Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy preached calm as the team attempts to turn around its season. "We just need to stay the course and make sure

Mike McCarthy has been dealt a difficult hand in his lame-duck season with the Dallas Cowboys, but it does not sound like team owner Jerry Jones is expected to have much sympathy for the head coach at the end of the year.

There does remain the chance, however increasingly small, that McCarthy signs an extension to return. Other than the fact he was handed a weak roster, he has one “out” clause. A clause that should work in his favor, but ultimately may have no effect.