Cowboys head coaching offer 'could be coming soon' for shocking candidate

Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys are reportedly narrowing down their head coaching search and an official offer "could be coming soon" for a divisive candidate.

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones at a training camp press conference. | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Buckle up, Dallas Cowboys Nation. There could be news on the head coaching front brewing.

As the team narrows its search for Mike McCarthy's replacement, two names have risen to the top of the discussion.

One is former quarterback and offensive coordinator Kellen Moore, who is currently leading the Philadelphia Eagles' offense during their run to the NFC Championship. The other is a name that has been divisive among the fan base when linked to the job.

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Enter offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer.

There has been growing buzz that Schottenheimer was gaining momentum for the job, and now it looks like he will have the opportunity to accept it. According to Shan Shariff of Shan & RJ on 105.3 The Fan, an offer to Schottenheimer "could be coming soon."

Hearing an offer could be coming soon for Brian Schottenheimer. #Cowboys #ShanandRJ

— Shan Shariff (@1053SS) January 21, 2025

Now, this isn't news that anyone wants to hear.

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After the head coaching search started with a headline-grabbing candidate like Deion Sanders and failing to interview former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator and new Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson, Jerry Jones and the Cowboys appear willing to settle for more of the same.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott and offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer watch a play in the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. | Tim Heitman-Imagn Images

Sure, Schottenheimer brings familiarity and a coach who Jerry Jones can have influence over, but would he really be the man to take the team to the next level?

Fans don't seem to think so, but we may just have to sit back and find out.

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