It was a tough night for the Cowboys, so it was no surprise that Mike McCarthy's night ended on a slightly awkward note.
The Cowboys had just lost 27-20 on Monday Night Football after failing to block a punt that helped the Bengals win.
Also, McCarthy I had an awkward encounter with a photographer. He was congratulating Bengals coach Zac Taylor on the win while leaving the field.
The cameraman appeared to be trying to get close enough to take a photo, and after a brief conversation with Taylor, he turned around and surprised the Dallas coach by being so close.
McCarthy appeared to reflexively move the cameraman out of the way, causing him to momentarily lose his camera's balance.
Monday's loss was the latest in a series of disappointments for the Cowboys, who fell to 5-8 after winning two straight games before that.
Many people were likely frustrated by the loss, including star pass rusher Micah Parsons, who ran off the field before the game was over.
Parsons' reaction to the failed punt block was a mixture of shock and frustration.
As the game drew to a close and the Cowboys' loss was confirmed, he said: Caught on ESPN's cameras I went back to the locker room alone, defeated.
The Cowboys have four games left, with their next matchup against the Panthers in Week 15.
How Dallas ends could impact how the organization moves forward. McCarthy is in the final year of his contract.
Former Cowboys great Troy Aikman expressed confidence that McCarthy will return next season in a radio interview with a local Dallas station.
“Right now, as I stand and talk, I predict that Mike McCarthy will be back in 2025.” He said this during an appearance on 105.3 The Fan.
