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As the Cowboys wrap up a tumultuous season, the spotlight on Mike McCarthy remains pronounced. Questions about leadership, expectations, and Jerry Jones’s overarching influence dominate discussions about the future of the team. With thoughts turning towards the offseason, the decisions made by the Cowboys executive leadership will have profound implications on the franchise’s path moving forward. Whether McCarthy remains part of that future may depend largely on the direction that ownership chooses to take as the Cowboys seek sustainable success in a highly competitive league.