Jerry Jones, the owner of the Dallas Cowboys, made his regular appearance on 105.3 The Fan on Tuesday, where he addressed the possibility of extending head coach Mike McCarthy’s contract. Jones didn’t dismiss the idea, saying:

“I don’t think that’s crazy at all. This is a Super Bowl-winning coach. Mike McCarthy has been there and done that. He has great ideas. We got a lot of football left.”

Currently sitting at 4-7, the Cowboys have faced a challenging season but managed to end a five-game losing streak with a 34-26 victory over the Washington Commanders in Week 12. That win has seemingly given Jones renewed optimism about the team’s direction.

However, the decision to potentially extend McCarthy’s contract could raise eyebrows among fans. While McCarthy did guide Dallas to three consecutive playoff appearances, the team has consistently struggled to make a deep run. The Cowboys haven’t reached the NFC Championship since 1995, and McCarthy’s last Super Bowl win was 13 years ago with the Green Bay Packers.

Critics may argue that Jones’ enthusiasm following the Commanders game is premature. While Washington is an improving team led by defensive coordinator Dan Quinn, one win doesn’t erase the bigger picture of the Cowboys’ struggles this season.

Whether McCarthy stays on after this year could depend on how the rest of the season unfolds. For now, the Commanders’ victory has sparked fresh debate about his future in Dallas, even if it hasn’t convinced everyone.