Man, if you thought the Dallas Cowboys were about to turn things around, think again. Turns out, Jerry Jones might’ve fumbled the bag big time. Imagine this: Bill Belichick, Arguably the greatest coach in NFL history, reportedly had his eyes on Big D. Yeah, that Bill Belichick. But thanks to some classic Cowboys mismanagement, the door never even cracked open. And now, Belichick’s locked in at UNC, leaving Cowboys fans stuck wondering what could’ve been. Let’s get into how Dallas messed this one up—and why it stings so bad.

During DAZN’s ‘Whistle’ podcast, the hosts didn’t hold back. The host opened with, “Bill Belichick, as we know, who just took the job at UNC, might have been interested in the Cowboys’ head coaching job.” The co-host spilled even more tea: “It was never made clear to him or anybody else that Mike McCarthy wasn’t going to be retained. A lot of folks around the league thought Dallas would get a deal done. It came down to really years and the commitment that the Cowboys were not willing to make.” Basically, the Cowboys ghosted on what could’ve been their ultimate fix. Smells like another Jerry Jones special.

To make matters worse, Mike McCarthy’s tenure in Dallas was mid at best. Yeah, he went 49-35 from 2020 to 2024, and the Cowboys never made it past the NFC Divisional Game from 1995. Crazy, right? “Maybe one week they were still like, ‘All right, let’s give McCarthy another chance,’ like maybe they just weren’t really sure where they were going with it,” one host laid it out about Jerry Jones’ indecisiveness. It’s wild to think the Cowboys could’ve had Belichick, a proven winner, but instead fumbled their way into uncertainty.

If you still have hope left that Bill Belichick is going to come around for Dallas’ job, let me make it worse for you. Bill Belichick’s girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, put it best with her IG post: “Pictured: two people who are overtly committed to @uncfootball.” Translation? Don’t hold your breath for a Dallas reunion. Belichick’s already making big moves at Tar Heels football.

Bill Belichick makes big coaching staff move at Chapel Hill

Meanwhile, Belichick’s wasting no time putting his stamp on UNC football. The six-time Super Bowl champ has been on campus for a little over a month, and he’s already shaking things up. On Monday, CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz reported that Belichick hired longtime NFL scout Frantzy Jourdain. This ain’t just any hire—Jourdain’s been by Belichick’s side for 13 seasons with the Patriots. Talk about loyalty.

Jourdain’s experience is no joke. From working as a southeast area scout for the Broncos to spending time with the Texans, he’s seen it all. And he’s got some college experience, too, having played at Rhode Island and served as a grad assistant with North Carolina Central. At UNC, he’ll join Cory Giddings and Chris Mattes under GM Michael Lombardi to help reshape the Tar Heels’ program.

Belichick’s move to Chapel Hill is more than a retirement plan; it’s a masterclass in rebuilding. UNC’s had just one 10-win season since 1997. But with Belichick’s pedigree and strategic hires like Jourdain, the Tar Heels might finally have the blueprint to rise. Think of it as Belichick doing what he does best: turning potential into powerhouses. Look, this whole saga just proves one thing: Jerry Jones might’ve just cost the Cowboys their best shot at turning things around. And as for Belichick? He’s busy building something special in Chapel Hill. So buckle up, y’all—the Tar Heels might just make some noise while Dallas keeps bottling it.