The Cowboys have won 36 regular-season games under Mike McCarthy. They’ve won just one playoff game. When factoring in Jerry Jones’ obvious disappointment with that fact, it seems apparent that McCarthy might not be the head coach in Dallas for much longer.
And that is something that doesn’t sit well with Dak Prescott.
Prescott discussed his head coach’s future as the Cowboys picked up the pieces from an embarrassing Wild Card loss to the Green Bay Packers. He went as far as to say that his job as Cowboys quarterback should also be on the hot seat if McCarthy’s is in danger.
Oh, buddy. I wouldn’t willingly tie myself to the Titanic if I were you:
Dak Prescott on Mike McCarthy speculation: “Yeah, he's been amazing. I understand the business. In that case, it should be about me as well. I've had the season that I've had because of him, and this team has had the success that they've had because of him.” pic.twitter.com/DXv140R6co
— Ed Werder (@WerderEdESPN) January 15, 2024
Initial reaction from #Cowboys QB Dak Prescott after the game: “Shocked.” Prescott said if HC Mike McCarthy’s job is on the hot seat, then his should be too. Ride or die. pic.twitter.com/wdgZ97tYlg
— Mary Rominger (@MaryRomingerTV) January 15, 2024
What Prescott says about McCarthy’s individual coaching of his play is probably true. While Prescott’s always been a good quarterback, in 2023, he was great, at one point even dominating the MVP conversation. That likely never happens without McCarthy designing a tailor-made offense for his skill set.
But the playoff failures are impossible to ignore. If the Cowboys aren’t outright choking a win away, Sunday showed that they might not show up altogether, either. It doesn’t matter what McCarthy did for Prescott. Such a reality is unsustainable. Prescott has one year left on a monster contract and seems due for a massive extension from the Cowboys this off-season.
The veteran quarterback would do well to toe the company line and realize he can probably produce such gaudy numbers — with more success in January — with another head coach.