Brett Favre calls Mike McCarthy, Cowboys a ‘great fit’

Mike McCarthy’s long tenure as the Green Bay Packers head coach became more synonymous with Aaron Rodgers than Brett Favre.

Very few realize that a then-young McCarthy oversaw Rodgers’ final two seasons with the Packers. It was the new Dallas Cowboys head coach’s first two seasons in that role with the Pack.

There’s obviously history here.

Following news that Dallas has indeed hired McCarthy to replace Jason Garrett, Favre himself couldn’t be more excited for his former head coach. He also views the marriage as a perfect fit.

Brett Favre on @SiriusXMNFL on Mike McCarthy becoming the next Cowboys coach: “I think it’s a good fit for Mike and I think it’s a great fit for the Cowboys. … I think he’ll bring a level of brash and toughness, but along with that a high level of confidence and believability.” pic.twitter.com/YbVrCdr1WV

— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) January 6, 2020

Favre also opened up about the Jerry Jones dynamic. As the most hands-on owner in the NFL, it can’t be easy to work with Jones. The Hall of Fame quarterback does not see that as a problem for McCarthy.

Brett Favre on @SiriusXMNFL on how Mike McCarthy will handle dealing with Jerry Jones and everything that comes with coaching the Cowboys: “If there’s anyone out there presently that can handle that, it’s Mike. I believe that wholeheartedly.” pic.twitter.com/tiVFIz7PIo

— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) January 6, 2020

It remains to be seen if this hiring will work out. It’s rather obvious McCarthy was called on to help Dak Prescott transform into an elite signal caller, much like what we saw with Rodgers in Green Bay.

As it relates to Favre, he led the Packers to a 21-11 record in his final two seasons with the team before being unseated by the above-mentioned Rodgers and ultimately heading to New York and Minnesota to close out his career.

There’s apparently no hard feeling here.