According to Bleacher Report NFL insider Jordan Schultz, after the Cowboys' surprising 48-32 loss to the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Wild Card game, a rival executive suggested that Cowboys owner Jerry Jones might pursue Bill Belichick to replace current head coach Mike McCarthy.
Belichick recently became available when he mutually parted ways with the Patriots after 24 seasons in Foxborough, where he achieved remarkable success, including six Super Bowl victories, nine AFC titles, and 17 AFC East titles, amassing a record of 266-121 with the franchise.
Mike McCarthy has a respectable 42-25 regular-season record with the Cowboys but has struggled in the playoffs, posting a 1-3 record. The Cowboys have an overall playoff record of 5-13 since their last Super Bowl win in the 1995 season, just before Belichick's tenure with the Patriots began.
Schultz's report aligns with sentiments expressed by various media figures, who have speculated about Jones reaching out to Belichick as a potential replacement for McCarthy. Some believe it could be a "perfect match" for Belichick and the Cowboys, suggesting that he would have the opportunity to work with promising talents like linebacker Micah Parsons and playmaker CeeDee Lamb.
However, others have pointed out potential obstacles to such a move, including differences in ownership style between Jerry Jones and Patriots owner Robert Kraft. While Belichick knows Jones well and recognizes him as a savvy businessman, Jones is known for being more hands-on and involved in various aspects of team management compared to Kraft.
Former Patriots cornerback Devin McCourty also weighed in on the speculation, implying that if Bill Belichick were to take over the Cowboys, the team's performance in playoff games would likely improve significantly.
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15 JANVIER | 62 ANSWERS Fresh Insight Revealed Regarding Rumors Linking Bill Belichick to the Cowboys Will Bill Belichick sign with the Cowboys? | ||
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