Does anyone want to coach the New Orleans Saints? The former Dallas Cowboys coach decided he will focus on the 2026 hiring cycle, according a report from the NFL Network.
The Chicago Bears have probably one of the more intriguing head coaching jobs in the league, and they have two candidates they like.
Mike McCarthy has a ton of the right experience that it would take to lead the Bears and quarterback Caleb Williams into the future.
Ex-Cowboys coach has taken lead on Lions DC Aaron Glenn, and WWL’s Doug Mouton shares thoughts. Also, Jim, Gabe and UBN make picks for the weekend.
Most notably, former Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy is in the midst of scheduling an in-person interview with the Saints, according to Nick Underhill. The former Super Bowl champion interviewed with the Bears before they settled on Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson,
The New Orleans Saints appear to be Mike McCarthy's only potential head coaching landing spot at this point after the Chicago Bears agreed to terms
None of the other teams that have head coach openings seem to be as interested in Mike McCarthy as the Chicago Bears.
Mike McCarthy appears to be ready for a year off. After parting ways with the Dallas Cowboys earlier this month, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported Tuesday that McCarthy has decided to focus on the 2026 hiring cycle and will not coach in 2025.
Mike McCarthy's surprising exit from the Dallas Cowboys stems from unresolved contract negotiations, leaving questions about his coaching future.
Former #Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy has decided to focus on the 2026 hiring cycle and will not coach in the NFL this season, sources tell me and @RapSheet. McCarthy, who has made the playoffs 12 times in 18 seasons, is expected to be a strong candidate a year from now. pic.twitter.com/Vr8mMijIkq
NewOrleans.Football‘s Nick Underhill reported that the New Orleans Saints are working to set up a meeting with former Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy.