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Cowboys News: Dak Prescott sends clear message to Mike McCarthy after ugly loss to Lions

In Week 6 of the 2024 NFL season, the Dallas Cowboys suffered a tough loss to the Detroit Lions, prompting Dak Prescott to deliver a direct message to Mike McCarthy regarding the team’s situation.

Dak Prescott, quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys
© Sam Hodde/Getty ImagesDak Prescott, quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys faced a nightmare scenario in Week 6. The Lone Star club was soundly defeated by the Detroit Lions, a loss that has now prompted Dak Prescott to address the situation and send a clear message to head coach Mike McCarthy.

The 2024 NFL season has not gone according to plan for the Cowboys. Despite the high expectations set for them at the start of the campaign, they have struggled to meet those standards, sitting at 3-3 after six games.

Week 6 exposed many of their ongoing problems. The Lions easily defeated the NFC East team, leaving fans concerned and sounding alarms about the direction of the season.

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Dak Prescott sends strong message to Mike McCarthy after tough loss vs. Lions

The Cowboys are clearly not performing at their best right now. Though they were considered strong contenders this season, they have fallen far short of expectations and now sit third in the NFC East with a 3-3 record.

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Many fans question Mike McCarthy‘s coaching. The team has failed to show the dominance that was expected, with underwhelming performances from both the offense and defense.

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Dak Prescott, the team’s starting quarterback, has now addressed this issue. He expressed continued belief in McCarthy, stating that no other NFL coach puts in the same level of effort that McCarthy brings to the Cowboys.

The man he is. The preparation that he puts into this. The leader. I’ll go to war for that guy, with that guy, every single day,” Prescott said on press conference about McCarthy. “And I’m not the only one in that locker room. I feel like everybody feels that. If you heard what he said after that game (last night), not something that I care to let you guys in on honestly, but strong message. Strong message. In a loss, to be able to feel that way and show those emotions and respond, I’ll follow him. I’ll follow him. I know he said it to you guys, he said it in there, he’s looking in the mirror, as we all should. Thankful for him as my coach. Period.”

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Mike McCarthy head coach of the Dallas Cowboys

Mike McCarthy head coach of the Dallas Cowboys

Mike McCarthy’s regular-season numbers with Dallas are not bad—he holds a 45-28 record. However, disappointing performances in games like this one, combined with a lack of postseason success, have raised doubts about his future.

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Will the Cowboys fire Mike McCarthy?

Mike McCarthy’s future with the Cowboys remains uncertain. Although he has yet to build the dominant team many expected, it appears his position is secure for at least the remainder of this season.

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Jerry Jones, the team’s owner, is a firm believer in maintaining continuity at the head coach position. However, McCarthy will need to deliver success this year if he hopes to remain the Cowboys’ head coach into 2025.

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