Cowboys Face Competition as Teams Woo Bill Belichick: Coaching Shake-Up on the Horizon
Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy is in the final year of his contract, and despite the team’s Thursday Night Football win over the New York Giants, there’s still speculation about potential replacements. One of the top names being considered is former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick. However, an NFL analyst believes another team may be more likely to attract Belichick away from Dallas.
The Jacksonville Jaguars were humiliated in their 47-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football on September 23, bringing their record to 0-3. This has fueled speculation that head coach Doug Pederson’s job may be at risk.
Mike Luciano from *The Laundry Hat* commented that Pederson was expected to help Trevor Lawrence progress, but the young quarterback has regressed after signing a $55 million extension, as the offense has faltered. Luciano believes both the Cowboys and Jaguars’ situations have caught Belichick’s eye as he takes a break from coaching in 2024. If both teams fire their coaches, Luciano suggests Jacksonville might have the upper hand in attracting Belichick.
Luciano argues that Jacksonville’s ownership might offer Belichick more autonomy than Dallas, where Jerry Jones is known for being highly involved. Following Jacksonville’s poor performance, owner Shad Khan may consider major changes, including firing general manager Trent Baalke. This would allow Belichick control over both coaching and personnel decisions—something he wouldn’t have with the Cowboys under Jones’ watch.
Luciano further emphasizes that Belichick will likely seek full control in his next coaching role after winning six championships, and Jacksonville may offer the independence that Dallas cannot.Will Brinson of CBS Sports also chimed in on the idea of Belichick heading to Jacksonville. During the Bills vs. Jaguars game, Brinson posted on X, saying, “Bill Belichick: Your 2025 Jacksonville Jaguars coach.”
It’s clear that Cowboys owner Jerry Jones holds Belichick in high regard. He isn’t shy about praising the coach publicly, even calling him a “friend.” During his annual training camp press conference in July, Jones spoke highly of Belichick, saying, “I think he may be the best coach — certainly of my time — in the NFL, and I’ve been part of a team with the great Tom Landry. I’d put him right up there. Bill’s a friend and a great coach.”