With options thin on both sides, could Mike McCarthy and the Dallas Cowboys decide to run it back for the 2025 season?
Schottenheimer has emerged as a strong candidate for the opening after undergoing a pair of interviews with Cowboys brass this week.
Now, though, Cowboys fans would probably kill to go back to a time when Moore seemed to be atop their team's wish list. Dallas looks poised to hire a former offensive coordinator alright, but it's not Moore — it's Brian Schottenheimer,
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer are scheduled to meet this week, with the longtime assistant viewed as a legitimate candidate to replace Mike McCarthy as head coach in Dallas.
The Cowboys are making their push for the most underwhelming coaching hire of the offseason. Dallas is closing in on hiring its offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer as the team’s new head coach,
The Dallas Cowboys are interested in bringing in offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer to interview for the team’s vacant head coaching position, a person familiar with the situation informed The Dallas Morning News’ Calvin Watkins.
Schottenheimer has reportedly received the most facetime with Cowboys brass, getting two days' worth of interviews this week.
According to multiple reports, the Cowboys have interviewed former offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer for the vacant head coaching position to replace Mike McCarthy. And apparently, he could be in the drivers seat. MORE: Cowboys, Brian Schottenheimer momentum is building & fans aren't happy
After resigning themselves to a life with Brian Schottenheimer as the head coach, Dallas Cowboys Nation saw another option emerge. Former Super Bowl winning head coach Pete Carroll was rumored to be a dark horse candidate for the job. While he had yet to officially interview, he reportedly spoke with Jerry Jones about the vacancy.
Mike McCarthy (possible interview next week), Darren Rizzi, Joe Brady, and Kellen Moore are all there for the taking.
The Raiders missed out on Ben Johnson during the 2025 NFL hiring cycle but landed a proven alternative in former Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll.