3 former players Mike McCarthy could sign to save his job with Cowboys

1. Davante Adams

If Jerry Jones is serious about going "all-in," he should be on the phone to the Las Vegas Raiders about a potential trade for Davante Adams. It's perhaps more likely Adams reunites with Aaron Rodgers than Mike McCarthy, but the Cowboys have a lot to offer.

Adams would join a team built to compete in the NFC, whereas the New York Jets are an absolute mess. Adams was a two-time Pro Bowler while playing for McCarthy in Green Bay. Between 2016 and 2018, he caught 260 passes for 3,268 yards and 35 touchdowns.

And he is still an outstanding receiver. Despite all of the quarterback uncertainty in Las Vegas, Adams still caught 103 passes for 1,144 yards and eight touchdowns this season.

Now, put him in the Cowboys' offense. Adams would finally get to play with another star quarterback. With CeeDee Lamb on the other side of the field, Adams would see a lot of one-on-one coverage, which is bad news for defenses.

The Cowboys would have to figure it out financially, but they must enter the conversation if Adams becomes available via trade. Doing so would prove they are willing to go all-in for a Super Bowl. Nobody could stop a wide receiver duo of CeeDee Lamb and Davante Adams.

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