FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys proprietor and normal supervisor Jerry Jones and head coach Mike McCarthy have discussions in regards to the future — simply not essentially about McCarthy’s future with the group.
“It’s implied each dialog we have now a couple of place, a couple of participant,” Jones stated on 105.3 The Fan in Dallas on Tuesday. “Most of the time if you’re discussing a scenario on this soccer staff, you are speaking in regards to the future. Now the long run is likely to be the subsequent recreation, or it may very well be subsequent month however it’s at all times not a lot dwelling on what occurred final Sunday or what occurred two weeks in the past, not a lot there. That’s a reference level and that is what you have to decide on. But all that counts is the subsequent minute and going ahead from there with out being any method. The future is the place our decision-making is.”
The Cowboys have been eradicated from playoff competition however have gained 4 of their final 5 video games to enhance to 7-8 regardless of lacking a number of key gamers, reminiscent of quarterback Dak Prescott, Zack Martin, DeMarcus Lawrence and Trevon Diggs.
Jones has praised McCarthy’s work over the previous couple of weeks however has stopped wanting endorsing the opportunity of bringing McCarthy again in 2025.
“We’re simply speaking about what’s constructive proper now,” Jones stated. “We began the dialog speaking about how good a job I believe with the circumstances that we have been coping with, how good a job that the teaching employees is doing. It’s led by Mike McCarthy. And that is what we’re doing. I’m saying simply what I’m saying. I’m very impressed with how this staff and the way it’s taking part in, and the extent of tenacity, and I’m impressed with the actual fact we have got plenty of younger gamers getting plenty of expertise on the market. The future appears to be like brilliant there with these gamers.”
McCarthy and all the teaching employees are on expiring contracts. With final week’s win towards the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, McCarthy moved previous Jeff Fisher for the Thirteenth-most common season wins in NFL historical past (173).
He has a 49-33 regular-season report with the Cowboys, however the staff has not superior previous the divisional spherical of the playoffs.
On Monday, McCarthy was requested if he was desirous to have some form of decision on his standing shifting ahead.
“I do consider in time and place, and this isn’t the time or the place for me to talk on it,” McCarthy stated. “Really, my focus is extra in regards to the employees. Their concern is increased for me, as a result of change is one thing that occurs in our league on a regular basis. It’s a part of this trade. And I perceive it. I’m at a distinct level in my life. I’m extra targeted on them, and I do know that one of the simplest ways to assist everyone is to deal with what’s in entrance of us. And that is why the dedication, the pleasure … I believe it advantages everyone for me simply to remain on the right track.”