ‘baggage,’ but says his coach’s hiring was a ‘risk’

New York Times

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones introduced the franchise’s new head coach Brian Schottenheimer on Monday and said he likes the makeup of his new hire. “I like that experience.” The Cowboys announced on Friday they’d hired Schottenheimer, 11 days after parting ways with Mike McCarthy. “Yet he’s had 25 years being around the kinds of things that he’s gonna have …

2 months ago

Cowboys hire Brian Schottenheimer as next coach; Matt Eberflus a candidate for DC job

New York Times

The Dallas Cowboys have hired Brian Schottenheimer as their next head coach, the team announced Friday, 11 days after parting ways with Mike McCarthy. Dallas’ search for a defensive coordinator, meanwhile, remains ongoing, but former Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus — who served as a linebackers coach for the Cowboys from 2011 to 2017 — is a candidate for …

2 months, 1 week ago

Cowboys interview their offensive coordinator, Brian Schottenheimer, in coach search

Associated Press

The Dallas Cowboys completed an internal interview with offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer on Tuesday night in their search to replace former coach Mike McCarthy. The 51-year-old Schottenheimer, son of the late NFL coach Marty Schottenheimer, joined the Dallas staff as a consultant in 2022 and held the offensive coordinator title the past two seasons while McCarthy was the play-caller. The …

2 months, 1 week ago

Cowboys coach survey: Did Dallas make right decision? Deion, Ben Johnson top choices?

New York Times

On Monday, eight days after the conclusion of the regular season, the Dallas Cowboys parted ways with head coach Mike McCarthy. The decision ended McCarthy’s five-year run in Dallas and put the Cowboys in the market for another head coach, which will be the franchise’s 10th. It would be interesting to ask voters who said parting ways with him was …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Former Cowboys Deion Sanders and Jason Witten are among names floated as club’s next coach

Associated Press

Deion Sanders and Jason Witten are two of Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones’ former — and favorite — players, and both have been floated as potential replacements for coach Mike McCarthy. The Cowboys won their third Super Bowl in a four-year span in that first season with Sanders, whose five seasons in Dallas matched his longest tenure with any team. …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ex-Cowboys star emerges as potential Mike McCarthy replacement

Daily Mail

As the Dallas Cowboys' search for a new head coach continues, ex-player Jason Witten's name has been floated as a candidate for the opening. After the Cowboys parted ways with Mike McCarthy, they have been linked to former player and Colorado coach Deion Sanders. 'They can and will conduct a search here to try and find the next head coach …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Cowboys open talks with Deion Sanders over head coach vacancy after ousting Mike McCarthy

Daily Mail

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and Colorado coach Deion Sanders are said to be in talks over the job vacancy at the franchise. The Cowboys are on the hunt for a new head coach after parting ways with Mike McCarthy on Monday following five seasons. Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and Deion Sanders are said to be in talks However, …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Mike McCarthy won’t return as the Cowboys’ coach. Deion Sanders could be a candidate to replace him

Associated Press

DALLAS — Mike McCarthy will not return as coach of the Dallas Cowboys, who are going on three decades since their last Super Bowl title, owner Jerry Jones said Monday. University of Colorado coach Deion Sanders — who played on the last Super Bowl-winning Cowboys team — has a good relationship with Jones and could emerge as a coaching candidate. …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Mike McCarthy out as head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, per multiple reports

CNN

CNN — “America’s Team” is reportedly hiring. After five seasons, head coach Mike McCarthy and the Dallas Cowboys are going their separate ways, according to multiple reports. Days after the loss, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones stood behind the head coach, saying, “Mike’s career has demonstrated postseason success at a high level, and we have great confidence that can continue.” Before …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Cowboys stars want Mike McCarthy back as coach. Owner Jerry Jones has to make that decision

Associated Press

FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys are fully committed to Dak Prescott, and their franchise quarterback wants Mike McCarthy back as the coach. Team owner Jerry Jones, at least publicly, hasn’t been as clear about his plans with McCarthy’s contract set to expire after completing his fifth season. Jones spoke to reporters for more than 45 minutes after the Cowboys …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Bears request permission to interview Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy: Source

New York Times

By Kevin Fishbain, Adam Jahns, Jon Machota, Saad Yousuf and RJ Kraft The Chicago Bears have requested permission to interview Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy for their own coaching vacancy, a league source said Monday. Following the Cowboys’ Week 18 loss that saw Dallas finish the season 7-10, McCarthy made it clear that he “absolutely” wants to remain in …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Mike McCarthy ‘absolutely’ wants to return as Cowboys coach, owner Jerry Jones still not definitive

