It’s been a rollercoaster year for the Dallas Cowboys, with their record reflecting a mix of highs and frustrating lows, and head coach Mike McCarthy is at the center of it. Despite the mounting pressure and whispers about his job security, McCarthy is focused on finishing the season strong.
Although “Big Mike” has kept his attention on the task at hand, leading his squad to a respectable 4-1 run over their last five games, the NFL world is already discussing his extension with America’s Team, with a few words of wisdom coming from none other than Michael Irvin.
HOF Michael Irvin Discusses Contract Extension for Mike McCarthy
Hall of Fame receiver Irvin didn’t hold back when addressing the swirling rumors of a possible contract extension for McCarthy during his appearance on Speak on FS1. He reminded the NFL world that the goal of making the playoffs mattered far more than the small wins.
“Winning a few games in a row was not the criteria at the start of the season,” Irvin reminded everyone.
Irvin warned Cowboys owner Jerry Jones against making hasty, emotion-driven decisions, saying:
“We shouldn’t be making decisions in emotional times.”
.@michaelirvin88 tells us if Mike McCarthy should get an extension with how the Cowboys have been playing as of late
“Let’s remember, winning a few games in a row was not the criteria and the genesis of this season. It was getting to the playoffs.” pic.twitter.com/G2VkCzPp04
— Speak (@SpeakOnFS1) December 23, 2024
He called out the team’s inconsistency, noting that despite their recent streak, missing the playoffs with three games left speaks volumes. While McCarthy deserves credit for rallying his team to fight until the end, Irvin stressed the importance of looking at the bigger picture.
For Irvin, it isn’t about fleeting momentum but more about meeting the expectations set for the season. His advice to Jerry was to let logic, not emotion, guide your call.
With two games remaining, the Cowboys have decisions to make. However, McCarthy is certain that his eyes are set on a strong finish, and talks about his extension aren’t as important to him as the game and his current staff. McCarthy issued an announcement explaining his thoughts on the swirling extension rumors.
“I do believe in time and place; this is not the time or place for me to speak on it,” said Mike, adding, “My focus is more about the staff for me because change happens in our league all the time, it’s part of this industry and I understand that. But I am at a different point in my life, I’m more focused on them and I know that the best way to help everybody is to take care of what’s in front of us. ”
Mike McCarthy says he’s most concerned about his assistant coaches in terms of resolving his future: “I am at a different point in my life, so I'm more focused on them, and I know that the best way to help everybody is to take care of what's in front of us.” pic.twitter.com/uWc2ZcJL4t
— Ed Werder (@WerderEdNFL) December 23, 2024
According to NFL.com, Jerry praised McCarthy on the latest win but refused to talk about his future in Dallas, much like McCarthy himself. Although Mike made a case for himself as a strong individual who cares for his team and wants to bring results, Dallas’ locker room question is here to stay!