After suffering an embarrassing loss, green bay packers In the NFL playoffs, most believed the Mike McCarthy era was over in Dallas.
The Cowboys were completely defeated by the Packers on Sunday, trailing 27-0 in the first half.
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones speaks to reporters after the Green Bay Packers game on Sunday, January 14, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)
cowboys owner jerry jones He was distraught and upset by the team's efforts, and many believed that change was coming.
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“This (playoff loss) seems like the most painful thing because we all had high hopes and expectations for this team,” Jones said of the loss, via NFL.com. “I'm appalled. This is beyond my comprehension.”
Still, on Wednesday, the Cowboys announced: mccarthy will be back 2024 is the final year of the contract.
ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky appeared on “The Pat McAfee Show” Thursday after McCarthy spoke to the media, and the former quarterback was not impressed with the Cowboys' decision.
“I thought about it on Monday. [that] Considering the way the game was going, we needed to make a change,'' said Orlovsky. “It's not like they just lost. Considering the way the game went. Was it the right decision?
Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy before the wild card playoff game against the Green Bay Packers on January 14, 2024 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)
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“I think it was a mistake to keep Coach McCarthy. We'll see in a year. This is what's going to happen. The Cowboys are going to be a really good team next season. Everybody's like, 'Is this the time? ? Is this Dallas?' You'd say, 'Great opportunity?' And we'd probably all think, 'Oh, they're really good.' And they'll make the playoffs and lay eggs like they always do. ”
Orlovsky added that while he thinks McCarthy is a good coach, he doesn't feel like he's a good enough coach for Dallas to improve. super ball.
McCarthy had a three-hour meeting with Jones before the owner ultimately decided to keep him as head coach for a fourth year.
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Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy during a game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on December 17, 2023 in Orchard Park, New York. (Rich Burns/Getty Images)
“We have an unbelievable fan base, and I think they're going to be frustrated,” McCarthy said, according to the Cowboys' website. “We feel very sorry for them and for their performance. But my message is this: We have established a championship program, but it is not a world championship yet. We will win. We know how to train to win.'' And we have the right people.
“We have to get over that threshold in a playoff game. It's very disappointing, but I know how to win and we'll get over that threshold. And that's why I'm standing here today. That’s why I’m here.”
Cowboys aren't there yet NFC Championship Game Since the 1995 season.
Fox News' Ryan Gaydos contributed to this report.
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