Mike McCarthy makes his case to remain Cowboys head coach: ‘I’m a winner’ :: The Mothership
The head coach made it clear he’d prefer to return to Dallas next season, and the 12th-winningest coach in NFL history thinks the Cowboys should want him back, too. “I don’t like to talk about myself that way, but I’ll just be clear: I’m a winner. I know how to win. I’ve won a championship. I won a championship in this building,” McCarthy said. “I’m definitely in a position with Jerry [Jones] to move the program forward, there’s no question about that in my mind. That’s why these conversations need to happen in the near future.”
Chicago Bears request permission to interview Cowboys’ Mike McCarthy :: Cowboys Wire
McCarthy’s contract with the Cowboys doesn’t expire until Jan. 14, but the Bears don’t want to wait. Now Jerry Jones must either grant permission to Chicago, which could signal that McCarthy is not being retained, or block the interview, thereby giving up some negotiating leverage in a presumed return. (He also could block the interview and then still not retain the coach, which would be a terrible look.)
5 potential landing spots for Mike McCarthy after his Cowboys contract expires :: Cowboys Wire
Chicago may be the most obvious fit, but Jacksonville, Indianapolis, Las Vegas, and New England each could make sense in their own way, too. Creating a culture, establishing stability, and developing a young quarterback are all McCarthy’s strong suits; each of those clubs could use someone who brings exactly that.
New Orleans also expected to woo McCarthy :: Nick Harris
Anonymous player shades Cowboys’ owner Jerry Jones while praising Mike McCarthy :: SI.com
One Cowboys player told Jane Slater that McCarthy has been coaching “with one hand behind his back” and that “it’s not easy being a head coach here.” The anonymous Cowboy also pointed out that he believes McCarthy deserves the chance to “run it how he wants.”
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones explains why he won’t relinquish GM title :: Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Jones was unequivocal in explaining that he’ll be staying put as the Cowboys’ general manager. “I bought the team. I think the first thing that came out of my mouth… [at] that press conference, okay, somebody asked, ‘Did you buy this for your kids?,’ and I said, ‘Hell, no, I bought it for me,’ and I didn’t buy an investment. I bought an occupation,” said Jones. “I was 46, I bought something I was gonna do for the rest of my life, and that’s what I’m doing. And so no, the facts are that, since I have to decide where the money is spent, then you might as well cut all the [expletive] out. [I’m] making the call anyway.”
Instant Analysis: Which Cowboys free agents should be brought back in 2025? :: Cowboys Wire
Rico Dowdle, KaVontae Turpin, Jourdan Lewis, Eric Kendricks, and Trent Sieg are among the free agents the front office should prioritize in re-signing. There are others, but some longtime Cowboys- including fan favorites like Zack Martin and DeMarcus Lawrence- are probably better off moving on.
Cowboys announce extensions, reserve/futures contracts :: Dallas Cowboys Public Relations
Trey Lance ‘thankful’ for opportunity with Cowboys :: The Mothership
Lance is set to become a free agent for the first time in his career. If he’s taken his final rep as a Cowboy, he says he’s learned a lot… no matter what comes next. “I’ve gotten closer with these guys, gotten closer with the coaching staff, and kind of learned a new way to see the game and learned how different guys see the game,” he said. “Yeah, I think I’ve grown physically, mentally, and I know myself better as a person.”
Micah Parsons sends recruiting pitch to Miami Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill to join Cowboys :: Blogging the Boys
Parsons has already started lobbying for the Cowboys to get active in free agency this offseason. With news that Hill is looking to leave the Dolphins, the notion of pairing him with CeeDee Lamb is certainly exciting. Dallas does currently have over $17 million in cap space that can roll over to next season. Parsons pointed out that Texas has no state income tax as part of his social media pitch.
Cowboys-Commanders postgame analysis :: Cowboys Wire
Cowboys sideline exclusive: Brandon Aubrey pens apology note after kickoff goes awry :: Dallas Morning News
Turns out Aubrey was intentionally kicking the ball out of bounds; because of an earlier penalty, it pinned Washington at their own 25. But he certainly didn’t mean to drill Michelle Siemienowski. After the game, the kicker handwrote a note to her, apologizing for the errant boot. Earlier in the day, Aubrey won the club’s Bob Lilly Award, given to “the Dallas Cowboys player that showcases the highest level of achievement, sportsmanship, dedication, and leadership.”
List of 2025 opponents finalized :: Dallas Cowboys
WATCH: Cowboys owner Jerry Jones makes acting turn in ‘Landman’ :: Cowboys Wire
The owner, playing himself, showed up in a hospital scene to give familial advice to characters played by Jon Hamm and Billy Bob Thornton. “I made my mind up a long time ago I was going to work with my kids,” Jones says in his acting cameo. “And they’re involved in everything. They’re involved in my leasing, oil and gas, real estate. And so when I got the Cowboys, I got it so that we could all work together. I thought I was doing it for them, but the one that got the most out of it was me.”
