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True Dough

(21,203 posts) Mon Jan 6, 2025, 09:27 PM Monday

So, Bears fans, how do you feel about Mike McCarthy?

This is not a done deal, but where there's smoke, there may be fire!

Jerry Jones' timeframe on whether to keep Mike McCarthy as Dallas Cowboys coach could be affected by the Chicago Bears.

Multiple sources said the Bears have sought permission to speak with McCarthy regarding their head coaching vacancy. A source told ESPN's Adam Schefter that the Cowboys have yet to respond to the request.

McCarthy's contract expires Wednesday, but the Cowboys hold exclusive negotiating rights through Jan. 14. After that McCarthy would become a coaching free agent.

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/43312864/sources-bears-request-interview-cowboys-mike-mccarthy

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So, Bears fans, how do you feel about Mike McCarthy? (Original Post) True Dough Monday OP

Well he coached the Cowboys to a 7-10 record, boonecreek Monday #1

McCarthy lost his starting QB to injury in Week 9 Auggie Tuesday #2

OMG, a few more miles and he'll be back in Green Bay! milestogo Tuesday #3

He Won't End Up Here ProfessorGAC Wednesday #4

Yeah, True Dough Wednesday #5

I'd Have Been Ok With It ProfessorGAC Wednesday #6

McCarthy is also on the Saints list BOSSHOG Wednesday #7

boonecreek

(326 posts)

1. Well he coached the Cowboys to a 7-10 record,

Reply to True Dough (Original post)

Mon Jan 6, 2025, 10:41 PM

Monday

so he would be a perfect fit for the Bears.

Auggie

(31,963 posts)

2. McCarthy lost his starting QB to injury in Week 9

Reply to boonecreek (Reply #1)

Tue Jan 7, 2025, 07:23 AM

Tuesday

milestogo

(18,506 posts)

3. OMG, a few more miles and he'll be back in Green Bay!

Reply to True Dough (Original post)

Tue Jan 7, 2025, 02:48 PM

Tuesday

ProfessorGAC

(70,942 posts)

4. He Won't End Up Here

Reply to True Dough (Original post)

Wed Jan 8, 2025, 10:28 AM

Wednesday

Dallas denied permission to talk to him, so they'll have interviewed 6 or 7 guys before the free period even starts.

True Dough

(21,203 posts)

5. Yeah,

Reply to ProfessorGAC (Reply #4)

Wed Jan 8, 2025, 10:39 AM

Wednesday

things have taken a turn. No McCarthy worries after all. And that's probably a good thing!

ProfessorGAC

(70,942 posts)

6. I'd Have Been Ok With It

Reply to True Dough (Reply #5)

Wed Jan 8, 2025, 12:16 PM

Wednesday

He's a consistent winner, hires smart assistants, has developed QBs, and if he can put up with Jones, the Chicago media would be a cakewalk.
I just don't see it happening.
They're interviewing Carroll today.
Because of the bye, they can get to Johnson this week, too. Not sure that's confirmed, though.

BOSSHOG

(40,473 posts)

7. McCarthy is also on the Saints list

Reply to True Dough (Original post)

Wed Jan 8, 2025, 09:21 PM

Wednesday

According to NOLA media as of 8 January.

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