It’s been 16 weeks of football this year. And after many close clashes, injuries, and whatnot all eyes are now on the playoffs. Now it’s time to wrap up the regular season and begin the Pro Bowl. Teams with outstanding records, such as the Chiefs, Lions, Eagles, and Bills, have already clinched their postseason spots. However, clubs with low win totals are still unsure whether they will qualify. One such team is Jerry Jones‘ Dallas Cowboys. But what’s the scenario? Can they still qualify?

Well, 2024 has not been a great year for the Cowboys. The team had major setbacks and lost their starting quarterback Dak Prescott to a season-ending hamstring injury in Week 9. After that, everything fluctuated, sometimes positively, sometimes negatively. A lot has happened, and as of the completion of week 16, the team sits in third place in the NFC East with 7 wins and 8 defeats. And from here, there is no possibility they will make the playoffs this season.

Well, that is unfortunate news for fans of America’s team. Jerry Jones’ squad had a three-year qualification streak, which was officially snapped this year. There has been a lot of discussion regarding what could be causing this poor performance.

And, of course, most supporters expect it to be head coach Mike McCarthy. However, the team had already decided not to fire the coach in the middle of a season, so they were likely to retain the HC for the entire year. While this was the last year of McCarthy with the team, the mystery is still there of whether he will get a contract next year or not.

So far, no such claims have surfaced, as the team’s elimination has focused attention on Jerry Jones. The general manager must also take suitable steps for next year’s season. As for week 16, the GM is happy with his coach despite being eliminated. Wait, what’s going on?

Jerry Jones is proud of Mike McCarthy and the Cowboys

This may be confusing, but here’s what the billionaire is thinking about his team right now. The Cowboys were eliminated in week 16 even before their game against the Buccaneers began. While the team did not make playoffs, Jones’ team managed to win the game by a score of 26-24. The Cowboys not only won the game but also ended the Bucs’ postseason aspirations.

While it was a good game for them, the billionaire was proud of the team, particularly Mike McCarthy. Jerry Jones explained, “Mike McCarthy, he just won’t let them not think they’re playing for the Super Bowl out there. He won’t let them do it. Proud of that. Proud of the coach…..Those guys came out and played as if they were fighting in the championship to go to the Super Bowl. I can’t tell you how proud of them and the coaching staff I am. It really shows me something.”

Does this imply Mike McCarthy will sign a new contract with the team next year? Or will Jerry Jones let go of his favorite coach? Only time will tell, so till then sit back and wait for the playoffs. Stay tuned for more updates.