With the Dallas Cowboys trending toward missing the playoffs this season, a coaching change is starting to feel like an inevitability. According to ESPN's

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.

The Cowboys have only ever fired one coach midseason. It doesn't seem like Jerry Jones is eager to make Mike McCarthy the second.