It was only a short time ago that Bill Belichick was being linked with the Dallas Cowboys and the opportunity remains a top priority.
After the Cowboys crashed out to the Green Bay Packers in a disastrous fashion, it looked set that Jerry Jones would announce Mike McCarthy’s firing as early as halftime.
However, there was no announcement of the head coach’s dismissal.
Jerry Jones confirms McCarthy will be Dallas head coach in 2024
Then the franchise owner confirmed that America’s Team would persist with McCarthy at the helm.
Many factions of the fan base showed their displeasure at the choice.
What surprised fans even more was that Bill Belichick was waiting in the wings for another job.
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The eight-time Super Bowl champion left the New England Patriots after a glorious 23-year stint.
He created one of the greatest sporting dynasties in collaboration with the great Tom Brady.
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Many reporters had confirmed the Cowboys to have shown interest in the 72-year-old.
Nonetheless, they stuck with McCarthy to the surprise of most people.
Belichick was said to be one of the front runners for the vacant head coaching role in Atlanta.
Despite having two interviews and being set for the job, Owner Arthur Blank opted to appoint Raheem Morris instead
So, the greatest head coach of all time is without a job for the first time in his coaching career.
A recent article by Don Van Natta Jr., Seth Wickersham, and Jeremy Fowler for ESPN dived down into how the timeline unraveled.
Belichick only wants to work with the Dallas Cowboys in 2025
One interesting comment emerged that Dallas Cowboys fans should note down for the next offseason in 2025.
According to the ESPN report, a close friend of Bill Belichick was quoted saying: “I don’t think Bill Belichick will ever be a head coach again in the National Football League. Unless it’s [for] Jerry Jones.”
Per the friend, Belichick is waiting in the wings for the Dallas head coach role to open up.
He is only considering coming back to the NFL as a head coach if it is under Jerry Jones.
McCarthy could be released in 2025 and pave the way for Bill
McCarthy has one year left on his current deal, if America’s Team refuses to extend him, then the job will be open for the unemployed coach.
Furthermore, with there being strong links to Belichick last year it makes sense that he is a front-runner once more.
This a story that Cowboys fans should keep in mind come 2025 if McCarthy is released.erved
