As the Dallas Cowboys head coaching saga continues to dominate headlines, there is a stunning revalation as the clock is set to expire on Mike McCarthy's deal/

This is what Cowboys purgatory looks like. Mike McCarthy’s job with the team is very much undecided with his contract expiring in less than a week. But as ESPN reported Thursday, the “future” was on the table during a recent discussion between the Super Bowl-winning coach and team owner Jerry Jones.

Deadlines tend to make deals when it comes to the Dallas Cowboys, and the team's deadline to make a decision about whether or not to retain head coach Mike McCarthy and his coaching staff is fast approaching.