Cowboys on high alert is this the end for Mike McCarthy the 2024 NFL season hasn't kicked off yet but the Dallas Cowboys are already at a Crossroads all eyes are on head coach Mike McCarthy and the stakes couldn't be higher Four Seasons three playoff births and just one playoff win this might be his last shot Whispers in the league suggest that if McCarthy stumbles a seismic shift could be coming with none other than Bill bichi potentially stepping in to fill his shoes Jerry Jones the notoriously impatient owner of the cowboy boys isn't one to wait McCarthy's seat is heating up faster than ever Sports Illustrated Carl rasmusen Paints the picture clearly the Cowboys are packed with star power from Dak Prescott to Micah Parsons and Trayvon Diggs yet despite the talent the Super Bowl remains elusive that's why McCarthy's job is hanging by a thread and bichi Shadow is looming but it's not just about McCarthy Dak Prescott is entering the final year of his contract and his future with the Cowboys is also up in the air rumors are swirling about what's next for Prescott with his performance this season possibly determining everything not just for him but for McCarthy as well NFL insiders are divided some say Prescott will resign While others hint at a potential departure his deal free of trade or tag Clauses places the Cowboys in a precarious position adding more tension Prescott's desire for a long-term contract could clash with a Cowboys hesitation especially with their recent playoff disappointments will the Cowboys gamble on Prescott for the future or are they ready to go in a New Direction this season is make or break for Mike McCarthy the weight of the entire franchise rests on his shoulders and anything less than a deep playoff run could spell the end of his tenure in Dallas as the tension mounts fans are left wondering if the legendary Bill bellachic might soon be steering the ship will McCarthy prove he's the right man for the job or is a coaching shakeup on the horizon share your thoughts below and don't forget to subscribe for the latest Cowboys updates and Insider news