The writing is on the wall for Mike McCarthy in Dallas. After Sunday's embarrassing 34-6 loss to the Eagles dropped the Cowboys to 3-6, star defender Micah Parsons made it clear where his loyalties lie - and it's not with McCarthy. When asked about McCarthy's future, Parsons diplomatically stated it was "above my pay grade," but his real feelings came through when he expressed sympathy for veterans like Zack Martin, saying he wanted to "win games and do great things with those type of legends who put in more time and work than Mike McCarthy ever did."

McCarthy's attempt to control the narrative by having a "conversation" with Parsons about his comments only highlights how out of touch he's become. While McCarthy claims they "handled these things like men should handle it," the damage was already done. His focus on "keeping it to football" rings hollow when the team's performance on the field has been abysmal.

Jerry Jones continues his predictable dance of defending McCarthy, stating "I don't believe we'll make a coaching change during the season." But with the entire coaching staff on expiring contracts and the team in freefall, Jones' criteria of "How we're playing. Do we have an edge? Are we fundamentally competitive?" all point to one conclusion - McCarthy's time in Dallas should be over.

With Dak Prescott likely out for the season with a hamstring injury and the team turning to Cooper Rush at quarterback, McCarthy's tenure is ending not with a bang but with a whimper. His previous success with Green Bay means nothing now - the Cowboys need a fresh start. As Jones himself admitted, "There's no joy here without winning games." It's time for McCarthy to go, before he wastes another season of talent in Dallas.