Associated Press

ARLINGTON, Texas — Mike McCarthy says he “absolutely” wants to return as the coach of the Dallas Cowboys. Jerry Jones has dropped multiple hints that McCarthy would be back, but the team owner was far from definitive about McCarthy’s future after a 23-19 loss to Washington on Sunday closed out a 7-10 season. I mean, there’s no question about that …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Jerry Jones definitive in his stance to remain Cowboys GM: ‘I bought an occupation’

New York Times

ARLINGTON, Texas — Whether the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys changes for 2025 is unknown. But you can’t win Super Bowls unless you’re one of the winningest teams in the NFL, and we have been for the last 15-20 years, not counting Super Bowl years.” In the last 20 years, the Cowboys’.574 winning percentage is eighth in the NFL. …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

What will Jerry Jones decide about Mike McCarthy? Potential timeline of decision, more

New York Times

ARLINGTON, Texas — Jerry Jones often likes to say he has a high tolerance for ambiguity. “There’s nothing comfortable about it,” Jones said while answering several questions about the team’s head-coaching position. “What’s comfortable around here?” Jerry Jones heads to the locker room as the Cowboys finish the season 7-10 pic.twitter.com/zjhGh678cf — Jon Machota January 5, 2025 The five-year contract …

2 months, 4 weeks ago

Mike McCarthy not interested in addressing his job status: ‘We need to finish the race’

New York Times

The biggest Dallas Cowboys storyline entering the final week of the season is obvious. “We’ll address all of this after the Commanders game,” Stephen Jones said Monday on 105.3 The Fan in Dallas when asked about McCarthy reportedly having interest from other teams. But that doesn’t surprise me a bit that there would be interest in Mike McCarthy.” Despite the …

Stephen Jones says Mike McCarthy has done an ‘outstanding’ job amid Cowboys’ injuries

Associated Press

IRVING, Texas — Mike McCarthy’s ability to keep the injury-depleted Dallas Cowboys competitive could factor into whether the team gives him a contract extension. “I think he’s done outstanding,” executive vice president of personnel Stephen Jones said Wednesday after the NFL’s winter meetings. “I know our fans and opponents don’t look at everything but we do.” Parsons’ return sparked two …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Gut-wrenching loss leaves the Cowboys with not much to discuss beyond coach Mike McCarthy’s future

Associated Press

ARLINGTON, Texas — The gut-wrenching malfunction for the Cowboys after what could have been their game-winning blocked punt did more than cost Dallas a victory against Cincinnati. Amani Oruwariye’s gaffe in the final two minutes of the Bengals’ 27-20 win effectively ended a three-year playoff run for the Cowboys, although odds for reaching the postseason were steep either way. Two …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Jerry Jones says he won’t fire Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy midseason after blowout loss to Eagles

New York Times

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said he has no interest in firing coach Mike McCarthy midseason following Sunday’s 34-6 blowout loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. “Mike is a heck of a coach, a great coach in my mind,” Jones said when asked about McCarthy’s status. Questions have swirled throughout the season about McCarthy’s future, and Jones has previously said that …

5 months ago

Cowboys mailbag: Why a midseason coaching change is unlikely and … hope for the future?

New York Times

Thank you for submitting your questions to our midseason mailbag. In this second edition, we’ll get into why the Dallas Cowboys are unlikely to make a head-coaching change midseason, what it would take for Mike McCarthy to return in 2025, whether there’s hope for the future and more. If contention means having a team that’s good enough to be in …

1 year ago

The Cowboys have annoyed fans with another slow start to free agency. They trust their approach

Associated Press

ARLINGTON, Texas — Another quiet start to free agency for the Dallas Cowboys isn’t sitting well with fans, particularly after yet another postseason flop. “I don’t think you win a Super Bowl championship on the first, second or third day of the league year.” The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! We don’t …

1 year, 1 month ago

Cowboys and Mike Zimmer agree on a reunion as defensive coordinator

Associated Press

FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys have settled on a coaching reunion by deciding to bring back Mike Zimmer as defensive coordinator to replace Dan Quinn. Quinn spent three seasons with the Cowboys, quickly turning around one of the worst defenses in franchise history after Mike Nolan was fired following one season with coach Mike McCarthy. Zimmer’s debut as defensive …

1 year, 2 months ago

Mike McCarthy sells belief in playoff breakthrough that has eluded Cowboys

Associated Press

FRISCO, Texas — Mike McCarthy sifted through several versions of selling his belief that the Dallas Cowboys can find a level of postseason success that has eluded the storied franchise for nearly three decades. “I’m going to take no responsibility, and I talked to the players too, and they have no responsibility on what’s gone on here in the 20-plus …

1 year, 2 months ago

Mike McCarthy will return as coach of the Dallas Cowboys after stunning wild-card loss

Associated Press

Mike McCarthy will get another chance to end a nearly three-decade stretch without a deep playoff run for the Dallas Cowboys, a decision that ends three days of intense speculation over the coach’s future. “There is great benefit to continuing the team’s progress under Mike’s leadership as our head coach,” Jones said in a statement with several references to the …

