{"id":19791,"date":"2025-01-16T10:06:12","date_gmt":"2025-01-16T10:06:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=19791"},"modified":"2025-01-16T10:06:12","modified_gmt":"2025-01-16T10:06:12","slug":"jerry-jones-request-was-the-last-straw-for-mike-mccarthy-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=19791","title":{"rendered":"Jerry Jones Request Was the Last Straw for Mike McCarthy: Report"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Many were shocked when the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/nfl\/dallas-cowboys\/\">Dallas Cowboys<\/a>\u00a0announced they had parted ways with former head coach\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/tag\/mike-mccarthy\">Mike McCarthy<\/a>\u00a0on Monday.<\/p>\n<p>The two sides were reportedly engaged in talks about a contract extension after McCarthy led the team to four wins in five games from Nov. 24 to Dec. 22 \u2014 all without star\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/nfl\/25-greatest-quarterbacks-nfl-history-2016\">quarterback<\/a>\u00a0Dak Prescott, who had been sidelined with a season-ending hamstring injury since Week 9.<\/p>\n<p>But somewhere in between the team\u2019s Jan. 5 season finale and Monday, things fell apart and McCarthy decided to walk and take his chances in landing one of the five other head-coaching vacancies in the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/nfl\">NFL<\/a>.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-0\">\n<div class=\"m-in-content-ad not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-0\" data-zone-count=\"4\">\n<div id=\"_adr_abp_container_3\" class=\"_adr_abp_container\" data-section=\"7db9a01170294858359598238868b29f\" data-packetid=\"00000001-d161253d-e523-4f21-8807-988272d460ba\" data-render-time=\"1737021897199\">\n<div>AD<\/div>\n<p><iframe id=\"iframe-ad-container-7db9a01170294858359598238868b29f\" src=\"https:\/\/delivery.adrecover.com\/recover.html?siteId=46584&amp;dataDogLoggingEnabled=false&amp;dataDogLoggingVersion=1\" name=\"7db9a01170294858359598238868b29f\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>But now fans have a little more context about what transpired between McCarthy and Cowboys owner Jerry Jones thanks to a report from NFL Network\u2019s Jane Slater, and it involves a former Cowboys great.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s my understanding that Jerry has talked to Jason (Witten) in recent weeks and I do believe that he was part of a plan that Jerry initially had when he was going to bring back Mike McCarthy,\u201d\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SlaterNFL\/status\/1879325717978341869\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Slater said<\/a>.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-1\">\n<div class=\"m-in-content-ad not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-1\" data-zone-count=\"4\"><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cI think the plan there was to be an heir apparent of sorts. Mike McCarthy sort of surprised him by deciding he wanted to end these conversations, pursue something else. \u2026 Now we&#8217;ll see if Jason Witten will still be in play here.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"m-detail--body-item m-detail--body-item-inline\">\n<figure class=\"l-inline tml-image m-detail--tml-image--inline\"><a><picture class=\"is-loaded\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjEyMTQyNzUyODI4MjM3MzQ3\/usatsi_13886007.webp 380w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjEyMTQyNzUyODI4MjM3MzQ3\/usatsi_13886007.webp 620w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjEyMTQyNzUyODI4MjM3MzQ3\/usatsi_13886007.webp 700w\" type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjEyMTQyNzUyODI4MjM3MzQ3\/usatsi_13886007.jpg 380w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjEyMTQyNzUyODI4MjM3MzQ3\/usatsi_13886007.jpg 620w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjEyMTQyNzUyODI4MjM3MzQ3\/usatsi_13886007.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"m-detail--tml-image m-image\" src=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/t_share\/MjEyMTQyNzUyODI4MjM3MzQ3\/usatsi_13886007.jpg\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"Former Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy and Cowboys owner Jerry Jones\" width=\"5159\" height=\"3265\" data-src=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjEyMTQyNzUyODI4MjM3MzQ3\/usatsi_13886007.jpg\" \/><\/picture><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>\n<p class=\"tml-image--caption\">Former Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy and Cowboys owner Jerry Jones<\/p>\n<p class=\"tml-image--attribution\">Matthew Emmons-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Witten has been linked to the Cowboys for some time, and some believe he\u2019s a dark-horse candidate to replace McCarthy as head coach next season.