Mike McCarthy reacts to Jerry Jones ripping Cowboys play-calling

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy was asked about Jerry Jones' criticism of the team's play-calling and offensive schemes.

Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy and owner Jerry Jones at training camp press conference. / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The Dallas Cowboys are in full preparation mode for the San Francisco 49ers after spending the bye week reflecting on some of the embarrassing losses at the start of the season.

On Tuesday, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones made his weekly radio appearance and answered a handful of questions from why the team did not pursue Derrick Henry to providing updates on some of the team's injured stars.

During the appearance, Jones also fired off some unexpected, but honest criticism about head coach Mike McCarthy and the team's offense.

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On Wednesday, McCarthy met with the media before the team hit the field for practice and was asked about Jones' comments which included criticizing the team's play-calling and offensive schemes.

McCarthy took responsibility for the offense not being where the team wants it to be.

Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy during training camp press conference. / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

“I talk to Jerry all the time. We’ve had time to go through the self-scout. I didn’t see the comments specifically. But I don’t think we have bad concepts and bad plays. But I’ll go back and check," McCarthy said.

“We’re not where we want to be. That’s clear, and that’s ultimately my responsibility and I’m fully aware of that. We’re very diligent. We’re on top of what we want to do.”

Hopefully things can gett back on track after the bye week.

Kickoff between the Cowboys and 49ers is set for 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC, with live streaming on Peacock.

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