Cowboy Roundup: Head coaching search already gone awry, Is Kellen Moore viable?

Happy Friday, Dallas Cowboys Nation. We've made it through another week of madness as the coaching rumors continue to swirl and the Cowboys continue to make NFL headlines with their search.

Dallas has been linked to several legitimate candidates for the job -- most recently former Cowboys quarterback and current Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore -- and some intriguing candidates that would move the needle; we're talking about you, Coach Prime.

It will be interesting to see how things continue to develop into the weekend with interviews lined up, but for now all we can do is sit back and enjoy the ride.

While we wait for any new developments, let's take a spin around the web to see what headlines are making waves.

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Ways Dallas already screwed up coaching search

Jerry Jones Dallas Cowboys — Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones before the game against the Washington Commanders. | Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

The Dallas Cowboys always manage to have controversial head coaching searches and this year is no different. The Cowboys Wire takes a look at five ways the team has already screwed up its search for Mike McCarthy's replacement.

Is Kellen Moore a viable candidate?

Kellen Moore, Philadelphia Eagles — Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore reacts during the third quarter of a game against the Washington Commanders. | Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Kellen Moore is gaining momentum as a top candidate for the Cowboys head coaching vacancy, but is he a viable candidate or just a familiar face? The Dallas Morning News takes a closer look.

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