Jerry Jones praised now-former Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy whereas explaining why the Dallas proprietor felt it was time for the 2 to go their separate methods.
Information broke on Monday that McCarthy wouldn’t be returning to teach the Cowboys after the 2 sides couldn’t come to an settlement on a brand new contract.
Jones, in his assertion, reiterated his reward for the job McCarthy did whereas main the Cowboys and stated he had “great respect for Mike,” earlier than explaining {that a} “joint review” led to the belief that it was time to maneuver on.
“Over the past week, Mike and I had the opportunity to conduct a joint review of all aspects of the past season, our players and staff, and also spent considerable time discussing the road forward for the team,” Jones stated.
“These discussions were thorough and received an appropriate amount of time and depth to cover. Prior to reaching the point of contract negotiations, though, it became mutually clear that it would be better for each of us to head in a different direction. I thank Mike and wish him, his wife Jessica and their family the best. They have been a wonderful part of our community here. We will commence a search process immediately to hire the next head coach of the Dallas Cowboys.”
McCarthy has but to publicly touch upon the choice.
McCarthy went 49-35 throughout his 5 seasons with the Cowboys and helped get the franchise to the playoffs in 2021, 2022 and 2023, however they gained only one postseason sport in that span.
This previous season, the Cowboys completed with a 7-10 file in 2024 whereas coping with an harm to beginning quarterback Dak Prescott. It led to hypothesis operating rampant over whether or not McCarthy could be again subsequent season.
He additionally acquired curiosity in teaching jobs elsewhere, with the Bears making an official request to talk with him which was denied by the Cowboys.
The Bears and Saints are each anticipated to be concerned about McCarthy now that he’s a training free agent.
