Mike McCarthy enters his third season as the head coach for the Dallas Cowboys. After a disappointing 2020 year, McCarthy led the team to a 12-5 record and an NFC East Division title. Despite their impressive display, the Cowboys got eliminated by the San Fransisco 49ers in the divisional round at home.
With 2022 in focus, McCarthy’s job could be in jeopardy. The hot seat rumors continue to swing around Dallas’ head coach, and he had something to say.
It’s irritating that the first question you ask me has nothing to do with how I do my job. I show up every day for work to win a championship. How do we win today? That’s what I’m asking.”
-Mike McCarthy on his job security
McCarthy added that the topic is a media-driven narrative, not a story. After the loss to the 49ers, owner Jerry Jones never addressed the job security for his head coach. However, he recently shared his belief in the head coach to succeed. Rumors of Sean Payton’s interest in returning to the sidelines also raise the idea of a possible coaching change.
Mike McCarthy Does Have Playoff Success in his Past
Before his time with Dallas, Mike McCarthy was the head coach of the Green Bay Packers for 13 years. In his Packers tenure, he won 125 regular-season games and defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XLV. McCarthy led Green Bay to nine playoff appearances and developed Aaron Rodgers throughout his career.
A lot of drama unfolded in the organization between McCarthy, the front office, and Rodgers. It got to the point where either Rodgers or McCarthy had to go, and the Packers wisely chose to stick with the future Hall of Fame QB.
After Jason Garrett’s departure, McCarthy took over Dallas’ head coaching position. In two years, his only playoff experience is an upsetting first-round loss.
Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy: “Our team identity is grit, discipline and fundamentally sound.” pic.twitter.com/eGd02rbkbU
— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) July 26, 2022
McCarthy’s Future
Reaching the postseason is nice, but winning the big games causes no issues. In a franchise that only has four playoff wins since their 1996 Super Bowl title, it is getting old seeing the same blunders. The high expectations continue to end up in disappointing letdowns. The team has not won multiple playoff games in 26 years.
Taking control of the Cowboys attracts more attention than any other NFL squad. Their failure to reach the promised land has caused chaos, embarrassment, and frustrations towards and within the organization.
McCarthy’s name will stay out of the hot seat rumors when he brings the Lombardi Trophy back to Dallas. His future with the Cowboys is safe, as long as he wins when it matters and ends the Super Bowl drought.
