Mike McCarthy Defends Job Security Rumors

Mike McCarthy enters his third season as the head coach for the Dallas Cowboys. After a disappointing 2020 year, McCarthy led the team to a 12-5 record and an NFC East Division title.  Despite their impressive display, the Cowboys got eliminated by the San Fransisco 49ers in the divisional round at home.

With 2022 in focus, McCarthy’s job could be in jeopardy. The hot seat rumors continue to swing around Dallas’ head coach, and he had something to say.

It’s irritating that the first question you ask me has nothing to do with how I do my job. I show up every day for work to win a championship. How do we win today? That’s what I’m asking.”

-Mike McCarthy on his job security

McCarthy added that the topic is a media-driven narrative, not a story. After the loss to the 49ers, owner Jerry Jones never addressed the job security for his head coach. However, he recently shared his belief in the head coach to succeed. Rumors of Sean Payton’s interest in returning to the sidelines also raise the idea of a possible coaching change.

Mike McCarthy Does Have Playoff Success in his Past

Before his time with Dallas, Mike McCarthy was the head coach of the Green Bay Packers for 13 years. In his Packers tenure, he won 125 regular-season games and defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XLV. McCarthy led Green Bay to nine playoff appearances and developed Aaron Rodgers throughout his career.

A lot of drama unfolded in the organization between McCarthy, the front office, and Rodgers. It got to the point where either Rodgers or McCarthy had to go, and the Packers wisely chose to stick with the future Hall of Fame QB.

After Jason Garrett’s departure, McCarthy took over Dallas’ head coaching position. In two years, his only playoff experience is an upsetting first-round loss.