The Dallas Cowboys secured their first home win of the season on Thanksgiving Day, defeating the New York Giants 27-20. Despite being shorthanded, the Cowboys put together their most complete performance of the year. As the game aired on FOX, there was one person whose opinion on the Cowboys’ head coach seemed to grab attention: Tom Brady.
Brady, calling the game for the national broadcast, didn’t hold back when discussing Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy. The seven-time Super Bowl champion offered glowing praise, calling McCarthy a “great leader of men” and a coach who excels at developing quarterbacks.
Brady’s High Praise for McCarthy
Throughout the 2024 season, McCarthy has been under constant scrutiny. With no contract extension before the season, speculation about his future has loomed large. However, Brady’s remarks offer a different perspective, highlighting McCarthy’s ability to win at the highest level and elevate his quarterbacks—whether it’s in Dallas or during his tenure with Green Bay.
Tom Brady on Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy: “Oh, I think Coach McCarthy is a great coach. His 18th season as a head coach. He’s a great leader of men. But not only as a play-caller, he’s a developer of players, of talent, of quarterbacks.
“He’s got a very consistent personality…
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) November 29, 2024
Cooper Rush and Dak Prescott: Examples of McCarthy’s Influence
One key example Brady pointed out was Cooper Rush’s performance under McCarthy’s leadership. Rush, who stepped in following Dak Prescott’s injury in 2024, has helped the Cowboys to a 7-3 record, a far cry from the struggles Dallas experienced without Tony Romo in 2015. Even with Prescott, McCarthy has been credited with taking his game to a new level, with Prescott being a legitimate MVP candidate in 2023.
The Future of McCarthy in Dallas
While speculation still surrounds McCarthy’s future in Dallas, Brady’s praise underscores the value of his leadership. With recent comments from Jerry Jones suggesting McCarthy might return next season, it’s clear that the conversation surrounding McCarthy’s job security is far from over. Perhaps Brady’s endorsement of McCarthy could be the kind of backing that sways the decision-makers in Dallas.
