Mike McCarthy Admits Regret After Dramatic Tablet Toss, Says It Was an ‘Embarrassing’ Moment for Cowboys.
The Dallas Cowboys’ season has taken a nosedive. Sitting at 3-5, they’re far from the playoff hunt, and with Dak Prescott sidelined for the foreseeable future, their hopes now rely on Cooper Rush.
Head coach Mike McCarthy has faced challenge after challenge, and during Sunday’s defeat to the Atlanta Falcons, his frustrations finally boiled over. In a viral moment, McCarthy hurled a tablet in frustration—a scene that, ironically, America seemed to enjoy, given how people love rooting against “America’s Team.”
After some time to cool off, McCarthy shared his regret about the incident during a Wednesday media session.
“I’m embarrassed by it,” he admitted. “At my age, there’s no excuse for that kind of behavior. That’s not the example I want to set. As the team leader, I regret the moment and wish I could take it back.”
McCarthy referenced his age—he’s 60—an age where most would think throwing tantrums on national TV is behind them. But in the grand scheme of the drama surrounding Dallas, his outburst is minor.
With home game against the Philadelphia Eagles coming up, McCarthy will aim to keep his composure. Though, if fans could choose, they’d likely swap calmness for a season-turning win.