Cowboys deny Bears permission to interview Mike McCarthy with coach's future uncertain in Dallas: report

"Mike's one of the best coaches that I think there is. He was made to coach here. He's done absolutely nothing to diminish my opinion of him as a coach," Jones said, adding he hasn't decided on an extension. 

"That's what the next few days and weeks are about now."

McCarthy has expressed his desire to return, saying that, despite a 7-10 record this season, he has "a lot of confidence in myself as a head coach." 

McCarthy has a 49-35 record in Dallas. Before this season, he led the Cowboys to the playoffs with a 12-5 record three straight seasons. 

The Associated Press contributed to this report.