Troy Aikman didn't hesitate to offer an honest take on the Dallas Cowboys' head coaching vacancy during ESPN's Monday Night Countdown. On Monday, ESPN insider Adam Schefter broke the news that the Dallas Cowboys had parted ways with head coach Mike McCarthy.

Signs seemed to point toward the Dallas Cowboys retaining Mike McCarthy as their head coach for 2025 after owner and general manager Jerry Jones profusely praised him after their Week 18 finale against the Washington Commanders.

A Dallas Cowboys legend disputed the idea that the head coach of his former team should be considered a coveted job following Mike McCarthy's departure.