Cowboys fans’ dream of seeing Coach Prime as their next head coach seems to be fading, as new names surface in the search.

The Cowboys ' head coaching search ended Friday when the franchise promoted former offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer as the lead man. Many inside and outside the team's fanbase reacted to the news in the aftermath, and one of the strongest reactions came from a playmaker synonymous with the franchise's success.

Deion Sanders and Jason Witten are two of Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones’ former — and favorite — players, and both have been floated as potential replacements for coach Mike McCarthy.

Former Dallas Cowboys star Michael Irvin believes Jerry Jones made a mistake by not hiring Deion Sanders as the team's next head coach. The Cowboys

Dallas made waves by reaching out to former Cowboy and current Colorado coach Deion Sanders. Here's what Champ Bailey had to say about the idea.

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy walks on the field following an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. The Commanders won 23-19. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson) Colorado head coach Deion Sanders ...

If Jerry Jones cares about branding and buzz, bringing one of the greatest showmen and talkers in pro sports history to Dallas would check plenty of boxes.

Dallas Cowboys legend Michael Irvin appeared to be upset with the team's direction as they hired Brian Schottenheimer to become their next head coach.

Aaron Glenn, 52, played for the Cowboys. He's a Texas guy. He's getting rave reviews for his work running the Lions defense - or rather, he was before the Commanders dismantled Detroit 45-31.

DALLAS (AP) — Mike McCarthy is not returning as coach of the Dallas Cowboys, who are going on three decades since their last Super Bowl title, owner Jerry Jones said in a statement Monday. Jones said the organization and McCarthy mutually agreed to part ways. The team’s search for its next coach begins immediately, he says.

If Irvin had been in charge of hiring a new head coach, he would have swung for the fences and gone all out for Colorado head coach Deion Sanders. Sanders and the Cowboys reportedly had mutual interest in one another, but ultimately Dallas went with their offensive coordinator.

Kellen Moore and the Eagles are in the NFC Championship Game. Is the Philly OC the leader to replace Mike McCarthy in Dallas?