As the Dallas Cowboys suffered a third consecutive loss for a 3-5 record, there was a point in the Week 9 game against the Falcons that summed up the team’s season. Frustrated by everything that ultimately led to the 21-27 defeat, Mike McCarthy – who looked defeated himself – threw his tablet down. In a statement after the game, he said, “I’m embarrassed by it. It’s something that, at my age, clearly, there is no excuse for. I’m embarrassed as the leader of this team.” But how much longer will he remain the leader in Dallas?

The Cowboys, a franchise ͏with high expectations and a storied history, are facing increasing criticism for their lackluster offensive performance. Even team owner Jerry Jones, who has long been McCarthy’s supporter, ͏may find it difficult to͏ ignore the growing calls for change.

One of the most vocal critics of McCarthy’s coaching has been the former Cowboys wide receiver, Dez Bryant. On his X handle, Bryant shared a bold suggestion, urging Jones to consider a major shake-up: “If the Dallas Cowboys want hope in the near future… go steal Kliff Kingsbury from the Washington Commanders… Make Kliff the head coach.” Bryant, a franchise favorite and all-time leader in touchdown receptions for the Cowboys, believes that Kliff Kingsbury’s innovative offensive schemes could be the breath of fresh air Dallas needs.

Kingsbury, currently the offensive͏ coordinator for the NFC East-leading Washington Commanders, has a reputation for energizing offenses͏ and developing͏ quarterbacks. Known for his works with stars like ͏Patrick Mahomes at Texas Tech, and now with rookie Jayden Danie͏l͏s in Washington, Kingsbury has͏ helped transform the Commanders’ offense into one of the league’s best.

This͏ season, Washington ranks impressively in total yards͏ and rushing,͏ a ͏far cry from the Cowboys’ 31st-place rushing offense. Bryant’s call for change͏ seems ͏grounded in these stats, as he likely sees Kingsbury’s influence as a remedy to Dallas’ struggles.

With McCarthy in his final season under contract and Dallas seemingly at a standstill, Bryant’s comments add fuel to the fire. Will Jerry Jones heed Bryant’s advice and bring a fresh mind like Kingsbury’s to Big D? Only time will tell.

Jerry Jones’ support for Mike McCarthy: Will patience pay off for the Cowboys?

The Dallas Cowboys’ rocky season hasn’t swayed Jerry Jones’ support for head coach Mike McCarthy. Despite a 3-5 record and a third straight loss, Jones remains firm, declaring, “I’m good with Mike. I know how hard he works. I like his football mind.” He believes McCarthy’s coaching record and his rapport with players outweigh recent struggles, even as fans and analysts call for change.

McCarthy, however, isn’t without his challenges. This season͏, the ͏Cowboys are one ͏of the league’s ͏most penalized teams, plagued by ͏mistakes and questionable play͏ calls. After Sunday’s loss, Mc͏C͏arthy pointe͏d t͏o “s͏elf-i͏n͏flic͏te͏d w͏ounds” and pen͏alties, putting pressure o͏n his͏ players rath͏er͏ ͏than ow͏ning the set͏backs͏. This͏ hasn’t s͏at well͏ wi͏th the fanbase, ͏who q͏uestion ͏whether these issues reflect back on the ͏coac͏h͏ing staff.

But Jones isn’t giving up. He draws on his experience with past Cowboys coaches, remembering how Hall of Famer Jimmy Johnson turned around a struggling team in the late ‘80s. “I’ve had good experience with staying with it,” Jones shared, hinting that he sees potential in McCarthy despite the current turbulence.

With McCarthy in the final year of his contract, Jones’ loyalty stands as his biggest support—but whether it can carry the Cowboys back to contention remains to be seen. For now, Cowboys Nation will have to wait and see if Jones’ patience brings rewards or disappointment.