Will Cowboys dismiss Mike McCarthy after crushing playoff defeat to Packers?

After securing a thrilling win against the Washington Commanders in their season finale, the Dallas Cowboys were gearing up themselves to make another step toward their Super Bowl dreams. The team, under the guidance of head coach Mike McCarthy, was eager to uphold its dominating performance as they faced off against the Green Bay Packers in their playoff game.

The Cowboys were clearly the favorite one to secure a win in the wildcard game. However, the NFL world has once again sensed why the sport is unpredictable, as the Cowboys terribly went down to the Packers. Following the disappointing 16-point loss, McCarthy’s job security is hanging in the air.

Are Cowboys going to fire Mike McCarthy?

The echoes of disappointment reverberated through AT&T Stadium on Sunday. The Cowboys succumbed to a 48-32 defeat against the Packers in the Wild Card round of the NFC postseason. Now, the question on everyone’s mind is whether Mike McCarthy will face the chopping block.

In the immediate aftermath of the heavy debacle, Jerry Jones expressed his shock, stating, “I’m floored! This seems like the most painful. … This is beyond my comprehension.”

The pain of another playoff exit stung, but what about McCarthy’s future? Jones, perhaps wisely amidst the emotional rollercoaster, as he claimed, “I haven’t thought one second” about McCarthy’s fate.

However, following the Cowboys’ victory over the Washington Commanders in Week 18, the Cowboys owner refrained from providing a vote of confidence for McCarthy. Instead, he left the door open, stating, “We’ll see how each game goes in the playoffs.”

This lack of explicit support fueled speculation that McCarthy was under pressure to deliver immediate success, suggesting a win-now mandate.

Meanwhile, Jordan Schultz of Bleacher Report reported that Jones might target Bill Belichick as a potential replacement for McCarthy if the Cowboys failed to advance in the playoffs. Now, as the team lost to the Packers, the decision seems to be imminent.

Despite Mike McCarthy guiding the Cowboys to the playoffs for a third consecutive season, the glaring statistic of a 1-4 postseason record raises concerns. While he has showcased regular-season competence, the team’s inability to secure meaningful playoff victories may overshadow his achievements.

Cowboys fans want franchise to replace Mike McCarthy with Bill Belichick

Following the Packers 20-0 lead in the second quarter, cameras captured Jones turning his back to the field. NFL netizens were speculating if he was asking someone about Bill Belichick’s telephone number. And then the Packers Darnell Savage increased the lead to 27-0 with an incredible 64-yard pick-six.

Many fans claimed the Cowboys owner should have fired Mike McCarthy following half-time and hired the former New England Patriots HC.

Even former NFL star Pat McAfee joined the discussion with the same claim.

Pat McAfee wrote, “Holy shit… Bill Belichick is gonna be the head coach of the Cowboys isn’t he?”

The Cowboys have now failed to secure the NFC Championship race for 29 years on the trot since the 1995 season. The urge to fire McCarthy for Belichick is all over social media now.

A fan wrote, “Never mind… The question has been answered. Fire McCarthy at halftime and call Bill Belichick and Mike Vrabel.”

What do you think will be a reasonable decision? Should the Cowboys sack Mike McCarthy to hire Belichick or any other HC? Or should they give him one more chance in the upcoming season?