Cowboys To Focus On Coaches With NFL Experience

January 6th, 2020 at 8:27am CST by Zachary Links

The Cowboys will focus their search on coaches with extensive NFL experience, according to ESPN.com’s Chris Mortensen. That would rule out several candidates from the college ranks, including former Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer, Oklahoma’s Lincoln Riley, Baylor’s Matt Rhule and Florida’s Dan Mullen.

Over the weekend, the Cowboys interviewed former Packers head coach Mike McCarthy and former Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis, two men with lengthy resumes in the pro ranks. They also took the long-expected step of formally announcing that Jason Garrett would not return to the team in 2020.

Also of note – the Cowboys spoke with former Rams and Titans head coach Jeff Fisher via phone, according to Mortensen, but it’s not clear if he’ll be considered for the vacancy. Fisher famously boasts a near .500 record in the regular season (173-165-1) with a 5-6 record postseason and his three-year layoff from coaching may be a barrier. Still, Mortensen notes that Fisher is held in high regard by owner Jerry Jones and team vice president Stephen Jones. When we last heard Fisher’s name, it was in connection with the XFL.

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10 comments on “Cowboys To Focus On Coaches With NFL Experience”

highplainsdriftr • 5 years ago

I can’t stand Urban Meyer, and who knows if his interest is legit, but isn’t he the only hire they can make who moves the needle? Marvin Lewis is the Jason Garrett of defensive head coaches.

dudeman40 • 5 years ago

Jeff Fisher, Marvin Lewis – I would have preferred to just keep Jason Garrett as opposed to this.

heartbrokentexassportsfan • 5 years ago

IMO, the only college name that shouldn’t be excluded is Lincoln Riley. I think pairing him with a hard nose DC would do wonders for this team. Fishers record should speak for itself. I like the guy but he’s really on the same plane as Marvin Lewis, hope they stay away from both. I’m letting out a huge sigh as I type that McCarthy is probably going to be our coach. I dunno Cowboy nation, I don’t feel good about anyone. Holding out hope for Tony Dungy?

sovietcanuckistanian • 5 years ago

I’m reading sources saying McCarthy has just been hired

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GeauxRangers • 5 years ago

Hmm hiring a coach who largely pissed away the career of one of the most talented QBs in NFL history and a coach who couldn’t win in the playoffs. Sound familiar?