PGA Tour professional Denny McCarthy took a humorous but pointed jab at the Dallas Cowboys during a recent interview, highlighting his frustrations with their offseason inactivity. Speaking on SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio on Wednesday, McCarthy, who supports the Washington Commanders, expressed his concerns while reacting to discussions about team moves and the NFL’s growing financial landscape.
During the show, former PGA Tour player Colt Knost attempted to prank McCarthy by falsely claiming Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels had suffered a torn ACL and would miss the upcoming season. McCarthy quickly checked his phone to verify the information before Knost revealed it was a joke. This exchange sparked McCarthy’s critique of the Cowboys, a franchise valued at $10.1 billion according to Forbes, for their perceived lack of action in improving their roster this offseason.
McCarthy voiced his disappointment with the Commanders’ handling of wide receiver Terry McLaurin’s contract negotiations, emphasizing the urgency of securing the key player.
“That would have been the most upsetting thing I’ve ever heard, really,” McCarthy said. “To be honest, we do need to get Terry McLaurin signed. I mean, what are we doing? I don’t know what we’re doing. Terry asking for too much. We were not meeting him in the middle, it seems.”
“We got to get him signed because we’ve got some move pieces this offseason other than the Dallas Cowboys. The Cowboys just sit back and do nothing and expect the results to change. I think that’s what they call the definition of insanity, is it not?”
As NFL teams finalize preparations for the 2025 season starting next month, McCarthy’s Commanders recently fell in their preseason opener against the New England Patriots. The regular season is scheduled to begin on September 7 with the Commanders hosting the New York Giants. The two rivals, Washington and the Dallas Cowboys, will compete in Week 7, setting the stage for a potentially intense matchup.
Denny McCarthy Looks Forward to Competing in the BMW Championship
Beyond his NFL commentary, McCarthy is focused on his golf career and preparing to compete at the 2025 BMW Championship. Set to begin Thursday, the event will feature many of the sport’s top players, with McCarthy arriving encouraged by his progress this season. At a press conference on Wednesday, he reflected on his performance over the past year and his determination to keep improving despite challenges.
“I’m very proud of how I’ve fought this year,” McCarthy said (via ASAP Sports). “I wouldn’t say I’ve played my best golf, but I’m proud of how I’ve fought to get to this point. I’ve had some good flashes this year for sure. I’ve continued to get better, and my floor has raised, my ceiling has raised.
“I feel like I’ve done a good job of scraping out some weeks where I haven’t had my best stuff. I might have made the cut on the number maybe by one and clawed out a good weekend and a decent finish. I feel like I pride myself in never giving up, and I did a good job of kind of hanging tough this year,” he added.
McCarthy’s consistent play has earned him two top-10 finishes and a spot in the top 50 of the FedEx Cup standings, qualifying him for this prestigious tournament. In his latest appearance at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, he carded rounds of 70, 67, 72, and 67, finishing tied for 32nd place. The BMW Championship will conclude on Sunday, August 17, offering him another chance to build momentum.
Implications of McCarthy’s NFL and Golf Insights
Through his candid remarks, Denny McCarthy sheds light on the contrasting approaches between his favorite NFL team and the Cowboys, critiquing Dallas’s inactive offseason despite their immense financial resources. His emphasis on securing talent like Terry McLaurin underscores the pressure teams face to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving league.
Meanwhile, McCarthy’s upcoming participation in the BMW Championship symbolizes his ongoing pursuit of growth and success on the PGA Tour. As NFL season preparations intensify and the golf tournament unfolds, McCarthy’s perspectives reveal the balance between patience, persistence, and the desire for change in sports environments marked by high stakes and expectations.