“Noooooo…”: Skip Bayless, Stephen A. Smith and Dallas Cowboys fans React to Jerry Jones’ Mike McCarthy decision

Mike McCarthy will return as the Dallas Cowboys HC for the 2024 season! From being one of the best NFL teams of all time to becoming a subject of ridicule, the Cowboys just shook the sports world again with their decision to retain their head coach. After a heartbreaking 48-32 wild-card loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, owner Jerry Jones announced on Wednesday that McCarthy will be returning for his fifth HC season with the Cowboys. 

Jones said in a statement released by the team, “I believe this team is very close and capable of achieving our ultimate goals and the best step forward for us will be with Mike McCarthy as our head coach. There is great benefit to continuing the team’s progress under Mike’s leadership as our head coach.” But a lot of spectators aren’t getting the idea why McCarthy is returning as the HC.

Jerry Jones remains confident in Mike McCarthy as mixed reactions creep up

After the Cowboys lost their playoff chance to Green Bay, Jerry Jones defended Mike McCarthy who settled a 42-25 regular-season record with NFC East titles in 2021 and 2023. He said, “Our loss on Sunday is shared by everyone here, not just Coach McCarthy. Our players. Our coaches. Our front office. Myself. There is accountability for our results. I am accountable for our results.” But Skip Bayless isn’t one to hide his emotions and his long “No” on Twitter shows the level of his frustration. 

Despite much negativity towards Mike McCarthy from both football analysts and fans alike, Jerry Jones’ confidence in his HC is apparent in his statement. “The lens we use to view and evaluate Coach McCarthy is holistic. While we’re all disappointed with the result on Sunday and with our playoff record, I am 100% supportive of him as our head coach and ability to reach our goals.” The Cowboys are the first team in the SB era to win 12 games in three back-to-back seasons without making it to the playoffs.

Mike McCarthy’s return to the 2024 season as the Cowboys HC sparks mixed reactions

The Cowboys’ playoff showdown at AT&T Stadium against Green Bay became a depressing episode for Dallas fans. The decision to retain Mike McCarthy as the HC sparked mixed responses from both sports analysts and fans alike. In addition to the “No” post, Skip Bayless also posted, “Jerry stuck with Mike McCarthy after THAT??? McKillMe.”

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It’s not Skip Bayless alone who is dumbfounded by the Cowboys’ decision to retain McCarthy. Stephen A. Smith needed no words to express his astonishment. His “what” face alone said it all. 

Many fans also took to social media to express their distaste over this decision with one person stating, “Another year of misery and failure I’m sick.”

Another person posted, “lololol Cowboys destined for mediocrity.” 

Still, others expressed their frustration in a statement that said, “I can’t defend this team anymore man.”

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