With Jones now spearheading the search for the Cowboys’ next head coach after Mike McCarthy’s departure, buzz continues to build around franchise great and Colorado Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders, who “would almost certainly accept” the top job in Dallas if offered by the 82-year-old owner, according to a new report.

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Mike McCarthy and the Dallas Cowboys are headed in different directions. Owner Jerry Jones confirmed the split with McCarthy as head coach after three playoff appearances in five seasons. Jones, the team's owner and general manager,

For most of the season, it was assumed that the Cowboys would be looking for a new coach. Late in the year, owner and G.M. Jerry Jones seemed to be warming up to the idea of keeping Mike McCarthy around.

Jerry Jones has been non-committal with Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy, which may have pushed him out the door.

"Coach Mike McCarthy and the Dallas Cowboys part ways. After courting Brian Flores, Aaron Glenn and Jon Gruden, the Saints announce the hiring of McCarthy ...'' - Prediction from New Orleans media.

In most years, they left the Dallas Cowboys richer — but also worse for wear when it came to the NFL’s appetite for their next head coaching job. Chan Gailey. Dave Campo. Wade Phillips. Even Jason Garrett.

Fans weren't quite as surprised by the Dallas Cowboys' decision to fire head coach Mike McCarthy as they were by the timing of the announcement. McCarthy's dismissal after five years at the helm came this past Monday,

Head coach Mike McCarthy and the Dallas Cowboys officially parted ways earlier this week after the two sides failed to agree to a new contract. According