FRISCO - Mike McCarthy was considered an "outstanding'' coach (Jerry Jones' words) who "absolutely'' wanted to stay in Dallas (McCarthy's words). And even after their "parting of ways'' at the Star, two weeks ago,

Mike McCarthy missed out on the Chicago Bears' job, but there's still a good chance the former head coach of the Dallas Cowboys will be on the sidelines this fall. During this Friday's episode of "The Pat McAfee Show,

Two weeks ago, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported that McCarthy "could set his sights on Chicago." It was apparently mutual after the Bears requested an interview with McCarthy while he was still under contract by the Cowboys, who denied the request. After Dallas and McCarthy decided to part ways, it didn't take long for Chicago to set up an interview.

The Bears didn’t pick former Packers coach Mike McCarthy, but Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is now staying inside the NFC North.