Tue Jan 21 02:30:00 IST 2025: ## Cowboys’ Coaching Search Intensifies Amidst NFC East Rivals’ Success

**FRISCO, Texas** – The Dallas Cowboys’ coaching search is underway, adding urgency after their NFC East rivals, the Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles, advanced to the NFC Championship game. The Cowboys, who finished the season with a disappointing 7-10 record, are facing their longest championship game drought in the NFC – a staggering 29 years. This stark contrast highlights the pressure on owner Jerry Jones to finally find a coach capable of delivering a Super Bowl victory.

The team has interviewed several candidates, including former Cowboys offensive coordinator Kellen Moore, former Jets head coach Robert Saleh, and Seahawks assistant head coach Leslie Frazier. While Moore’s familiarity with the team and quarterback Dak Prescott is a plus, Saleh’s impressive interview might lead him to other opportunities. Frazier, despite a less-than-stellar past head coaching record, remains a respected figure in the league.

The Commanders’ success, led by former Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn, adds insult to injury. Quinn’s team boasts several former Cowboys players, further emphasizing Dallas’ struggles. The Eagles, meanwhile, are just one game away from their third Super Bowl appearance since 2017, showcasing a model of consistent success through strategic drafting and roster management that the Cowboys are desperately trying to emulate.

The Cowboys’ lack of a quick decision on head coach Mike McCarthy’s future has limited their options, forcing them to wait until after the Detroit Lions’ season concluded to interview their defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn and offensive coordinator Ben Johnson. Johnson, however, might already be in negotiations with other teams. Another potential candidate, former Texas Tech and Arizona Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury, remains a possibility.

The speculation swirling around the Cowboys includes the potential for a quarterback change should Deion Sanders become the head coach. ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky and the Get Up crew discussed the possibility of the Cowboys moving on from Dak Prescott in favor of Sanders’ son, Shedeur, should Deion take the helm.

The Cowboys’ current predicament underscores the significant challenge facing Jones. His previous six coaching hires have failed to deliver a Super Bowl, and the pressure is immense to break the NFC’s longest championship drought. The team’s future hinges on the success of his next selection.

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