Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is not happy with the firing of head coach Mike McCarthy.
“Disheartened, because we built some things,” Prescott told ALL DLLS of McCarthy’s departure.
“But I guess they couldn’t come to an agreement. SMH.”
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Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy and quarterback Dak Prescott during the San Francisco 49ers game at Levi’s Stadium. (Kyle Terada-USA Today Sports)
McCarthy was 84-49 in five seasons as the Cowboys’ head coach, including three straight 12-5 seasons.
Despite regular season success, McCarthy only had one playoff victory during his five years with Dallas.
The Cowboys went 7-10 last season despite many key players missing significant time with injuries, including Prescott.
Prescott spoke in December about his belief in McCarthy.
“It seems like your coach is playing on his last contract and [I’m] I almost feel helpless, like I can’t help him in this situation, especially a guy that you believe in so much and believe in being your head coach,” Prescott told Yahoo Sports. “Control what I can control, help and support Mike at all times. as I can.”
Prescott only played in eight games due to season-ending hamstring surgery.
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Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy after the Washington Commanders game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)
“I believe in him with all my heart. I don’t necessarily want to get into the details of all this, obviously, but I think he definitely deserves a chance: another contract and the opportunity to coach this team, the more influence he has.” their terms might be a good way to put it,” Prescott said.
In Jerry Jones’ statement about not bringing McCarthy back, he talked about how complimentary he was of McCarthy.
“Throughout Mike McCarthy’s tenure here, including the last few weeks, I have been very complimentary of the work he has done,” the statement read.
Jones cited a joint review that led to the team parting ways with McCarthy.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott and coach Mike McCarthy before the game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. (Robert Deutsch-Image Images)
“Over the past week, Mike and I have had the opportunity to conduct a joint review of all aspects of last season, our players and staff, and we also spent considerable time discussing the path forward for the team.”
“However, before we got to the point of contact negotiations, it became clear to everyone that it would be better for each of us to go in a different direction.”
Once the Cowboys hire a new head coach, Prescott will enter his 10th season with the third head coach of his career.
