Three days of talks between Mike McCarthy and Jerry Jones have brought no known resolution to the team's head coaching situ

Cowboys have yet to decide the fate of McCarthy’s yet his staff is free to negotiate with other NFL teams. | From @ArmyChiefW3

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Here is an in-depth look at Mike McCarthy, who could be an option for the Bears if he leaves the Dallas Cowboys.

"Coach Mike McCarthy and the Dallas Cowboys part ways. After courting Brian Flores, Aaron Glenn and Jon Gruden, the Saints announce the hiring of McCarthy ...'' - Prediction from New Orleans media.

While Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy waits on his future in Dallas as his contract nears expiration, he could have another suitor in the Chicago Bears, according to multiple reports.

ESPN commentator Mike Greenberg suggests the Dallas Cowboys could go after a high-profile college coach if Mike McCarthy is fired or moves on as head coach.

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones recently spoke about the future of head coach Mike McCarthy, stating that he was fine with McCarthy seeking interviews elsewhere. That elsewhere was revealed when the Chicago Bears formally requested to interview the Cowboys coach for their head coaching vacancy.

Jerry Jones and Mike McCarthy met for a third consecutive day about the head coach’s fate with the Cowboys, two people with knowledge of the process told The Dallas Morning News. Discussions are expected to continue Friday.

This is what Cowboys purgatory looks like. Mike McCarthy’s job with the team is very much undecided with his contract expiring in less than a week. But as ESPN reported Thursday, the “future” was on the table during a recent discussion between the Super Bowl-winning coach and team owner Jerry Jones.

On Tuesday, the Cowboys denied a request from the Chicago Bears to interview McCarthy for their head coaching vacancy. Now one day later, NFL insider Ian Rapoport reported that talks between McCarthy and the Cowboys are ongoing, a sign they want to continue to work together.