NFL Insider: Cowboys Could Fire Mike McCarthy, Hire Bill Belichick

Jerry Jones’ Recent Comments on Mike McCarthy

Jones has refused to commit to McCarthy when asked about the coach’s future.

“When asked directly about Mike McCarthy’s Cowboys future, owner Jerry Jones said ‘we’ll see how each game goes’ in the playoffs,” according to a post on X by Clarence Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

Typical of Jones, the response is a vague one. But it definitely shows that Jones is reserving his judgment until after the postseason campaign. Considering that McCarthy, who is finishing his fourth season with the team, is only 1-2 in the playoffs with the Cowboys, Dallas could feel as though they’ve given him enough time to advance in the postseason.

Cowboys DC Dan Quinn Wants a HC Job

While Belichick could be a potential replacement, the Cowboys could also look internally. Defensive coordinator Dan Quinn has been a head coach before (Atlanta Falcons from 2015 to 2020) and is eager for another chance, according to ESPN’s Todd Archer.

Dallas has already given Quinn a raise, but it may not be enough to keep him around.

“The Carolina Panthers have requested an interview with Quinn, who has been up for jobs each of the past two years,” Archer wrote in his January 10 story. “Jerry Jones adjusted Quinn’s contract, per sources, but Quinn wants to be a head coach again. If the right opportunity presents itself, Jones might be hard-pressed to convince Quinn to stay.”

But if the Cowboys part ways with McCarthy, Quinn could be the ideal candidate. Either way, the situation at head coach seemingly depends on how well Dallas does in the playoffs.