If the Cowboys were a Netflix series, right now they’d be stuck in the season finale cliffhanger, and not in the good way. (Just ask anyone who waited for Squid Games 2, and they’d explain it to you!) All fanfare, no payoff… Now, sure, Jerry Jones might be playing it cool, saying he’s “not under any unusual timeframe at all” when it comes to Mike McCarthy’s future.

But let’s be real—this situation has a timer, and it’s ticking louder than a game clock in crunch time. You see, McCarthy’s contract is set to expire on January 14, just nine days after the Cowboys’ season finale against the Commanders.

So, while Jerry keeps his poker face, there’s a clear window for action. And here’s where it gets spicy: McCarthy’s got connections. Two of the three teams currently hunting for a head coach have ties to the Cowboys’ sideline boss.

Back in his New Orleans days, McCarthy worked with Saints GM Mickey Loomis as their offensive coordinator. Plus, let’s not forget his interview with the Jets in 2019. So, he’s no stranger to the job market. If Dallas doesn’t lock him in during their exclusive negotiating window (thanks, NFL rules), someone else might just swoop in.

And… the drum rolls… here’s a plot twist. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, McCarthy could have his eye on Chicago if things go south in Dallas. The Bears are on the hunt for leadership, and McCarthy’s Super Bowl-winning résumé could be the offensive lifeline they desperately need. Could we see him ditch the Lone Star for the Windy City? It’s anyone’s guess as of now. But the move does makes sense…

Can the Bears and Mike McCarthy marriage be the saving grace?

Alright, Bears fans, let’s talk about the rumor swirling around Mike McCarthy. Sure, it’s not exactly front-page news yet, but if the Cowboys don’t lock him down, could the Bears really snag him? Laughable? Maybe. Worth considering? Absolutely.

After all, McCarthy’s teams tormented Chicago for over a decade, racking up six NFC North titles with Green Bay. If you can’t beat him, hiring him might just be the ultimate chess move. Think about it. McCarthy’s offensive playbook is no joke. With the Packers, his offenses were top-10 for nine straight years.

In Dallas, he’s kept them in the top 14 every season. The Bears, on the other hand, have struggled to find a coach who knows how to develop a quarterback. Imagine Caleb Williams under McCarthy’s tutelage. It’s not just about X’s and O’s; it’s about building an offense that can finally break Green Bay’s stranglehold on the division.

Oh, and let’s not forget McCarthy knows the NFC North like the back of his hand. He’s been in the trenches, weathered the frozen tundra, and outcoached the Bears through four different head coaches. If experience in this division is a cheat code, McCarthy has it memorized.

At 61, McCarthy still has plenty left in the tank. He’s no Pete Carroll trying to relive the glory days. He won a playoff game just last year. Stability, offensive genius, and a little NFC North revenge? Sign me up. And let’s be honest—what better way to rile up Packers fans than to make their ex your guy? It might just be the spark Chicago needs.