Cowboys News: ‘Dak Prescott trade’ thought exercise, and is McCarthy safe?

Reacting as if the sky is falling is a popular move once a team with high hopes has a season end abruptly as it did for the Cowboys on wildcard weekend. Once doubt starts to creep in, thoughts you may not have had a few days ago could make you wonder about the future of your favorite football team. Like most pain, time will heal the wound but the memory won’t be forgotten. After taking time to allow you to collect your thoughts and gather the most pertinent information, questions can start to be asked. A popular inquiry would be the immediate status of head coach Mike McCarthy. Some may even question if a move at quarterback may be warranted.

While many may have had the questions above cross their mind, rational thinking allows you to double-check if saying those things out loud, or on Twitter, is a good idea. What is a good idea is getting to know the available players in this year’s NFL draft as well as where Dallas will be picking. Speaking of picking, multiple teams without head coaches sure seem to like Dallas defensive coach Dan Quinn. Will someone pick him in the coming days? Lastly, as the season comes to a close with exit interviews and parting words among teammates, how many people are expected back in Dallas? All that and more in the latest edition of Cowboys News and notes.

What If...? Cowboys, Bears swap Prescott, Fields and draft picks ?!? | Catch This Fade

The Cowboys aren’t likely to move on from Dak Prescott, but if they were, what would make sense? A thought exercise that looks at what kind of trade compensation would make sense and how the team could move forward at the position to begin a search for their next franchise QB.

'I sucked tonight': Cowboys' Dak Prescott stands by HC Mike McCarthy after epic playoff collapse :: Cowboys Wire

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With doubt surrounding the job security of Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy, getting a vote of confidence from your starting quarterback only strengthens the case for him to stay. What did quarterback Dak Prescott have to say about the future of this team?

Jerry Jones sends message in team meeting Monday :: Home Station

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As exit interviews allow the reality of a playoff loss to sink in, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones sends an urgent message to the team in their final meeting. Some players who heard the message will be able to convey these thoughts to next year’s team while some may never walk the halls in Dallas again.

Report: Cowboys DC Dan Quinn set to interview virtually with 4 clubs this week :: Cowboys Wire

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The shocking reality of moving on so quickly from what had become an almost sure thing means facing the probability Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn will accept one of the head coaching openings. Get the latest on how many interviews Quinn has set up and how he will be conducting them.

Will Mike McCarthy get fired? Live rumor updates on Dallas Cowboys head coaching job, latest from Jerry Jones :: The Athletic

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The question will remain until the Cowboys make an official announcement. Until then, peeking at the available options is perhaps only due diligence. Either way, changes in Dallas appear inevitable as the Cowboys enter the infancy of a new offseason.

2024 NFL Draft Order: Cowboys' loss locks in spot, plus comp picks :: Cowboys Wire

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Picking 32nd was something many Dallas fans secretly had projected while looking ahead to draft season. The untimely demise of a team filled with hope gifts everyone the reality of where the Cowboys will select come late April in Detroit. The loss of past free agents could replenish an uncharacteristic shift in philosophy.

Cowboys CB Stephon Gilmore to have shoulder surgery before free agency :: Cowboys Wire

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Playing through pain was something Cowboys cornerback Stephone Gilmore said he had to do before the Cowboys loss against the Packers. Had Dallas moved on, the assumption was given that Gilmore would continue to play. The sudden medical procedure shows how severe his injury was.

Questions about the Game Plan :: Louis Riddick

Studs and duds from Cowboys' ugly 48-32 wild card loss to Packers :: Cowboys Wire

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The season’s last edition of Studs and Duds is lopsided. While a few players showed up to the game, most of the performances put together were not the team’s best. Find out who played well and who, or what, was a deciding factor in an early exit.

Dallas Cowboys continue their NFC Championship drought :: Pro Football Talk

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The Championship drought in Dallas is talked about so often that it often feels like the weight of past failures is passed on from season to season. As it gets heavier, so does the criticism for the most popular team in all of sports.

The McCarthy Chronicles: Will anything ever change for the Cowboys? :: Blogging the Boys

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With rumors of change swirling, keeping the status quo remains a possibility. No matter the direction, will things ever change, or will the theory behind those who run things keep Dallas from ever being just a contender? Could the list of intriguing names force a move?

Aaron Jones Wikipedia edit after Packers dominant win proves Dan Quinn has to go :: The Landry Hat

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Texas native and current Packers running back Aaron Jones has had some of his best performances while playing against the Cowboys at AT&T stadium. With another win under his undefeated belt, Wikipedia had some fun at the expense of fans in Dallas.

Does that performance prove one of the best coaches in the NFL has to look for a new home one way or another?

Story originally appeared on Cowboys Wire