Jerry Jones breaks silence on Dak Prescott speaking highly of Mike McCarthy despite underwhelming 5-7 record
Dak Prescott had vouched for Mike McCarthy to be retained as the Head Coach of the Dallas Cowboys despite the team's underwhelming performance this year.
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Jerry Jones has a diplomatic response to Dak Prescott's comments on Mike McCarthy's future with the Cowboys (Image Credits: IMAGO)
The Dallas Cowboys have had far from the ideal season so far. The team’s lackluster performance has resulted in a 5-7 season and injuries to key players throughout the season such as Dak Prescott and Micah Parsons further hurt them.
The team’s quarterback is out for the season but he continues to support his teammates. Dak Prescott recently reiterated his unwavering faith in Head Coach Mike McCarthy. The quarterback vouched for McCarthy to return to the Cowboys for another tenure as his contract is set to conclude after this season.
I believe in him wholeheartedly…I think he definitely deserves a chance. Another contract and a chance to coach this team amongst more influence. ‘On his terms’ may be a good way to say it.
Dak Prescott told Yahoo Sports’ Jori Epstein
His comments attracted criticism from fans and analysts since Mike McCarthy has failed to yield the desired results in four years since he took the job. The team’s owner and General Manager Jerry Jones responded to Prescott’s comments during his weekly appearance on 105.3 The Fan as reported by Jon Machota.
Jerry Jones lauded Dak Prescott’s efforts to vouch for Mike McCarthy
He acknowledged the importance that Prescott’s input has in the team’s decision-making process as he is an integral part of their future.
Dak has a vested interest in the team. He’s a critical part of our success as we go forward. His thoughts and ideas about how to be better are very important.
Jerry Jones said
Recent reports have suggested that Jerry Jones is inclined towards giving Mike McCarthy another shot and Dak Prescott’s statements were in line with this sentiment. Jones further added that while the quarterback said the right things, the best way he could have helped make his case for Mike McCarthy saying on would be by getting back out there and playing.
I understand completely. That was the right thing for him to say. If he had been out here and our quarterback and making plays and helping us have a better record than we got right now, that’s the way you help Mike. Those kinds of things I know are hard when you’re hurt.
Jerry Jones added
Unfortunately, injuries are a part of the game that are beyond the control of players. The Cowboys have missed Prescott, in the games without him, star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb has dealt with a problem he is not familiar with, dropping passes.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones on @1053thefan when asked about Dak Prescott speaking highly of Mike McCarthy and wanting to see him continue being Dallas' head coach: "Dak has a vested interest in the team. He's a critical part of our success as we go forward. His thoughts and ideas…
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) December 6, 2024
Lamb has nine drops this season with a third of them coming in the team’s win against the New York Giants last week. With five more weeks of football left to play, the team remains hopeful of making a last-minute playoff push. Star linebacker Micah Parsons expressed his optimism on the Cowboys’ playoff hopes after the team’s win over the Giants but it will be easier said than done.
Dallas is scheduled to face the Cincinnati Bengals this week, a game in which the defense will need to outplay the offense as Joe Burrow has been lighting up opposing defenses every week this season. The Bengals’ Achilles heel is their defense but they face a shaky Cowboys offense which works in their favor. Subsequently, Dallas will face the Panthers, Buccaneers, Eagles, and Commanders. From these matchups, they might win against Carolina but it is hard to predict the outcome of the other matchups.
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