1 year, 2 months ago

Mike McCarthy 'will STAY as Dallas Cowboys head coach' and lead the team in 2024 - despite shock first-round playoff exit to Green Bay Packers

Daily Mail

Mike McCarthy is expected to stay on as head coach of the Dallas Cowboys amid speculation about his future after the team's shock wild-card round exit to the Green Bay Packers last Sunday. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, who refused to address McCarthy's future after the 48-32 home defeat to Green Bay last weekend, said: 'I believe this team is very …

1 year, 2 months ago

The Cowboys are keeping Mike McCarthy: Here are 5 things that must change in Year 5

New York Times

Judging by the social media responses over the last few days, most Dallas Cowboys fans were not expecting the team to “run it back” next season. Fresh off Sunday’s embarrassing season-ending loss at the hands of the Green Bay Packers, many thought Cowboys owner Jerry Jones would be looking to make significant offseason changes. Jones revealed Wednesday night that he …

1 year, 2 months ago

Stunned Cowboys owner Jerry Jones doesn’t address Mike McCarthy’s future after wild-card loss

Associated Press

ARLINGTON, Texas — Ashen-faced Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones wasn’t ready to discuss the future of coach Mike McCarthy, quarterback Dak Prescott or anything else after a stunning playoff loss to Green Bay. “This is one of my surprises since I’ve been involved in sport, period,” Jones said after a 48-32 home wild-card defeat to the Packers on Sunday. “I …

1 year, 5 months ago

Mueller: Dak Prescott, Jerry Jones and the future of the Cowboys’ QB position

New York Times

The Athletic has live coverage of Monday Night Football featuring the Cowboys vs Chargers. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has made it clear that he sees Prescott as the team’s QB for years to come, including as recently as Tuesday. GO DEEPER Cowboys DC Dan Quinn: 'We're not going to let this game beat us twice' Jones is not only the …

2 years, 1 month ago

Cowboys offensive coordinator search: 7 candidates to replace Kellen Moore

New York Times

The Cowboys announced Sunday night that there was a mutual parting of ways between them and offensive coordinator Kellen Moore, who held the position for the last four seasons. When McCarthy was hired as 49ers offensive coordinator in 2005, McAdoo was hired as assistant offensive line coach. He might not be the team’s next offensive coordinator, but there will likely …

2 years, 2 months ago

Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy: On Dan Quinn, Kellen Moore, staff moves and Super Bowl

New York Times

After shocking loss, the Mike McCarthy firing rumors have begun. Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy confirmed Quinn’s decision following an end-of-year news conference at The Star on Thursday. “A lot of different variables went into this one and it’s something you’ll see, I don’t know if you’ll really recognize, but we’ll operate a little differently on staff.” Kellen Moore and Dak …

3 years, 2 months ago

Cowboys owner says sought-after DC Dan Quinn staying put

Associated Press

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Friday that defensive coordinator Dan Quinn, a candidate for several head coaching jobs, would instead remain in Dallas for “years to come.” Quinn, the former head coach of the Atlanta Falcons who just completed his first season as the Cowboys DC, had interviewed with the Denver Broncos, New York Giants, Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings. …

3 years, 2 months ago

Cowboys face same questions after another early playoff exit

Associated Press

ARLINGTON, Texas — Mike McCarthy’s future as Dallas Cowboys coach wasn’t something Jerry Jones wanted to discuss after a wild-card loss that left the owner saying “I can’t remember” when asked if he’d ever been more disappointed in defeat. “I think this is a time that when you get this combination of players together, you need to have success, because …

4 years, 7 months ago

Bills sign McDermott to multiyear extension

Associated Press

The Buffalo Bills have signed coach Sean McDermott to a multiyear contract extension. “We are happy to extend his contract and keep him in Western New York for many years to come.” McDermott has effectively changed the culture of the Bills franchise both on and off the field. The Bills have made the playoffs in two of McDermott’s three seasons …

5 years, 2 months ago

McCarthy gets another try with brand name as Cowboys coach

Associated Press

FRISCO, Texas — Mike McCarthy used to drive by the statues every day when arriving for work at Lambeau Field, so there never was much need to tell him what he was getting into as coach of the Dallas Cowboys. Nearly 10 years after winning a Super Bowl with one iconic franchise in Green Bay, McCarthy is taking over another …

5 years, 2 months ago

AP sources: Cowboys interviewing Mike McCarthy, Marvin Lewis

Associated Press

FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys are talking to former head coaches Mike McCarthy and Marvin Lewis in the surest sign so far that they are moving on from Jason Garrett. Dallas missed the playoffs for the sixth time in Garrett’s nine full seasons by finishing 8-8 in a year that started with high expectations. Prescott, whose rookie contract is …

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