The Cowboys informed on Monday that the team will not go that direction just yet. The Cowboys showed in their head coaching search their affinity for those familiar with The Star. While Jerry remains very fond of Witten as a leader, the team has opted not to utilize him on the staff this season.

The Dallas Cowboys have begun their search for a head coach with interviews set up with a few candidates now, but how could a decision in favor of one target potentially impact the rival San Francisco 49ers?

Schottenheimer replaced Mike McCarthy, who recently departed after five seasons. McCarthy (49-35) led the Cowboys to the postseason three times, getting just one victory. McCarthy also produced three consecutive 12-win seasons.

The Dallas Cowboys finally landed their next head coach. On Friday evening, they announced that Brian Schottenheimer will become the 10th head coach in team history. After parting ways with Mike McCarthy after five seasons,

Jerry Jones has decided to promote offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer, son of the legendary Marty Schottenheimer, to head coach for the first time in his career. Schottenheimer enters his new job with arguably the highest level of skepticism that any Cowboys head coach has ever had,

Current Cowboys Offensive Coordinator Brian Schottenheimer is seen as a favorite for the team’s pick to replace Mike McCarthy — but he’s not the only name being floated for the job.

Brian Schottenheimer appears to be furthest along the road to a job offer, but Kellen Moore is more widely regarded around the league as a play-caller who is adapting to league trends.

The first name that drew widespread attention after McCarthy's departure was Deion Sanders. But three others are getting interviews.

It looks like a Cowboys head coach candidate and interviewee is now out of the race.

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For Cowboys officials, Schottenheimer became the logical choice regardless of what others thought because of the continuity he brings to the position. Schottenheimer joined the organization as an offensive consultant in 2022 and served as the team’s offensive coordinator for the past two seasons.