"Hard pass" - Bears fans make feelings clear on Mike McCarthy coaching rumor

Fans on social media have reacted to the reports swirling around about Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy reportedly setting his sights on joining the Chicago Bears. McCarthy's contract with Dallas will run out on Jan. 14, after which he could potentially join other teams. Meanwhile, the Bears are in need of a head coach after firing Matt Eberflus.

As per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, McCarthy could set his eyes on joining the Bears in the upcoming season.

"Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy could set his sights on the #Bears Head Coaching job if he moves on from Dallas next season, per @JFowlerESPN," NFL analyst Dov Kleiman wrote on X.

Fans jumped to the comment section to share their thoughts on the matter. The news elicited mixed reactions from the public.

"Hard pass," a fan wrote.

"Makes no sense," another fan added.

Some fans were critical of Mike McCarthy’s coaching.

"Who would hire him again at HC," another fan jotted.

"Stop giving this man a job he sucks," one more said.

While one fan called him "perfect" for the job.

"He’s perfect for the job," a fan commented.

Another fan commented that McCarthy would probably move to the Jaguars before joining the Chicago Bears.

"Honestly I think he would go to Jaguars before he goes to Chicago," a fan wrote.

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Cowboys owner praises Mike McCarthy but holds off on final decision until season concludes

As Mike McCarthy’s contract with the Dallas Cowboys ends with the conclusion of the 2024 season, fans are eager to know what’s next for the coach. Team owner Jerry Jones has praised the coach but will wait for the season's completion before making a final decision.

In a weekly appearance on 105.3 The Fan on Tuesday, Jones opened up about McCarthy.

"I don't have any comment this morning other than what you just said, and I think the fan sentiment has shown that Mike's certainly got the kind of coaching background and coaching success that would make him a very qualified coach in the NFL," Jones said.

"What I'm not going to do this morning is to get into any indication one way or the other that I'm not interested in having Mike back, I don't want that to be the case at all."

However, as McCarthy’s contract with Dallas expires in the coming weeks, he could be free to join other teams. While he could reportedly join the Bears, other coaches are also in contention for the position.

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl-winning coach Pete Carroll is also interested in the Bears' head coach role. Nonetheless, only time will tell who will ultimately take up the position.