Cowboys could make blockbuster hire with former Super Bowl-winning coach

If the Dallas Cowboys want to make a splash with their head coaching hire, one Super Bowl-winning head coach has been named "their best option."

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll during the game against the Dallas Cowboys. | Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

The search is on for the next Dallas Cowboys head coach. After an exhausting game of will they or won't they with the future of Mike McCarthy hanging in the balance, Jerry Jones and company decided it was time to move on from their head coach.

Jerry Jones said in a statement that the team "will commence a search process immediately to hire the next head coach of the Dallas Cowboys."

The only question is "who?"

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While there a handful of options from former players to current hot assistants, there is one longtime coach who has been mentioned as the team's "best option" moving forward.

That coach happens to be a Super Bowl winner: former Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll.

NFL insider Charean Williams mentioned Carroll, but noted that it is unlikely he would take the job, noting former players Kellen Moore or Jason Witten would be more likely.

Pete Carroll is their best option. Do I think they get him? No. I think it's Kellen Moore or Jason Witten or someone Jerry Jones knows well. Is anybody Jerry would hire going to excite the fan base? No. https://t.co/p79KQJgoyp

— Charean Williams (@NFLCharean) January 13, 2025

Even if the Cowboys don't end up with Carroll, who is currently serving as an advisor to the Seahawks, the team would be wise to reach out.

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Carroll brings a stable presence to the sideline and has the personality to deal with Jerry Jones -- which is very important for anyone who would be willing to listen to any offers from the team.

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll looks on before facing the Arizona Cardinals. | Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

Throughout his career as a NFL head, Carroll holds a 181-131-1 record.

Let's see if Jerry gives the former NFL Coach of the Year a call.

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