Dak Prescott spoke about Mike McCarthy's departure from the Dallas Cowboys after their season ended with a playoff miss.
Following their 7-10 season, the Cowboys were unable to reach a contract agreement before his current contract expired. In the end, the parties parted ways after five seasons.
In a text message exchange with DLLS reporter Clarence Hill, Prescott expressed his opinion on McCarthy's departure.
“Disheartened, because we built some things,” the quarterback shared. But I guess they couldn't come to an agreement. SMH.'
Prescott described the 61-year-old as a “great coach and a great man” who took “responsibility for our team being in this position.”
Throughout his frustrating, injury-plagued season, Prescott has defended McCarthy publicly while openly speaking about wanting the team to keep him on board.
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The ailments included a season-ending hamstring injury at Prescott in Week 9.
“It seems like his coach is playing on his last contract and I almost feel helpless, like I can't help him in this situation, especially a guy he believes in so much and who believes in being his head coach,” Prescott. he said after his injury.
'Control what I can control, help and support Mike in any way I can.'
“I believe in him with all my heart,” he added. “I don't necessarily want to get into the details of all this, obviously, but I think he definitely deserves a chance: another contract and the opportunity to coach this team, the more influence he has.” “On your terms” may be a good way to put it. But I believe in him wholeheartedly.”
Dallas saw the postseason in each of the previous seasons under McCarthy. They also went 12-5 three years in a row, but only had one playoff win during his tenure.
With their last title coming in 1995, team owner Jerry Jones has been adamant about the need for a championship. After what he called a 'joint review,' the Cowboys decided it was time to move on from McCarthy.
“Over the past week, Mike and I had the opportunity to conduct a joint review of all aspects of last season, our players and staff, and also spent considerable time discussing the path forward for the team,” Jones said.
“However, before we got to the point of contract negotiations, it became clear to everyone that it would be best for each of us to go in a different direction.”
Colorado coach and former Cowboys star Deion Sanders has been linked to the job along with former tight end Jason Witten.