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Head coach Mike McCarthy of the Dallas Cowboys looks on during the fourth quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on December 15, 2024.

Mike McCarthy, Who Couldn’t Escape The Cowboys, Escapes The Cowboys

Patrick Redford

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 03: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys walks off the field after a loss to the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 03, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

The Cowboys Are In The Pain Zone

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy speaks to media at a press conference after the game against the Detroit Lions on October 13, 2024. He is wearing a plaid Cowboys hat and looks exhausted.

Mike McCarthy Is Still Sitting In The Hottest Seat In Sports

Mike McCarthy of the Dallas Cowboys looks on from the field prior to an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers at AT&amp;T Stadium on January 14, 2024 in Arlington, Texas.

Mike McCarthy Must Be Doing Something Right

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Head coach Mike McCarthy of the Dallas Cowboys watches action during the second half of the NFC Wild Card Playoff game against the Green Bay Packers

It’s Time To Make Fun Of The Bamboozling Disgrace That Is The Dallas Cowboys

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ARLINGTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 30: Head coach Mike McCarthy of the Dallas Cowboys coaches from the sidelines during the 2nd quarter of the game against the Seattle Seahawks at AT&amp;T Stadium on November 30, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)

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I Don’t Want To Live In A World Where Mike McCarthy Has His Shit Together

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Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts leaves the field after his team demolished the New York Giants in the NFL Divisional Round.

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The Eagles Butt-Push Maneuver And Mike McCarthy’s Anti-Comedy, With Kalyn Kahler

TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 16: Head coach Mike McCarthy of the Dallas Cowboys looks on against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter in the NFC Wild Card playoff game at Raymond James Stadium on January 16, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

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Mike McCarthy, Who Couldn’t Escape The Cowboys, Escapes The Cowboys

The Cowboys Are In The Pain Zone

Mike McCarthy Is Still Sitting In The Hottest Seat In Sports

Mike McCarthy Must Be Doing Something Right

It’s Time To Make Fun Of The Bamboozling Disgrace That Is The Dallas Cowboys

I Don’t Want To Live In A World Where Mike McCarthy Has His Shit Together

The Eagles Butt-Push Maneuver And Mike McCarthy’s Anti-Comedy, With Kalyn Kahler

Mike McCarthy On Hilarious Final Play: That Wasn’t What We Meant To Do

Begin Respecting Mike McCarthy At Your Own Risk

Dak Prescott’s In Pain, And Mike McCarthy’s In Trouble

Why Your Team Sucks 2022: Dallas Cowboys

Mike McCarthy’s Decision Looks Even Worse Now

Whew! Mike McCarthy Narrowly Escaped The Evil Tricks Of A Cruel Universe