Bill Belichick quietly had a nightmarish audition for the Cowboys’ head coaching job

There is no better way for the Dallas Cowboys to end their five-game losing streak than with a thrilling win over Dan Quinn and the Commanders. Sure it would have tasted even sweeter to beat the Eagles, but let’s not run before we can walk.

As great as it was to get back on the winning list, it shouldn’t obscure the fact that the franchise needs a complete fresh start after the season.

That goes for the head coach, too, but Jerry Jones hinted at a possible extension for Mike McCarthy on Tuesday on 105.3 The Fan. Jones called McCarthy a “Super Bowl-winning head coach,” but Dallas hasn’t won a Lombardi Trophy since McCarthy took over in 2020.

That’s why Bill Belichick, who has won six Super Bowls, has been rounded out as the favorite to take over if McCarthy isn’t brought back. Multiple insiders have spoken to sources within the league who believe Belichick’s move to Dallas is a foregone conclusion.

If this comes to fruition, it may not be the home run rental it is portrayed to be.

Appearance as a guest on ESPN ManningCast During Monday night’s game between the Ravens and Chargers, Belichick made an alarming assessment when Los Angeles faced a fourth down in plus territory.

It was a 4th-and-1 on the 30-yard line and Belichick wanted Jim Harbaugh to kick a field goal (!) for a 10-yard lead.

While the Chargers have an up-and-coming young kicker in Cameron Dicker, they also have a strong offensive line and a 6-1, 238-pound running back in Gus Edwards. Additionally, Justin Herbert and the offense had to move the ball at will against the Ravens’ leaky defense.

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Regardless, 10 times out of 10, the analytics say you should give it a try. Sure enough, the Chargers called Edwards’ number and put on the chains. The drive stalled three plays later and LA still kicked a field goal, but Harbaugh absolutely made the right decision to go for it.

There was no touchdown, but coaches should always go for points in this situation. Up until this point, the Ravens had struggled to move the ball upfield. They gained five yards on eight plays and scored twice.

Getting a win in the fourth is one of the main reasons why Baltimore won the game. They tried three times and converted every attempt, including a gutsy 4th-and-1 from their own 16-yard line. They scored two touchdowns based on their conversions. They won by seven points.

That’s not to say punting is never the right decision, but it was painfully obvious that Harbaugh should have kept his offense on the field.

That Belichick wanted to throw out a FG should scare Cowboys fans about what might be in store for them if he replaces Mike McCarthy at the helm.

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