The 2020 season for the Dallas Cowboys has been such a disaster that the idea of firing head coach Mike McCarthy after just one season does not seem so far-fetched.
Yet, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, that does not seem likely to happen. Rapoport reported on “NFL GameDay Morning” that McCarthy’s job is considered safe, however, one source told him “something has to change.”
While injuries have certainly taken its toll on the team, particularly the offense, the Cowboys defense under Mike Nolan has been the team’s biggest flaw, leaving the defensive coordinator as the person to keep an eye on, per Rapoport.
The Cowboys, which brought back most of its defense from 2019, entered Sunday’s matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals ranking last in points allowed (393), points per game (32.8) and rushing yards (2,014); sixth-worst in yards per play (5.9) and their 11 takeaways rank 29th in the league.
Nolan has been in the crosshairs all season, but the Cowboys have decided to stick with the defensive coordinator despite the issues that continue to persist. A change could come at the end of the season, however.
The Cowboys began Sunday in last place in the NFC East at 3-9 and are 1-6 in their last seven games, being outscored by opponents 213-105.
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