The NFL coaching landscape underwent a major shakeup on Monday, with the Dallas Cowboys and head coach Mike McCarthy officially ending their business relationship.
While the Cowboys failed to make the postseason, the Cowboys’ season was completely derailed by injuries, and many fail that the former Super Bowl champion head coach can still do the job at a high level, making him a coveted target for multiple organizations.
One of those organizations is the Chicago Bears, and according to one prominent league insider, there is mutual interest.
“Members of (Cowboys) coach Mike McCarthy’s staff have now been informed that the two sides are separating and his contract will expire. McCarthy is free to speak with other teams — (Saints) and (Bears) are at the top of the list,” reported NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport on Monday.
Members of #Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy's staff have now been informed that the two sides are separating and his contract will expire. McCarthy is free to speak with other teams — #Saints and #Bears are at the top of the list.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 13, 2025
Fans reacted to the news on social media.
“Bears might be the worst team in NFL history if they get him,” one fan wrote on Twitter.
“If the Bears end up hiring McCarthy I am going to die of laughter. Then again that is one of the most Bears things ever,” one fan added.
“Why do the Bears have to be here?” one concerned Bears fan wanted to know.
“If he signs with the Bears, they’ll be the worst team that the NFL has ever seen,” another fan added.
It’ll be interesting to see where McCarthy lands.
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