Dallas Cowboys star linebacker Micah Parsons expressed his disappointment over the dismissal of head coach Mike McCarthy on his Bleacher Report podcast, “The Edge with Micah Parsons.”

The All-Pro acknowledged the significant impact McCarthy had on the team and the difficult emotions surrounding his departure.

“It’s devastating,” Parsons stated. “He’s always been good to us. Losing a great coach like Mike hurts. It’s gonna be a very interesting offseason. It’s gonna be a complete reset. I trust that we’re gonna make the right decisions.”

McCarthy’s tenure in Dallas concluded with a 49-35 record and a 1-3 postseason mark. The team, despite boasting a talented roster, consistently fell short of expectations during his tenure, failing to capitalize on the potential of its star players.

Parsons, however, emphasized the need to move forward and focus on the future.

“As one of the leaders of this team, I’m gonna be looking forward to accepting all challenges and embrace whatever comes to help lead my team to a championship,” he declared. “We gotta move on. We can’t think about the past.”

Setbacks are inevitable in professional sports, but truly great teams distinguish themselves by their unwavering belief in their ability to overcome adversity.

“There are no setbacks,” he asserted. “Some of the greatest players learn to adjust. … At the end of the day, coaches can only do so much. Us as players, we got to build a winning culture. I said we’re gonna hold the (Super Bowl) trophy because I believe in our guys.”

The Cowboys now face a critical juncture in their franchise history. The search for a new head coach will be paramount, and the organization must carefully consider the qualities and experience that will best suit the needs of this roster and steer the organization in the right direction.