For head coach Mike McCarthy, it was the same things that had plagued his team all season again came home to roost and played a major role in the loss.

The Dallas Cowboys announced Monday that they could not reach a contract extension agreement with Mike McCarthy.

According to reports from ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Cowboys have denied an interview request for McCarthy from the Chicago Bears, seemingly signaling that the team is leaning toward keeping McCarthy in place. MORE: Anonymous player shades Cowboys' owner Jerry Jones while praising Mike McCarthy