After the Dallas Cowboys’ 30-24 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday Night Football, frustrations are boiling over. The team’s 3-4 record is a far cry from their recent 12-win seasons, and critics are growing louder—none more so than former Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant, who voiced his call for major changes in the coaching staff.
The only reason why I deleted my tweet because I didn’t want the players to think I was talking about them whenever “I said fire everybody”
I believe the coaches should be gone…. https://t.co/dqSxaJyyXg
— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) October 28, 2024
Following the game, Bryant tweeted a blunt message to team owner Jerry Jones: “Fire everybody Jerry… quit f—ing around.” Although Bryant later deleted the post, he clarified that his criticism was directed solely at the coaching staff, not the players. “I believe the coaches should be gone,” he added, making it clear that his support lies with the team’s roster, not the sideline leadership.
Bryant’s call for change comes at a time when Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy is facing mounting pressure. Recently, Jones himself expressed criticism toward McCarthy’s staff, noting that the team was “designing bad plays” and struggling with execution. While McCarthy didn’t fully agree, he acknowledged the team’s shortcomings, saying, “We’re not where we want to be…that’s ultimately my responsibility.”
Real shit!
Cowboys on some bullshit https://t.co/t6PhK29A5r
— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) October 28, 2024
The recent loss marks Dallas’ fourth consecutive defeat to the 49ers over the past three seasons. Despite having extra time to prepare due to a bye week, the Cowboys struggled against a 49ers squad missing key players, including Christian McCaffrey and Brandon Aiyuk. With a tough schedule ahead—facing the Atlanta Falcons, Philadelphia Eagles, Houston Texans, and Washington Commanders—the Cowboys’ path doesn’t get any easier.
As rumors circulate about the possibility of legendary coach Bill Belichick joining Dallas if McCarthy is replaced, the Cowboys’ front office has remained tight-lipped on future plans. Jones has dismissed the idea of a midseason coaching change, adding, “I haven’t even considered that… I’m not considering that.”
Here’s my exchange with Jerry Jones asking what it would take for him to consider a coaching change.
The last & only time he fired a coach mid-season? Wade Phillips, after he lost by 38 points to Mike McCarthy’s Packers.
McCarthy’s Cowboys lost by 38 today @FOX4 #DallasCowboys pic.twitter.com/RwSuW9Rs2Y
— Jeff Kolb (@JeffKolbFOX4) October 14, 2024
For Cowboys fans and former players like Bryant, patience is wearing thin. With McCarthy’s seat heating up, the upcoming games may well determine if the Cowboys make the drastic changes their critics are calling for. One thing is clear: the Cowboys’ season is at a crossroads, and all eyes are on Jerry Jones to decide the team’s future direction.
