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Cowboys' Mike McCarthy Says Dez Bryant Caught Controversial Pass vs. Packers

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Now head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, Mike McCarthy has switched sides in one of the biggest NFL controversies of the last decade.

At his introductory press conference Wednesday, McCarthy—who coached the Green Bay Packers from 2006-18—acknowledged that Dez Bryant did indeed catch the ball in the playoffs five years ago against the Packers.

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The question everyone was waiting for Mike McCarthy to answer Did Dez catch it? (via @JeffJonesSports) https://t.co/rLaBOdJBga

"It was a great catch, I can say now.