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Cowboys Eyeing Pete Carroll, Schottenheimer for Head Coach

1/24/2025

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Summary

Cowboys Seek Coach

The Dallas Cowboys are on the hunt for a new head coach following their split with Mike McCarthy. Owner Jerry Jones is weighing his options, eyeing former Seahawks coach Pete Carroll and current offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer. While Schottenheimer leads the pack, Carroll's impressive track record adds an intriguing twist to the search.

Summary

Coaches Join Teams

The NFL coaching landscape is shifting quickly, with Ben Johnson heading to the Bears, Mike Vrabel joining the Patriots, and Aaron Glenn taking the reins at the Jets. As the search continues, Steve Spagnuolo, Brian Schottenheimer, and Joe Brady remain in the running. Meanwhile, the Jaguars are poised to welcome Liam Coen as their new head coach after parting ways with GM Trent Baalke.

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Historical Context

The Dallas Cowboys' coaching search echoes their historic 1975 "Dirty Dozen" draft class, which revitalized the team. This group laid the groundwork for Super Bowl success, showcasing how fresh talent can reshape a franchise. Now, the Cowboys seek a leader to spark a new era of triumph.

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Cowboys Seek Coach

The Dallas Cowboys are on the hunt for a new head coach following their split with Mike McCarthy. Owner Jerry Jones is weighing his options, eyeing former Seahawks coach Pete Carroll and current offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer. While Schottenheimer leads the pack, Carroll's impressive track record adds an intriguing twist to the search.

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