Mike McCarthy out as Cowboys HC | The Herd
Mike McCarthy has determined to half methods with the Dallas Cowboys following a reported disagreement over his contract size. Colin Cowherd reacts to the information and says that McCarthy ought to go to the Chicago Bears.
Mike McCarthy’s time as the top coach of the Dallas Cowboys has come to an finish, in line with a number of reviews.
The group and McCarthy mutually agreed to half methods, in line with a press release obtained by ESPN from longtime Cowboys proprietor, and normal supervisor Jerry Jones.
“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.”
CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM
Former Dallas Cowboys extensive receiver Dez Bryant walks on the sector earlier than the sport between the New York Giants and the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium on September 26, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Elsa/Getty Photographs)
Jones additionally shared his appreciation for McCarthy, saying, “I have great respect for Mike, and he has led the team through some very unique and challenging times during his tenure.”
The Cowboys seek for its subsequent head coach is anticipated to kick off instantly.
‘DEZ CAUGHT IT’: LOOKING BACK AT INFAMOUS COWBOYS-PACKERS GAME 10 YEARS LATER
Shortly after information surfaced about McCarthy’s departure, former Cowboys star extensive receiver Dez Bryant weighed in on the scenario. “Great move for the Dallas Cowboys!” Bryant wrote on X, previously referred to as Twitter, Monday afternoon.
Bryant spent nearly all of his NFL profession with the Cowboys.
A couple of minutes later, Bryant appeared to take one other jab at McCarthy as he shared his considerations in regards to the prospect of Boise State star operating again Ashton Jeanty touchdown in Dallas subsequent season. A number of mock drafts have linked Jeanty, who rushed for two,601 yards this previous season and completed second in Heisman Trophy voting, to Dallas.
Dez Bryant #88 of the Dallas Cowboys throws up the X after scoring a landing towards the Indianapolis Colts within the first quarter of a preseason at AT&T Stadium on August 19, 2017 in Arlington, Texas. (Tom Pennington/Getty Photographs)
“If Dallas is thinking about drafting Ashton Jeanty..Mike McCarthy damn sure is not the coach to coach him…”
The Cowboys speeding assault was largely underwhelming this previous season. In what turned a extensively criticized transfer, the crew determined towards signing operating again Derrick Henry. Henry rushed for 1,921 yards throughout his first season with the Baltimore Ravens.
McCarthy’s contract expired following a 7-10 season. Dallas was 12-5 every of the three years earlier than that below him, however nonetheless hasn’t been previous the divisional spherical of the NFC playoffs since its final Tremendous Bowl on the finish of the 1995 season.
Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy walks off the sector after an NFL soccer sport towards the Philadelphia Eagles in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024. (Jeffrey McWhorter/Related Press)
Subsequent season would be the thirtieth for the Cowboys since profitable the final of their 5 Tremendous Bowl titles.
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
Earlier than taking the Dallas job after a full season out of teaching, McCarthy was with the Packers for 13 seasons and had a 125-77-2 report from 2006-18. He was 10-8 within the playoffs and led Inexperienced Bay to a Tremendous Bowl title at AT&T Stadium, the house of the Cowboys, 14 years in the past.
The Related Press contributed to this report.
Observe Fox Information Digital’s sports activities protection on X, and subscribe to the Fox Information Sports activities Huddle publication.
