On the latest episode of the "Scoop City" podcast, why the Cowboys did McCarthy wrong and where they go from here.

As he embarks on the final game of the 2024 season, Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy said he hasn’t held any discussions with the front office regarding his future. During a Friday conference call, McCarthy noted he expects to meet with team owner and general manager Jerry Jones after the season as he’s done the previous four seasons.

While there's mutual interest in McCarthy's return to the Star, here are four factors that could potentially lead him to wanting out of Dallas and to explore other opportunities. McCarthy's tenure in Dallas has been marked by regular season success but consistently disappointing playoff performances.