Mike McCarthy’s job as head coach of the Dallas Cowboys is now in serious doubt after the team suffered a humiliating 47-9 defeat to the Detroit Lions on Sunday. This loss marks the third time this season and the fourth time in the last five games that the Cowboys have been dominated at home.
Despite a brief comeback against the Ravens in Week 3, the Cowboys fell behind by 22 points in the third quarter of this latest game. With such ongoing struggles, questions about McCarthy’s future are growing louder.
Although Cowboys owner Jerry Jones insists he is not planning to make a coaching change right now, both fans and the media are already speculating about potential replacements. Former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is frequently mentioned as a top candidate.
While owner Jerry Jones remains committed to Mike McCarthy, many around the league wonder if Dallas could become the primary landing spot for Bill Belichick this offseason, should the #Cowboys decide to make a change. According to multiple sources, Belichick has a “really great”… pic.twitter.com/VKwUkvHy3w
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) October 14, 2024
FOX Sports’ Jordan Schultz reports that Belichick is seen as the leading option for the Cowboys’ head coaching job if McCarthy is let go after this season. Sources say he has a strong relationship with the Jones family, which adds to the intrigue.
Belichick was considered a strong candidate for the Cowboys last offseason after a disappointing playoff exit. However, Jones decided to keep McCarthy for one more year, a choice that is now being questioned after this latest defeat.
While Jones may favor Belichick, many Cowboys fans are looking at other options, such as Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and Texans OC Bobby Slowik, who could be better fits for the team.
As the Cowboys continue to struggle, it’s clear that speculation about Belichick will only grow. The big question now is: how many more losses will it take before the Cowboys make a change?
