DALLAS — Jerry Jones wants to make it clear that Mike McCarthy’s job was never in question, that his public reluctance to declare the head coach would return was a strategic decision as he and McCarthy worked in concert behind the scenes to ensure Dan Quinn’s return as defensive coordinator.
And those who insist on drawing a direct line from Sean Payton’s retirement in New Orleans to Dallas? Well, the owner of the Cowboys has something to say about that as well.
Jones spoke to The Dallas Morning News on Friday morning to provide a glimpse into his thinking and approach in the 12 days since the team’s loss to San Francisco. While Jones again expressed his disappointment over the wild-card exit, he stressed moving on from McCarthy was never under consideration.
