FRISCO – The Dallas Cowboys, under the ownership of Jerry Jones, have made it clear how much they embrace the “soap opera” aspect of the team, which has become a core part of the franchise’s identity.
And it now appears that, despite all the talk surrounding coach Mike McCarthy’s potential discomfort with “the circus,” he might not mind it as much as everyone thinks.
The Cowboys’ 2024 season will conclude on Sunday against the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium, marking the beginning of what promises to be an intriguing offseason, starting with a decision on McCarthy’s future.
McCarthy, 61, will officially be out of contract on January 14.
Between Sunday and that date, other NFL teams can request to interview Dallas’ coach; the Cowboys can refuse. However, if the Jones family doesn’t make a decision by January 14, McCarthy becomes a free agent.
This might be the message that McCarthy’s agent, Don Yee, wants everyone to catch on to, even while keeping his client’s true feelings under wraps.
But during McCarthy’s final scheduled appearance on “Shan & RJ” on 105.3 The Fan on Friday, he may have revealed his personal truth.
He spoke fondly about his love for the DFW area and his job.
“It’s been a wonderful experience for our family,” said McCarthy, who joined the Cowboys five years ago. “It’s been an incredible experience for our family. It’s the Dallas Cowboys—there’s nothing like it. I love coming to work every day. I love the players and coaches…”
McCarthy also took a moment to praise the school his child attends, though we might forgive him for not specifically mentioning his “love” for the people who sign his paychecks.
But at the end of the segment, there was this exchange:
“Coach,” 105.3 The Fan host Shan Shariff asked with a clever twist, “are we doing this (weekly radio show) again next year?”
“Yeah,” McCarthy responded, “I hope so, I hope so, to be honest with you…”
McCarthy said “honestly.” And he essentially expressed that he would like to be rehired by the Cowboys.
That doesn’t guarantee his future here, nor does it mean his preferences are completely clear. But it certainly sounds like an honest reflection of McCarthy’s thoughts on the circus and the soap opera that surrounds him.
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