The NY Giants haven’t had the smoothest season, that’s for sure. The hopes of a playoff push have faded quickly. Most of the season's focus will be on the 2025 NFL draft.
But Giants fans can look across the NFC East and feel a little better about one thing – at least they’re not the Dallas Cowboys. As rough as things have been for New York, the situation in Dallas seems to be unraveling on and off the field.
Dallas’s latest meltdown, a brutal 34-6 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, exposed more than just problems with execution. The Cowboys are now 3-6, and postgame comments by star linebacker Micah Parsons hint that head coach Mike McCarthy has lost the locker room. Parsons didn’t sugarcoat his frustrations, calling out the lack of leadership and showing support for veteran players instead of his own coach. It’s one thing to lose, but it’s another to have players openly questioning the man at the helm.
The dysfunction in Dallas goes deeper than losing streaks and turnovers. Fractures in the locker room and McCarthy’s uncertain future make it clear that, in Big D, the real issues are in-house.
A Locker Room in Disarray
The trouble isn’t just that Dallas is dropping games – it’s the vibe behind the scenes that spells disaster. Parsons, fresh off the field after the Eagles’ blowout win, delivered a statement that cut deep, saying, “Mike (McCarthy) can leave and go wherever he wants. Guys I kind of feel bad for (are) guys like Zack Martin and guys who might be on their last year or on their way out…who put in more time and work than Mike McCarthy ever did.”
Micah Parsons said coaches aren't his top worry as Cowboys season spirals.
— Jori Epstein (@JoriEpstein) November 11, 2024
"Mike can leave and go wherever he wants. Guys I kind of feel bad for (are) guys like Zack Martin & guys who might be on their last year or on their way out. Because that's who I wanted to hold the trophy…
This comment doesn’t just hint at frustration – it sounds like a full-fledged disconnect between the players and the coaching staff. Parsons’ words make it clear he’s more interested in playing for teammates than for McCarthy, showing the true level of strain on Dallas’s locker room unity.
This kind of division is dangerous, especially for a team that already has enough struggles on the field.
Unlike Dallas, the Giants’ issues seem rooted in growing pains rather than a fractured culture. Despite a tough season, head coach Brian Daboll has relatively retained the respect of his players, and there’s no question they’re still fighting for each other. In New York, the challenges may be daunting, but they’re not spiraling out of control like they are in Dallas.
So, while Giants fans might be frustrated by another disappointing season, they can take some solace in one thing: at least their team isn’t being undone from the inside out. At least the Giants don't have a mutiny on their hands.