The Dallas Cowboys have had a rocky season, but their recent 34-26 win against the Washington Commanders brought a glimmer of hope. Cooper Rush stepped up under pressure, snapping a five-game losing streak. Still, head coach Mike McCarthy faces intense scrutiny, with fans and analysts calling for his removal. Jerry Jones, the Cowboys’ owner, however, remains firmly behind McCarthy despite the team’s struggles, saying, “I won’t be making any [coaching changes] during the season.”

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones isn’t shutting the door on extending McCarthy’s contract, showing confidence in his head coach’s abilities. Speaking on 105.3 The Fan, Jones praised McCarthy’s credentials, saying, “This is a Super Bowl-winning coach. Mike McCarthy has been there and done that.”

With the Cowboys almost out of playoff contention, Jones’ remarks align with Troy Aikman’s recent public endorsement of McCarthy, sparking optimism about the team’s future. Jones added, “He has great ideas. We got a lot of football left,” hinting that McCarthy’s leadership could secure the Cowboys’ next big win. Could this be the era Dallas has been waiting for?

Jones, who once regretted firing a coach mid-season, isn’t about to repeat that mistake. “That’s the music I’m listening to,” he told 105.3 The Fan, referencing his steadfast belief in letting McCarthy finish the season. Even McCarthy, in his post-game press conference, lightheartedly remarked, “I’m not fired,” signaling confidence in Jones’ backing. While Cooper Rush and other players trust McCarthy’s leadership, the heat remains on as expectations in Dallas soar.

With the Cowboys sitting at 4-7, playoff hopes are slim, but the Commanders’ win proves there’s still fight left. Rush summed it up perfectly: “You just got to get that first win and get it going on our streak and let it rip.” All eyes now turn to Thanksgiving Day against the Giants—another must-win to keep the playoff dream alive.

Troy Aikman rallies behind McCarthy amid turmoil

As the Dallas Cowboys’ playoff hopes dwindle, legendary quarterback Troy Aikman has stepped up to defend head coach Mike McCarthy. Despite the team’s shaky 4-7 record and mounting pressure on Jerry Jones to make a change, Aikman is standing firm in his belief that McCarthy deserves to stay. “You’ve heard me say it before, but Mike McCarthy is a h–l of a football coach,” Aikman said on ESPN during Monday Night Football, voicing his unwavering support for the embattled coach.

Aikman, who knows the weight of leading “America’s Team” better than most, appreciates McCarthy’s pedigree. With a Super Bowl ring from his time with the Packers, McCarthy has the credentials, even if his Cowboys tenure hasn’t yet lived up to lofty expectations. Aikman’s endorsement comes amidst growing chatter about potential replacements, including coaching legends like Bill Belichick and even college sensation Deion Sanders. Yet, the three-time Super Bowl winner seems confident McCarthy still has what it takes to turn things around.

Meanwhile, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is also giving McCarthy a lifeline—for now. “I won’t be making any other [coaching changes] during the season,” Jones said, brushing off calls for immediate action. With both Aikman and Jones backing McCarthy, the situation is in hands for now.