After finishing the season for the Cowboys, the time has come for the evaluations of both the players and the coaching staff. After all, a little more was expected from an organization that went 12-5 in the regular season and couldn’t get past the wild-card round. Therefore, it must be taken into consideration that perhaps not all the technical positions of the team are really insured.
Through 105.3 The Fan, organization owner Jerry Jones made it clear that he is not at all happy with the way things have turned out for the team. So I wouldn’t be ruling out the option of fixing things as soon as possible. Of course, this will depend entirely on the options at your disposal.
In the middle of his regular interview before the weekend, Jones said he didn’t want to talk about personnel right now, let alone the 29 coaches running the team right now. In himself, he stated that he has a lot to think about with regard to them, the scouts and various aspects of the organization.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones on @1053thefan making it clear that he doesn’t want to hear about what the Cowboys are going to address this offseason to get better. He wants those things addressed during the season.
“I got a lot to think about regarding these coaches.”
– Jon Machota (onjonmachota) January 21, 2022
Now, there is a news that has shaken the current situation in the NFL a bit and it has to do with the head coach of the Saints, Sean Payton. The head coach has been in the NFC South organization since 2006, being Super Bowl LXIV champion and was about to put New Orleans back in the playoffs this season, with a 9-8 record, but in the end It was not enough. However, there are strong rumors that he may not continue in the rival organization for next year.
Although he still has three years left on his contract, he has not committed to returning as the Saints’ head coach, according to multiple sources. Everything seems to indicate that he has not spoken with the organization about it and a possible return is still up in the air.
From @NFLGameDay: #Saints coach Sean Payton has not committed to returning for 2022. Story: https://t.co/CeJK9tI5Te and video ???????????????????????? pic.twitter.com/M8HM8k39pK
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 23, 2022
The reasons have to do with the campaign that the Saints had during 2021. In the particular case of Payton, apparently it was very complicated and meant a challenge for the head coach. So maybe you can consider the idea of taking a year off. This would simply mean that the coach would return after that break to any other organization in the NFL. Something very similar to what Dallas coach Mike McCarthy did after abruptly ending his adventures with the Green Bay Packers.
Among other options, a television network apparently spoke with the coach before the end of the 2021 regular season. Therefore, it cannot be highlighted that Sean may have a career as an analyst for the media. However, there is a small detail and it has to do with the salary of the HC. As one of the highest-paid coaches in the league, walking away from $45 million may not be a decision taken lightly.
Given all this panorama, it is where Jerry Jones and the Cowboys come in. The disappointment of the owner of the cowboy team with the loss to the 49ers has not been a secret, as already mentioned. Above all because of the quality of the team and that many mistakes had to do with coaching. Especially Dak Prescott’s final 17-yard run up the middle that ended his hopes of advancing to the divisional round. Against a San Francisco team that actually made a few mistakes that the Cowboys failed to capitalize on.
What a way to end the game! #SuperWildCard pic.twitter.com/esKKpbkrQn
— NFL (@NFL) January 17, 2022
Despite the statements of McCarthy and Stephen Jones about the continuity of the process, there is much criticism regarding the loss and the general management of the team. So the idea that Jerry Jones wants Sean Payton to take over the cowboy wardrobe couldn’t be ruled out. After all, no notable results have been seen from McCarthy despite the way they finished in the regular season and the Conference.
Of course, you have to be realistic in this whole situation. Jerry Jones won’t make a move until he can secure another. So if you’ve already thought about firing McCarthy, you’re going to want another important letter beforehand. In this case, Payton brings together everything necessary for that. He has 161 wins and 97 losses in both the regular season and playoffs. And the fact that he has also won a Super Bowl gives him a lot of credit.
In any case, these are all rumors that are being handled in a year that will be of great evaluation for the Cowboys. You also have to understand that none of this could happen if Payton simply goes back to the Saints or decides to take a sabbatical. Already in this case, it is likely that the organization decides to keep McCarthy for one more season to see the results. But if with a third year no major advances are seen, the bet will have been in vain and criticism will rain again.
At this moment, the organization is in a precarious situation regarding the issue and it will be necessary to see what happens in the coming weeks. For now, McCarthy remains Dallas’ head coach. And until the contrary is decided, this will remain that way.
