Dallas Cowboys proprietor Jerry Jones appeared to backpedal on feedback that indicated head coach Mike McCarthy’s job safety is up within the air.
ESPN reporter Adam Schefter just lately prompt McCarthy wants a deep playoff run to maintain his job. On Monday, Jones mentioned, “We’ll see how every recreation goes,” whereas discussing the way forward for the Cowboys HC.
Nonetheless, the 80-year-old famous he is underneath contract subsequent season and simply needs him to give attention to the playoffs.
“[He’s] the busiest cat in all of Texas,” Jones mentioned. “So, the very last thing that I wish to do is spend any time speaking with him about these sorts of issues, on agreements, extension of agreements, particularly after I’ve bought one. So, that is it.”
McCarthy — who received Tremendous Bowl XLV when he was Packers HC — is 42-25 in 4 seasons with the Cowboys. He is underperformed within the playoffs, although, failing to advance previous the divisional spherical and struggling back-to-back losses to the San Francisco 49ers.
Dallas (12-5) has the No. 2 seed within the NFC and a strong likelihood to make its first convention championship look because the 1995 playoffs. Within the common season, the Cowboys led the league in factors scored (29.9) and completed fifth in factors allowed (18.5).
Whereas McCarthy is underneath strain, he’ll solidify his future in Dallas if it overcomes its postseason struggles. As of Tuesday, FanDuel lists the Cowboys as a 7.5-point favourite of their wild-card weekend matchup towards the Inexperienced Bay Packers (9-8).
