When the Dallas Cowboys announced they had hired former Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy to take the helm of America’s Team at the same position, much was made of his year spent out of the NFL. It was a time of growth for the veteran coach and his first real break from the league in 26 years.
In an interview with NBC Sports’ longtime NFL writer Peter King, McCarthy explained how he spent the 2019 season preparing for his next coaching opportunity. The 56-year old found himself re-examining his own career, diving into football analytics, and meeting with a group of other former NFL coaches in an effort to improve.