The Dallas Cowboys have effectively been eliminated from playoff contention this season. While they are still mathematically in the race for a wild card spot, it’s unlikely they’ll remain in the hunt for long. Fans shouldn’t expect a miraculous turnaround with either Cooper Rush or Trey Lance taking over at quarterback. With Dak Prescott sidelined for the rest of the season, head coach Mike McCarthy is left visibly frustrated on the sidelines as his team suffers blowout losses and domination by opponents.
Although McCarthy has led the Cowboys to consistent playoff appearances, owner Jerry Jones demands more—specifically Super Bowl victories. This season has been a disappointment, with “America’s Team” experiencing more drama than a soap opera.Jones, who also serves as the team’s general manager, has played a significant role in the team’s struggles. His decisions, such as relying on Rico Dowdle and Ezekiel Elliott as running backs, have raised eyebrows. Known for emphasizing homegrown talent through the draft rather than aggressive free-agent signings, the Cowboys’ lack of impactful offseason moves was glaring this year. Aside from adding veteran linebacker Eric Kendricks, Dallas allowed the contract disputes of Prescott and wide receiver CeeDee Lamb to dominate headlines up until Week 1, eventually making Prescott the highest-paid player in NFL history.
It’s becoming clear that McCarthy is likely coaching his final games for the Cowboys. While he may not be fired mid-season, his departure at the end of the year, when his contract expires, appears imminent. Fans have already started speculating about his replacement, throwing out names like Ben Johnson, Deion Sanders, and even Bill Belichick, the legendary former New England Patriots coach. Belichick, widely regarded as one of the greatest NFL coaches, has been linked to nearly every potential job opening. However, Cowboys fans shouldn’t expect him to take over in Dallas.
Belichick typically demands full control of a team, including player decisions, as he did in New England. This clashes with Jones’ hands-on approach as general manager. A partnership between the two would likely result in power struggles, making it difficult to build a cohesive, winning team. While Belichick might be Dallas’ best shot at returning to Super Bowl glory, the dynamic between him and Jones makes such a scenario highly unlikely.
As long as Jones continues calling the shots, the odds of Belichick coaching the Cowboys—and of Dallas regaining championship form—remain slim.
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