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<\/p>\nMike McCarthy doesn\u2019t need the money. With a Super Bowl on his r\u00e9sum\u00e9, he\u2019s too experienced and secure to worry about what others think of his coaching ability.<\/p>\n
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At this stage of his career, McCarthy, 61, wants to be in a position where he can succeed. At least one former Dallas Cowboys head coach believes McCarthy will remain in the job he\u2019s held since 2020.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think he will be the Cowboys coach next year, and he deserves to be the Cowboys coach,\u201d former Cowboys coach Jimmy Johnson said Sunday morning on the\u00a0NFL on Fox\u00a0pregame show.<\/p>\n
But what does Dave Campo think?<\/p>\n
Take Jimmy\u2019s prediction for what it\u2019s worth. Decades ago, he held the same job for the same boss. At this point, his statement is an educated guess to fill time between commercials.<\/p>\n
Shortly after Johnson\u2019s comment, the Cowboys were smoked by the NFC East-leading Philadelphia Eagles, 41-7, in Philadelphia. The loss ensures the Cowboys will not finish with a winning record and highlights glaring issues for the team.<\/p>\n
Start with the gulf-sized gap between the NFL\u2019s best teams and \u201cThe Others.\u201d The Cowboys firmly belong in the latter group.<\/p>\n
Considering the messy situation McCarthy was thrust into last February, the fact that the Cowboys don\u2019t reek of failure is a testament to his coaching. There\u2019s a strong argument for Cowboys owner Jerry Jones to extend McCarthy\u2019s contract by three years.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s less clear whether McCarthy should accept such an offer.<\/p>\n
As many as eight NFL head coaching jobs could open in the coming weeks, and McCarthy will be a top candidate among free agents. The list may include former Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll. New North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick would likely leave Chapel Hill if an NFL team called \u2013 though that\u2019s unlikely.<\/p>\n
McCarthy has adapted to the quirks of the NFL\u2019s highest-profile coaching job, particularly The Jerry Factor.<\/p>\n
Jerry allowed McCarthy to coach the final year of his contract, and now both have decisions to make. Here\u2019s how potential openings compare to the Cowboys\u2019 job:<\/p>\n
Las Vegas Raiders<\/strong><\/p>\n The most notable accomplishment of owner Mark Davis is securing a new stadium in Las Vegas. Since 2000, the Raiders have cycled through 14 head coaches, including current interim Antonio Pierce.<\/p>\n The roster construction is poor, the quarterback situation is worse and the franchise\u2019s access to The Strip is unrivaled.<\/p>\n Better job:\u00a0Cowboys.<\/p>\n Jacksonville Jaguars<\/strong><\/p>\n London\u2019s favorite team is expected to fire Doug Pederson, a significant upgrade over Urban Meyer.<\/p>\n The team has had three 10-win seasons, four playoff appearances, and 17 losing records since 2000. While Trevor Lawrence shows potential, concerns remain about his viability as a franchise quarterback.<\/p>\n Better job:\u00a0Cowboys.<\/p>\n Chicago Bears<\/strong><\/p>\n A storied franchise remains mired in mediocrity. The arrival of rookie quarterback Caleb Williams hasn\u2019t turned the tide, and coach Matt Eberflus was fired after a 4-8 start.<\/p>\n Better job:\u00a0Cowboys.<\/p>\n Retirement<\/strong><\/p>\n Better job: none.<\/p>\n New England Patriots<\/strong><\/p>\n The first post-Bill Belichick season hasn\u2019t gone well for rookie head coach Jerod Mayo. At 3-12, the Patriots face their third consecutive losing season.<\/p>\n Owner Robert Kraft has shown deference to his coaches in the past, and rookie quarterback Drake Maye offers long-term potential.<\/p>\n Better job: short term, Cowboys; long term, Patriots.<\/p>\n New York Giants<\/strong><\/p>\n Once a stable franchise, the Giants have stumbled. The mishandling of quarterback Daniel Jones and the departure of Saquon Barkley for nothing in return highlight their issues.<\/p>\n Head coach Brian Daboll is likely to be fired soon. The team\u2019s weak roster and lack of a quarterback could be addressed with a high draft pick, potentially Colorado\u2019s Shedeur Sanders.<\/p>\n Better job:\u00a0Cowboys.<\/p>\n Tennessee Titans<\/strong><\/p>\n The firing of Mike Vrabel in 2023 was puzzling, and first-year coach Brian Callahan could be dismissed soon.<\/p>\n Quarterback Will Levis hasn\u2019t impressed, and the roster is flawed. A new stadium is set to open in 2027, but facilities seldom affect a team\u2019s operations.<\/p>\n Better job:\u00a0Cowboys.<\/p>\n Cleveland Browns<\/strong><\/p>\n The trade for quarterback Deshaun Watson is one of the worst in sports history. Coach Kevin Stefanski has done his best, but the organization is notoriously dysfunctional.<\/p>\n Better job:\u00a0Cowboys.<\/p>\n New York Jets<\/strong><\/p>\n Owner Woody Johnson makes Jerry Jones appear hands-off by comparison. The trade for quarterback Aaron Rodgers has backfired, mirroring the franchise\u2019s history of poor decision-making.<\/p>\n Better job:\u00a0Cowboys.<\/p>\n Mike McCarthy\u2019s prospects<\/strong><\/p>\n Stay with the Jerry you know.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Mike McCarthy doesn\u2019t need the money. With a Super Bowl on his r\u00e9sum\u00e9, he\u2019s too experienced and secure to worry about what others think of his coaching ability.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":22254,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[138,687,576,54,690,691,103,204,206,205,208,22,688,689,327,207,210,50],"class_list":["post-22246","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nfl","tag-american-football","tag-american-football-teams","tag-bill-belichick","tag-dallas-cowboys","tag-doug-pederson","tag-jimmy-johnson-american-football-coach","tag-mike-mccarthy","tag-national-football-league","tag-national-football-league-seasons","tag-national-football-league-teams","tag-national-football-league-teams-seasons","tag-new-england-patriots","tag-new-york-giants","tag-pete-carroll","tag-philadelphia-eagles","tag-seasons-in-american-football","tag-seasons-in-american-sport","tag-sports"],"yoast_head":"\n