Mike McCarthy spent 13 years with the Green Bay Packers. The veteran head coach, who was fired during the 2018 campaign and later signed with the the Dallas Cowboys prior to 2020, will make his return to Lambeau Field on November 13th. The Cowboys and Packers rivalry is always enticing but McCarthy's return to Green Bay will enhance the stakes.

Despite plenty of winning seasons in Green Bay, McCarthy led the Packers to just one Super Bowl victory. On the other hand, he only endured 3 losing seasons as the Packers head coach during his Green Bay tenure. He was arguably one of the best regular season coaches in Packers history. But his inability to lead the team to consistent Super Bowl victories undoubtedly left a bittersweet feeling with Packers fans.

But he should receive a warm welcome in his return. He and Aaron Rodgers built a dynasty together in Wisconsin.

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It has been a tale of two stories for Mike McCarthy since joining the Cowboys. Dallas labored in 2020 and finished with a 6-10 record. But that was McCarthy's first season and he had to work with the roster that was handed to him. In 2021, McCarthy turned things around and led the Cowboys to an impressive 12-5 mark. However, a controversial decision by Dak Prescott in a postseason game ultimately led to the Cowboys' playoff elimination.

Nonetheless, it is clear that McCarthy has the chops to get the job done in Dallas. His impressive coaching resume has Cowboys fans excited for what the future holds.

Mike McCarthy will likely circle the Packers-Cowboys November 13th bout on his calendar as he prepares to make his return to Green Bay.