Title: Prescott and McCarthy Battling to Make Playoff Run Together
For the past five seasons, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott and head coach Mike McCarthy have faced intense scrutiny as they navigated the ups and downs of the NFL. Prescott’s season has been marred by injuries, including a broken ankle in 2020 and a hamstring injury this year. Despite these setbacks, Prescott remains committed to supporting McCarthy, who is in the final year of his contract.
The duo has experienced success, with three consecutive 12-5 regular seasons from 2021-2023. However, their postseason record has been disappointing, with a combined 1-3 record. Last season’s upset loss to the Green Bay Packers, McCarthy’s former team, sparked speculation that he could be ousted. Despite this, McCarthy was retained for the 2024 season.
The Cowboys have struggled this year, with a 5-7 record and a five-game losing streak. Injuries to key players, including Prescott, Micah Parsons, and others, have contributed to the team’s struggles. The lack of roster reloads during the offseason and McCarthy’s play-calling have also been criticized.
Despite the challenges, the Cowboys are riding a two-game winning streak and believe they can still make a playoff run. Owner Jerry Jones has expressed his reluctance to make in-season coaching changes, which suggests that McCarthy will remain the head coach through the end of the 2024 season.
Looking ahead to the 2025 season, Prescott has expressed his hope that he will have the same play-caller and head coach riding into the new season with him.