Posted on Jan 08
Dallas Cowboys deny Bears permission to interview Mike McCarthy for head coaching vacancy
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Dallas Cowboys deny Bears permission to interview Mike McCarthy for head coaching vacancy.
Why it matters: The Cowboys decision to keep McCarthy from interviewing with the Bears indicates their desire to retain him as head coach.
- McCarthy's contract with the Cowboys expires soon, but the team holds exclusive negotiating rights until January 14.
- Jerry Jones, Cowboys owner, praised McCarthy but remained noncommittal about his future in Dallas.
What's new: The Bears will interview Pete Carroll and have requested to interview Joe Brady and Mike Vrabel, among others, for their head coaching position.
Yes, but: The Cowboys willingness to prevent McCarthy from exploring other opportunities raises questions about their confidence in his ability to lead the team.
What to watch: The outcome of the Bears' coaching search and whether they will consider trading for a coach.
What's next: The negotiation period between the Cowboys and McCarthy will continue, and it remains to be seen if an agreement will be reached to keep him in Dallas.
The bottom line: The Cowboys value McCarthy's leadership and see him as integral to building their program and developing young players. His coaching record, including a Super Bowl win with the Packers, adds weight to his case for staying with the team.