• Deion Sanders expresses intrigue over Cowboys coaching position amid Mike McCarthy's departure.
• Jerry Jones considers former players Sanders and Witten as next head coach candidates.
• Concerns over the hiring process, including potential obstacles for Sanders' candidacy.
• With high-profile names under consideration, the pressure is on for Jones to make a smart choice.

In the wake of the Dallas Cowboys announcing the departure of head coach Mike McCarthy, the search for a new leader has begun, and among the prominent names in consideration is Deion Sanders, the current head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes. Sanders, a Hall of Famer and former Cowboys star, reacted positively during an interview, stating, “I love Jerry and believe in Jerry... It’s intriguing. But I love Boulder and everything there is about our team” (source: USA Today).

Sanders has had considerable success at Colorado, where he led his team to a 9-4 record, with standout player Travis Hunter winning the Heisman Trophy during his tenure. However, speculation surrounding his potential move to the NFL raises questions about the feasibility and logistics of such a transition, especially concerning his sons' positions (source: USA Today).

Another name generating buzz is former tight end Jason Witten, who has transitioned to coaching at a high school level after a legendary playing career with the Cowboys. Witten's only coaching experience thus far has been at Liberty Christian High School, where he achieved a state championship. Despite his lack of NFL coaching experience, Witten's close ties to the franchise and familiarity with the organization make him a potential candidate (source: AP News).

As the Cowboys navigate this coaching change, there are serious considerations regarding the organizational framework necessary for a new coach. The pressure on Jerry Jones, who has enlisted only **eight head coaches** since purchasing the team, is mounting; he is seeking not just a leader but an individual who can stabilize a storied franchise amid recent underperformance (source: USA Today).

Jones' previous endeavors have ranged from hiring Jimmy Johnson, who led to back-to-back Super Bowl victories, to more recent struggles with coaches who have not managed to clinch playoff success. This time, names such as Kellen Moore—Dallas' former offensive coordinator now working with the Philadelphia Eagles—are back in the spotlight, further complicating matters for the decision-maker (source: USA Today).

While Sanders and Witten have remarkable legacies with the franchise, the question of their capability to adapt and succeed at such a high level remains unanswered. Only time will reveal whether Jerry Jones will take a gamble on familiar faces or look elsewhere for a new direction as the Cowboys aim to escape their long-standing championship drought.

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