Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott says he is ‘bummed’ by news of Mike McCarthy’s exit .
Head coach McCarthy’s tenure in Dallas ended yesterday with owner Jerry Jones claiming that, following talks, they’d mutually agreed “it would be better for each of us to head in a different direction”.
And while the hunt is now on for a replacement, Prescott was left to rue the departure of someone he described as “a great coach and a hell of a man”.
In messages sent to and subsequently reported by Clarence Hill from Pro Football Talk, Prescott added: “Bummed, because we built some things. But I guess they couldn’t reach an agreement.”
We all have Mountains we must climb & trials that we face. You ain’t no different than anyone else that God has created. We all share mess that causes us stress if we don’t exercise our faith & trust God. Climb & handle it daily baby. Go & don’t stop, u got this. #CoachPrime
— COACH PRIME (@DeionSanders) January 14, 2025
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Sanders in the frame?
Jones has acted quickly, already interviewing former Dallas cornerback Deion Sanders.
Sanders has impressed with the Colorado Buffaloes, guiding them to a 9-4 record in 2024 and has the profile that would fit Dallas.
However, the 57-year-old, known as Coach Prime, suggested he would be staying in college football for now.
He told ESPN: “To hear from Jerry Jones is truly delightful, and it’s intriguing. I love Jerry and believe in Jerry. After you hang up and process it, and think about it, it’s intriguing. But I love Boulder and everything there is about our team, the coaches, our student body and the community.”
Despite the fact he is midway through a five-year, $29.5million contract, Sanders’ name has been regularly linked with the Cowboys, especially as McCarthy was compiling a 7-10 mark in what turned out to be his final season.
Speaking in November, Sanders said: “I’m happy where I am.
“I’ve got a kickstand down. You know what a kickstand is? … That means I’m resting. I’m good, I’m happy, I’m excited. I’m enthusiastic about where I am. I love it here, truly do.”
Jones could turn to Witten
Another former Cowboy has also been mentioned as a potential replacement for McCarthy: Jason Witten.
Witten is currently the head coach at Liberty Christian School in Argyle, Texas but, despite his limited resume, is believed to be a serious candidate.
