Dallas Cowboys legend Troy Aikman makes bold Mike McCarthy prediction with head coach facing firing calls
Regarding Mike McCarthy’s future, Dallas Cowboys legend Troy Aikman made a bold assertion.
At the end of the season, the head coach’s contract expires.
Additionally, there have been strong calls for owner Jerry Jones to fire McCarthy, casting doubt on his status.
On Monday night, Dallas lost to the Cincinnati Bengals for the ninth time this season.
In a season where they have suffered some crushing home losses, it almost puts them out of the running for the playoffs.
Aikman, a former quarterback with the Dallas Cowboys, believes McCarthy’s tenure in Dallas is still going well.
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During his stint with Dallas, the former quarterback who is now an ESPN analyst won three Super Bowls.
“As we stand and talk right now, I expect Mike McCarthy to be back in 2025,” he stated on 105.3 The Fan, as reported by The Athletic.
Less than Bill Belichick,I’m not sure who you’ll bring in with a stronger resume.
I simply believe that for a team that isn’t that far away.
“I like the way this team is playing right now, even without their franchise quarterback.”
“I feel like it’s a team that really believes in Mike McCarthy,” he continued.
The locker room seems to want him back. He’s an excellent football coach, in my opinion.
“I believe Jerry Jones thinks he s a really good football coach, too.”
Jones shockingly revealed last month that McCarthy might agree to a new deal.
In 2010, McCarthy and the Green Bay Packers won the Super Bowl.
However, after the 2024 season, his contract with Dallas expires.
During a radio interview last month, Jones stated, “I don’t think that’s crazy at all,” regarding McCarthy’s possible contract extension.
“This coach has won a Super Bowl.
“That’s what Mike McCarthy has done. His ideas are brilliant.
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“We got a lot of football left.”
Dallas dropped to a 5-8 record after losing to Cincinnati 27–20 on Monday night.
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