McCarthy, Steelers and Cowboys
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All the key indicators over the last 24 hours were that Mike McCarthy would be returning as Dallas Cowboys head coach. And alas, the breadcrumbs that were dropped proved true as McCarthy will be Cowboys head coach for next season - but without the contract ...
Both the Pittsburgh Steelers and quarterback Aaron Rodgers reportedly remain open to renewing their partnership this offseason.
The Dallas Cowboys last played on Jan. 4. They suffered a 34-17 defeat against Jaxson Dart and the New York Giants, marking the end of their disappointing campaign. The Cowboys finished 7-9-1, second in the NFC East behind the 11-6 Philadelphia Eagles.
Former Steelers player Le'Veon Bell took a shot at the team for hiring Mike McCarthy as head coach after Mike Tomlin left.
One NFL executive feels "it's the coolest story ever" that NFL head coach Mike McCarthy has had the opportunity to coach three iconic franchises in the Green Bay Packers, Dallas Cowboys and now Pittsburgh Steelers.