Everyone saw this coming. The moment that Jerry Jones said he was bringing Mike McCarthy back for the 2024 season, but would not be extending his contract beyond this year, everyone knew how it would end up.
Everyone, it seems, except for McCarthy.
The coach humbly took the stage in several media appearances throughout the draft process and dismissed the contract situation as a non-issue. He then brought on super-agent Don Yee - who has previously secured big contracts for the likes of Jim Harbaugh, Sean Payton, and the handsomely paid broadcaster Tom Brady - as his new representation.