The Dallas Cowboys are currently in head-coaching purgatory. Yes, they technically have one in place in Mike McCarthy, but his contract runs out on Tuesday, making him eligible to negotiate with other teams by early next week.

After three days of talks, the two sides are apparently ready to move forward on negotiating a contract to keep McCarthy in Dallas.

McCarthy is a proven winner and currently has a 49-35 overall record with the Cowboys through five seasons. Three of those five seasons have also led to playoff appearances. Thoug