A collection of articles and blog posts concerning the Dallas Cowboys head coach position from the past, present, and future of the franchise.
As head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, Mike McCarthy is subject to a level of high expectations and media scrutiny that is unprecedented in professional sports. That is as true today as it would have been if he was hired 25 years ago despite the lack of playoff and championship success the team has endured over that time frame. That may not seem fair, but the reality of the situation…
It has always been a well known fact that there is mutual interest between the owner of the Dallas Cowboys Jerry Jones and former New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton. So when the rumors and speculation began following the Cowboys first round exit from the playoffs, it surprised no one. Now that Sean Payton has actually stepped down from the Saints head coaching job, and Jerry Jones publicly conveyed…
It is a well known fact that current Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Kellen Moore was the prime candidate to take over as the new head coach of the Boise State Broncos. Coaching his former college alma mater was considered to be a dream job for Kellen Moore and he has made no attempt to hide his desire to one day become a head coach. That is why it was so…
When Mike McCarthy was hired as the new Dallas Cowboys head coach there were mixed reviews from fans. Some were thrilled because Jerry hired a “made man” who won a Super Bowl in his own building. Others were furious hoping to land a young offensive college mind such as Lincoln Riley, a living legend such as Urban Meyer, or even a reunion with former Bill Parcells pupil Sean Payton. Most…
Hey Cowboys fans, did you hear about the guy who smashed all those fruits? Apparently it was a real Slaughter-Melon. Ok, that sounds like the kind of terrible joke your dad might make but it is actually a true story and that man was none other than Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy. According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, Mike McCarthy used a sledgehammer to smash watermelons in a…
The hiring of Mike McCarthy as the new head coach of the Dallas Cowboys has been mostly well received by fans of the team. The end of the Jason Garrett era was long overdue and a change was badly needed. Mike McCarthy was not my first choice as the new hire but I can certainly get on board with him given his resume; provided that. if it doesn’t work out…
The Dallas Cowboys parted ways with Jason Garrett this past weekend and on Monday surprised a lot of people by hiring former Packers head coach Mike McCarthy. McCarthy joins a select group of men who have been Dallas Cowboys head coaches throughout the 60 year history of the organization. Of those men, who are the greatest Dallas Cowboys head coaches of All-Time. Here are the top 5. 5. JASON GARRETT…
Despite the fact that Jason Garrett is still employed as head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, it is a foregone conclusion that his expired contract will not be renewed and a new head coach will be hired to replace him. Several names have been thrown out as possible replacements, some that make a lot of sense while others are purely nonsensical (sorry Tony Romo enthusiasts). One thing that all of…
The Dallas Cowboys travelled up to the East Coast on Sunday to face the World Champion New England Patriots in one of the toughest road environments in the entire NFL. It is not surprising that they lost the game. It was a cold and rainy day. And on that day, they turned the ball over more times than their opponent, had a punt blocked, and were on the wrong side…
Jason Garrett has worn out his welcome in Dallas from a fan’s perspective a long time ago. Jerry Jones patience is now also beginning to wear thin on the long time head coach of the Dallas Cowboys. Jason Garrett has vastly underperformed compared to his peers with a similarly long tenure and that is a problem in a results driven business. Jason Garrett’s future is uncertain as he is coaching…