Mike McCarthy: Will He Wait until January 14 to Coach Again?

Mike McCarthy's contract with the Cowboys expires on January 14. That’s when he can start talking to other teams about coaching jobs. But will the Cowboys let him interview early? Owner Jerry Jones might want to keep the spotlight on the Cowboys during the playoffs, so he could delay McCarthy's interviews. It’s all about timing and attention for Jones. McCarthy can’t talk to other teams until his contract ends. And the Cowboys could give permission early or not. They might want to control the news cycle, like they did five years ago with Jason Garrett and Dak Prescott. It’s a power play, really. If Jones wants to be the big news during the playoffs, he might not let McCarthy interview early. That could mean McCarthy has to wait until January 14 to talk to other teams like the Jets, Saints, or Bears. It’s a game of waiting and planning for both McCarthy and the Cowboys.