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At the heart of McCarthy's uncertain future lies the overarching influence of Jerry Jones. Smith pointed out that until Jones performs an introspective analysis of his decision-making and management style, the Cowboys may remain stagnant. Delays in settling contracts for key players like Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb have already hampered the franchise's ability to optimize their cap space effectively.
Furthermore, the loss of significant coaching staff—such as defensive coordinator Kellen Moore to the Los Angeles Chargers—raises questions about the Cowboys' commitment to developing a strong coaching foundation. Williams articulated that if doubts existed about McCarthy’s capabilities, strategic moves could have been made earlier to address those concerns.