After the Cowboys suffered an ugly 19–12 loss in the NFC divisional playoff round last Sunday against the 49ers, many observers questioned the job security of coach Mike McCarthy.
Would McCarthy return to the team next season? Would there be significant staff shake-ups if McCarthy did return?
It turns out the Cowboys front office, beginning with owner and general manager Jerry Jones, had staff changes in mind, but it did not include a change to McCarthy’s job status. Instead, six assistants were relieved of their duties, and McCarthy remained in his role as the head coach.