Mike McCarthy Tells Cowboys Rookie His Mistakes Have 'to Stop'

The Dallas Cowboys enter Week 13 with a 4-7 record. Last Sunday, this squad was able to snap their five-game losing streak as they went on the road and topped the Washington Commanders 34-26.

That victory potentially changed owner Jerry Jones' outlook on McCarthy's future.

As the Cowboys prepare for a Thanksgiving tilt against the New York Giants, McCarthy called out the recurring mistakes by rookie offensive tackle Tyler Guyton.

Cowboys News: Mike McCarthy Calls Out Tyler Guyton

Guyton committed three pre-snap penalties in the win over the Commanders and McCarthy acknowledged that these need to stop.

"It has to stop. He knows it. He feels sick about it. But we just got to get it corrected, those are penalties that potentially took points off the board...We got to get it corrected. We're far enough down the line, he understands it."

- Mike McCarthy

Guyton was selected in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft to replace Tyron Smith who left in free agency. The Oklahoma product has struggled a lot this season, especially with the penalties.

He's second in the NFL in penalties committed (16) while being tied for ninth in sacks allowed (5). Per PFF, Guyton has a 51.2 overall grade, 60.8 pass-blocking grade, and 56.4 run-blocking grade.

In his defense, Guyton only played right tackle in college, so making the switch over to the left side isn't easy. Regardless of that fact, he needs to step up his play. He knows it. McCarthy knows it. And the fans know it. He'll get another opportunity on Thursday, and we'll see if he corrects these mistakes.

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