FRISCO — The conversation around the Dallas Cowboys was overcast with pessimism before they faced the Washington Commanders Sunday afternoon. Taking a 34-26 win in that contest, some of that negativity disappeared for the time being.
Dallas snapped their five-game losing streak and while some narratives have darted to whether or not this team decides to tank, now the buzz moving toward the topic of Mike McCarthy’s job status and potential extension.
Jerry Jones openly discussed the possibility of McCarthy returning to Dallas beyond this season as he is on the final year of his original agreement with the team, insisting the idea isn’t “crazy.”
In response, McCarthy deflected the question, noting his focus rests elsewhere.
“Crazy? I mean … I really haven’t talked about it all year, so I’m definitely not going to start on a short week and an important division game. But I’m not going to throw away positive vibes either, so keep ’em coming,” he said. “That’s all good. But, yeah, that’s not something I’m really focused on.”
Along with McCarthy, several other names have been rumored as potential suitors to lead the Cowboys after this season. As far as where the current head coach stands, there could be a number of different answers.