While he didn’t play for the Baltimore Ravens long, former wide receiver Dez Bryant is still finding ways to make waves—and this time, he’s setting his sights on former Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy.
After news broke that McCarthy and the Cowboys failed to reach a contract extension, Bryant wasted no time chiming in on social media with an epic tweet:
"Great move for the Dallas Cowboys!"
Great move for the Dallas Cowboys!
— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) January 13, 2025
The sarcasm was thicker than Jerry Jones’ wallet, and Dez didn’t hold back. McCarthy’s exit comes after a tenure marked by playoff disappointments and constant questions about his ability to lead a franchise with championship aspirations. While Cowboys fans might be busy celebrating, Bryant’s jab hit with extra sting.
Dez Bryant doesn't hold back on Mike McCarthy decision
Bryant’s dig is more than just former-player bitterness. The history between him and McCarthy practically begs for a subtweet. Cowboys fans haven’t forgotten the infamous “Dez caught it” game against McCarthy’s Packers in the 2014 Divisional Round—a loss that denied Dallas a legitimate shot at postseason glory.
Dez has every reason to revel in McCarthy’s Dallas exit, especially given the frustrations fans felt during the coach’s tenure.
McCarthy’s departure also serves as a symbol of larger failures in Dallas’ front office. Jerry Jones’ insistence on outdated philosophies left McCarthy stuck trying to fix problems that even he couldn’t paper over. You want proof? Look no further than Derrick Henry’s dismantling of the Cowboys earlier this season. Henry—who Jones claimed didn’t fit McCarthy’s system—ran wild against Dallas in Week 3, exposing the team’s glaring inability to execute offensively.
For Ravens fans, Bryant’s tweet is a reminder of his brief stint in Baltimore during the 2020 season. Though his impact on the field was minimal, his outspoken personality remains larger than life. His short time with the Ravens showcased his veteran presence and fiery demeanor, which clearly hasn’t faded.
Dez’s commentary on McCarthy’s exit might seem like an inside-Cowboys moment, but it underscores how fractured Dallas became during his tenure. As the Ravens charge forward with a system built around adaptability and maximizing talent—think Derrick Henry’s seamless integration into their offense—it’s easy to see why Dez’s critique of McCarthy resonates.
McCarthy’s departure marks the end of a turbulent era in Dallas, one that couldn’t figure out how to get out of its own way. Dez Bryant’s tweet is just the latest reminder of how far the Cowboys fell short—and a subtle nod to the Ravens’ ability to get the best out of the talent they have. In Dallas, that’s still just a dream.