The Dallas Cowboys’ tumultuous season has come to an end, and with it, uncertainty looms large over the future of head coach Mike McCarthy. After finishing with a disappointing 7-10 record and a shocking 2-7 home performance, Jerry Jones, the Cowboys’ owner and general manager, remains undecided about McCarthy’s fate.

Jones addressed reporters following the Cowboys’ season-ending loss to the Washington Commanders, which saw Marcus Mariota clinch victory with a late-game touchdown to Terry McLaurin. Speaking candidly, Jones acknowledged the pressing need for tough decisions regarding the coaching staff and roster.

“I’ll follow the timeframe I’ve used in the past,” Jones said, emphasizing his history of taking deliberate steps in evaluating coaching changes. “This business of under or out of contract is not an influencer with me at all.”

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According to The Athletic’s Jon Machota, Jones is open to other teams interviewing McCarthy, signaling that he’s not fully committed to retaining the head coach. Despite this uncertainty, McCarthy expressed his desire to stay and lead the Cowboys to a Super Bowl.

“I have a lot of confidence in myself as a head coach,” McCarthy stated. “I’m definitely in position with Jerry to move forward. There’s no question about that in my mind.”

The future is uncertain for Dallas

Adding to the complexity, the Cowboys face a roster overhaul, with 21 players set to hit free agency in March. The coaching staff, including Defensive Coordinator Mike Zimmer, also awaits clarity as contracts expire.

Jones must now decide whether to stay the course with McCarthy or usher in a new era for a team desperate to reclaim its championship glory. Cowboys Nation waits anxiously as the offseason drama unfolds.