Figuring out whether coaches learned their lesson from their firings might be easier to assess than hearing untested coordinators talk about hypotheticals.

After careful consideration, Mike McCarthy has made a decision on his future. The former Dallas Cowboys ' head coach has decided to forego coaching in the NFL next season, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero. MORE: Cowboys' VP Will McClay emphasizes organizational alignment with Brian Schottenheimer

After losing ground in recent days, Mike McCarthy has decided to withdraw from consideration for the Saints’ head-coaching job and will not coach in the NFL in 2025, according to Nick Underhill of New Orleans.

The Chicago Bears have been very active in interviewing potential candidates for their open head coaching position. Such key figures as Pete Carroll, Mike McCarthy and Ron Rivera have graced the halls and Zoom calls of the Bears.