On Tuesday morning, Jerry Jones appeared on 105.3 The Fan, offering one of the few indisputable truths you’ll hear today: he spoke on air.

The second is this: Jones stirred up a commotion with an outlandish comment, claiming head coach Mike McCarthy might get a contract extension. Naturally, chaos ensued.

Let’s clear a few things up: McCarthy is arguably the Cowboys’ most successful coach during The Drought™️.

The front office has repeatedly set him—and everyone else—up for failure with offseason missteps and drama.

Still, McCarthy hasn’t exactly made the most of what he’s had, leading many to believe the team needs a full reset, including at the general manager level. And yet, this is likely just another instance of Jerry Jones being Jerry Jones.

Why assume this is Jones stirring the pot? For starters, almost 30 years of history. More specifically, consider this: back in January, after a catastrophic playoff loss that reshaped the franchise, the Cowboys chose not to extend McCarthy.

While his three consecutive 12-win seasons and Super Bowl-winning pedigree might have justified an extension, the front office clearly didn’t think so at the time.

Granting McCarthy an extension in January might have quelled concerns about his future, but the team didn’t pull the trigger.

Instead, he’s spent the season as a lame-duck coach under constant scrutiny. To suggest now, after years of hesitation, that McCarthy suddenly deserves a new deal seems implausible.

This week is pivotal for the Cowboys, with their Thanksgiving game on the horizon. Coming off a win for the first time since the San Diego Padres were playoff contenders, the team is riding high on good vibes.