As fans of the Dallas Cowboys, we’ve gone through a rapid but rather predictable arc concerning new head coach Mike McCarthy. As with just about every notable event that involves the Star, there are some interesting things that can be learned.
Let’s start with the general reactions to it all. When it became blatantly obvious to even the most casual observer that Jason Garrett was on the way out, people started naming who they thought Jerry Jones should hire - and it was a long, long list. Then in just a few days’ time, as McCarthy came to interview and was hired the next day, some who had him high on their lists were gratified, others expressed disappointment, and a lot started convincing themselves it was not such a bad idea.