As panel host Scott Van Pelt pointed out, there was much speculation to go around the sketchy future between the Cowboys and McCarthy as his contract was set to expire at the end of this season.

Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman, left, talks with Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) AP

Monday was super-busy and we never got to the news that Mike McCarthy and Dallas are parting ways. Troy Aikman had this to say on Monday Night Countdown: Troy Aikman on the Dallas Cowboys: “I thought Mike McCarthy would be the head coach,

Echoing the sentiments of Cowboys Nation, Troy Aikman is criticizing Jerry Jones for his handling of Mike McCarthy's exit and and diminishing of the franchise's stature.

Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman doesn't seem to believe any head coach can succeed with Jerry Jones.

Troy Aikman isn't holding his punches ... "A guy who has familiarity with the building, he's worked obviously with the Cowboys and Jerry Jones and they know each other very well. "In fact, when Mike McCarthy got the job, it was told to Mike that Kellen ...

These days, most people know Troy Aikman as ESPN’s lead NFL color commentator, one half of a stellar duo with play-by-play person Joe Buck. But once upon a time, Aikman was a Dallas Cowboys legend, winning three Super Bowls with the franchise in the 1990s as their starting quarterback.

FRISCO - As he has perfected throughout his 20-year broadcasting career, Troy Aikman is blasting his ... He clearly thinks Jerry Jones has so tarnished the star that the Cowboys can no longer ...

Troy Aikman ripped the Dallas Cowboys and owner Jerry Jones after their sudden change of mind on retaining Mike McCarthy.

Once again, Jerry Jones is tasked with the decision of hiring a football coach. History suggests that doesn't bode well for the Cowboys.

“Monday Night Football” commentator and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman had some harsh opinions about the now-vacant Cowboys head-coaching position before Monday night’s wild-card game between the Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Rams.

Aikman, though, shot down the idea that the Cowboys are a “coveted job” for any head coaching candidate.