The most sought-after candidate in this year’s head coach hiring cycle has taken himself out of consideration for numerous jobs. Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn has informed HC-needy teams that he will be staying put in Dallas, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero (Twitter link). 
Six of the nine teams with a vacancy requested an interview with Quinn, so it was widely believed his stay with the Cowboys would only last one season. Instead, he will carry on with the Cowboys to take another shot at a Super Bowl with one of the league’s most complete rosters.
Quinn conducted one interview with each of the Dolphins, Vikings and Giants. He was also a finalist for the Bears‘ and Broncos‘ positions, both of which have been filled today. The widespread interest he generated was in large part due to the success of the Cowboys’ defense in 2021. The unit ranked in the top ten in the league in points allowed (21 per game) and led the NFL with 26 interceptions.
The 51-year-old’s work with the ‘Legion of Boom’ in Seattle earned him the HC position in Atlanta. His return to life as an assistant in Dallas has certainly paid off, though, considering the opportunities he’s gotten in recent weeks. That interest is unlikely to die down, as Pelissero adds Quinn “should be a hot name again next year”. For now, though, teams will have to look elsewhere for their 2022 HC hires.
Once McCarthy messes up again, he’ll be the HC of Dallas.
my money’s on that’s part of why he’s staying.
Yeah, if nothing else, he can probably pick up an interim HC job at some point.
Exactly why he’s not leaving. He’d inherit a better team than those openings….
Payton probably will, if what everyone’s saying is correct. Quinn definitely would have gotten hired though . . . I guess he wants to stick with a winning franchise.
Payton is still under contract. Not sure for how long. So it cost Dallas if they wanted to get him.
Payton isn’t going anywhere without personnel decision making powers. Jerry ain’t giving that up. Stop with the BS.
If he wants to stick with a winning franchise why’d he stay with Dallas? They haven’t won anything since 1995 lol
Better chance Kevin James coaches the Cowboys than Payton. Jerry Jones will always be an obstacle for any good coach to consider Dallas.
Paton wanted the Denver job and when he didn’t get it, that’s when he decided to stay in Dallas.
Paton really wanted the Denver job and when he lost it to Hackett, that’s when he decided to stay in Dallas.
Sorry l, Quinn really wanted the Denver job and when he didn’t get it he decided to stay in Dallas. He really thought he had the inside track knowing Paton for so long.
Mike McCarthy better be looking over his shoulder. Between Quinn and Sean Payton, 2022 will be Super Bowl or bust for Dallas.
Are we sure Mccarthy is going to be the HC in ’22?
That man is banking on 2 jobs the Cowboys and Saints
What a weird career choice.
McCarthy is holding the door for Jerry’s next Garrett. Moore will be the head coach in a couple years and Jerry will have a long time infatuation with him.
Would be nice to get Quinn back in Seattle but not sure he would want to put up with Petes meddling.