The two were able to meet one-on-one at The Star and challenge each other on what the team will look like from a coaching and roster standpoint, especially with the balance so uncertain with the number of free players. We got along. The future of agent and defensive coordinator Dan Quinn.
“My best meetings with Jerry are one-on-one,” he said. “They're very productive. He's a great boss, but more than that, he's a great leader. He asks all the hard questions directly, which I love and appreciate. , because you can have deep conversations that go in different directions.”
“We talk about all sorts of things: right, wrong, and indifference. What do we need to build on? When it comes to topics that apply to football operations, we talk about everything we don't talk about. I don’t know if there are a lot of conversations, difficult conversations.”
Coach McCarthy met with players throughout Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, meeting first with the veterans on Monday, then with the mid-major players, and then with the rookies to finish his farewell press conference.
“They're great guys, because what always surprises me is how strong they are,” he said. “I think every day is different, just the disappointment and the emotions and the expressiveness. It's hard every time I do it. It's very productive, but there's a lot of strength and conviction that comes from it.” I shared that conversation with my subordinates. I would like to praise you. ”
One of his first conversations was with Dak Prescott, who naturally had a longer conversation with McCarthy than most players. The two sides are used to meeting for at least a few hours on Thursday nights throughout the season, but things were different this time around with the 2023 season over and an uncertain future ahead.
“It was productive,” McCarthy said of the conversation. “I think we talked about a lot of different things. The biggest thing with Duck is that we spend so much time together. It's not like we need to have big conversations. It is rather a continuation of a conversation about several different topics. ”
The conversation gave McCarthy even more confidence that he could accomplish what he set out to do in Dallas with Dak Prescott by his side. While he has had nothing but disappointment with those two in the playoffs, McCarthy is confident the Cowboys can reach their desired heights.
“I have incredible faith in Duck,” he said. “I think there's obviously another step for him. This offense has suited him well. What we've been able to improve on is a system built around quarterback success. Opportunities for growth, We're really looking forward to the future. That's what we're excited about.”
