For head coach Mike McCarthy, it was the same things that had plagued his team all season again came home to roost and played a major role in the loss.

Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury is a "top candidate" to become the next head coach of the Chicago Bears, according to

The Bears will have to wait to talk to Mike McCarthy — if they talk to him at all.

A year after the Washington Commanders stole Dan Quinn from the Dallas Cowboys, Jerry Jones could be eying Kliff Kingsbury as Mike McCarthy's head coaching successor.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has not made a decision on the future of the team’s head coaching position. When asked about the possibility of other team’s wanting to interview Mike McCarthy, Jones said he’s fine with that. He said he wants to work with people who want to be here.…

As has been the case time and time again over the last year, the Dallas Cowboys have another deal looming on the horizon. But this time, it is with their head c

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The Cowboys played well in their season finale, holding a lead late. However, Commanders backup quarterback Marcus Mariota hit Terry McLaurin on a 5-yard touchdown pass with just seconds left to give Washington the win.

Dallas Cowboys Head Coach Mike McCarthy speaks with press after their loss to the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. Dallas Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones speaks with the press after their loss to the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Arlington.

Mike McCarthy says he absolutely wants to return as the coach of the Dallas Cowboys. Jerry Jones has dropped multiple hints that McCarthy would be back, but the team owner was far from definitive about McCarthy’s future after a 23-19 loss to Washington finished a 7-10 season.

After finishing the NFL season with a negative record, Mike McCarthy still does not have his future secured for the next season with the Dallas Cowboys.

The Dallas Cowboys are fully committed to Dak Prescott, and their franchise quarterback wants Mike McCarthy back as the coach.