Mike McCarthy finished his first season with the Dallas Cowboys at 6-10.
It’s the worst debut for a new Cowboys coach since Dave Campo went 5-11 in 2000.
McCarthy, however, isn’t losing much sleep, it appears, over whether his coaching had much to do with the team’s struggles. We all remember Dak Prescott’s season-ending injury, the injuries to the offensive line, and the shocking incompetence of the defense during the first half of the season.
After the Cowboys dropped their finale against the New York Giants, 23-19, McCarthy defended his game management during the season.