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-2\">\n<div id=\"_adr_abp_container_6\" class=\"_adr_abp_container\" data-section=\"a949c511f11a84c1ee0b5e40ffd4273a\" data-packetid=\"00000001-d161253d-e523-4f21-8807-988272d460ba\" data-render-time=\"1737021897223\">\n<div>AD<\/div>\n<p><iframe id=\"iframe-ad-container-a949c511f11a84c1ee0b5e40ffd4273a\" src=\"https:\/\/delivery.adrecover.com\/recover.html?siteId=46584&amp;dataDogLoggingEnabled=false&amp;dataDogLoggingVersion=1\" name=\"a949c511f11a84c1ee0b5e40ffd4273a\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<div class=\"m-in-content-ad not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-2\" data-zone-count=\"4\"><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Jones even touted Witten as a potential future NFL head coach in the mold of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/nfl\/detroit-lions\/\">Detroit Lions<\/a>\u00a0head coach Dan Campbell back in November.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYes, without hesitation, yes,\u201d Jones said when asked if Witten is ready to be an NFL head coach. \u201cHe has something that you can\u2019t draw up. He reminds me a lot of our other tight end who is head coach up there in Detroit right now.<\/p>\n<p>\u201c\u2026 Jason is very sophisticated when it comes to understanding football and all the nuances. But more important than anything, he really does understand the physical and the mentality of being physical and that part of it. Without a question, he could become [an NFL coach]. He has extraordinary work ethic. \u2026 He can be a top coach.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-3\">\n<div class=\"m-in-content-ad not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-3\" data-zone-count=\"4\"><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>It\u2019s not known if Jones plans to interview Witten for the head-coaching vacancy. The Cowboys do, however, plan to interview former\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/nfl\/new-york-jets\/\">New York Jets<\/a>\u00a0head coach Robert Saleh, and they\u2019ve also been linked to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/nfl\/philadelphia-eagles\/\">Philadelphia Eagles<\/a>\u00a0offensive coordinator Kellen Moore and Colorado head coach\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/tag\/deion-sanders\">Deion Sanders<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mm-embed-card--list\">\n<div class=\"m-card--media\"><a class=\"m-card--image-link\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/nfl\/dallas-cowboys\/dak-prescott-breaks-silence-cowboys-parting-ways-hc-mike-mccarthy\" rel=\"\"><picture class=\"is-loaded\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/ar_16:9%2Cc_fill%2Ccs_srgb%2Cg_faces:center%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_220\/MjEyMTAxMTc3ODEzMjQ3NTIz\/usatsi_21194290.webp 220w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/ar_16:9%2Cc_fill%2Ccs_srgb%2Cg_faces:center%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_320\/MjEyMTAxMTc3ODEzMjQ3NTIz\/usatsi_21194290.webp 320w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/ar_16:9%2Cc_fill%2Ccs_srgb%2Cg_faces:center%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_640\/MjEyMTAxMTc3ODEzMjQ3NTIz\/usatsi_21194290.webp 640w\" type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"220px\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/ar_16:9%2Cc_fill%2Ccs_srgb%2Cg_faces:center%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_220\/MjEyMTAxMTc3ODEzMjQ3NTIz\/usatsi_21194290.jpg 220w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/ar_16:9%2Cc_fill%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cg_faces:center%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_320\/MjEyMTAxMTc3ODEzMjQ3NTIz\/usatsi_21194290.jpg 320w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/ar_16:9%2Cc_fill%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cg_faces:center%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_640\/MjEyMTAxMTc3ODEzMjQ3NTIz\/usatsi_21194290.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"220px\" \/><\/picture><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many were shocked when the\u00a0Dallas Cowboys\u00a0announced they had parted ways with former head coach\u00a0Mike McCarthy\u00a0on Monday. 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