Six weeks into the NFL season, 1/32nd of the league’s coaches have already lost their jobs. However, Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy is not among them.

Despite a rocky start of 3-3, which includes two significant home losses and another close defeat, it seems McCarthy’s position is secure for now.

While coaches like Doug Pederson in Jacksonville may be in jeopardy, and Nick Sirianni in Philadelphia is putting himself at risk of being fired, the Cowboys are sticking with McCarthy. This decision appears steadfast.

Following a humiliating 47-9 loss to the Lions, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was questioned about McCarthy’s future.

He promptly dismissed the notion of a coaching change to salvage the season, reiterating his stance during his weekly radio show on 105.7 The Fan in Dallas.

Jones was clear: “I won’t be making any others [coaching changes] during the season.”

In-season coaching changes have historically benefited other struggling teams, but Jones has only made one such change during his tenure as owner, and it didn’t leave him satisfied.

That instance occurred in 2010 when the Cowboys, who had finished 11-5 the previous year under Wade Phillips, started the season 1-7.

With Tony Romo sidelined by injury and struggling when he was on the field, Jones decided to fire Phillips and promoted Jason Garrett as interim head coach.

The Cowboys ended the season 5-3 under Garrett.

However, Jones reflects more on Phillips’ subsequent success as Denver’s defensive coordinator, which led to a Super Bowl victory five years later.

“They usually are ineffective,” Jones remarked, acknowledging that while the change did have a short-term positive impact, it didn’t alter the long-term outcome for Phillips.

Jones mentioned, “All Wade did was move over to Denver — he didn’t become the head coach; he became the defensive coordinator.

That was one of the few times in my 35 years in the NFL that I heard throughout the league that one coach was responsible for the team, and that was Wade Phillips running the defense for Denver when they won the Super Bowl.”

This reflection leads Jones to caution against impulsively reacting to a 1-7 start.

This perspective might indicate Jones’s confidence in McCarthy.

If he believes the Cowboys erred in letting Phillips go after a poor start, it could suggest a commitment to McCarthy for the long haul.

Nonetheless, McCarthy is currently in the final year of his contract, and there have been no discussions regarding an extension.

This leaves him in a precarious position, essentially a lame duck without a new deal.

On Monday, McCarthy commented on his contract situation, acknowledging it as part of the business. “I think it’s just part of the business,” he said, as reported by Todd Archer of ESPN.

“When people ask me about really anything with the team, part of working here, it’s part of the business.”

The Cowboys’ decision to retain McCarthy, despite the team’s struggles, reflects Jones’s broader philosophy on coaching stability.

He appears unwilling to make rash decisions that could disrupt the team’s continuity, especially when he has experienced the ramifications of such changes in the past.

As the season progresses, McCarthy’s situation remains uncertain.

The Cowboys have a history of being patient with their coaches, and this season may test that patience further.

Fans and analysts alike are watching closely to see if Jones’s faith in McCarthy will pay off or if it will lead to further disappointment.

In the competitive landscape of the NFL, maintaining a consistent coaching staff is often seen as critical to long-term success.

Jones’s commitment to McCarthy, despite the immediate pressures of the season, suggests he believes in the head coach’s ability to turn things around.

As the Cowboys navigate the remainder of the season, the spotlight will remain on McCarthy’s leadership and the team’s performance.

The balance between stability and the necessity for results will be a key theme as the situation evolves.

Whether Jones’s faith in McCarthy will yield positive outcomes or lead to calls for change down the line is yet to be determined.

Ultimately, McCarthy’s tenure with the Cowboys hangs in the balance, influenced by the team’s performance and Jones’s willingness to endure a challenging season without making immediate changes.

The outcome of this decision will have lasting implications for both the coach and the franchise as they look toward the future.