Summarize this content to 2000 words in 6 paragraphs The biggest coaching search in America is taking place in Big D. The Dallas Cowboys parted ways with now-former head coach Mike McCarthy on Monday, meaning Jerry Jones is officially in the market for a signal-caller. Who will land the gig as the new sideline maestro for America’s Team?Let’s check out the odds at DraftKings Sportsbook as of Jan. 20. Dallas Cowboys next head coach oddsKellen Moore (PHI OC): -250 (bet $10 to win $14 total)Brian Schottenheimer (DAL OC): -250 (bet $10 to win $14 total)Kliff Kingsbury (WSH OC): +350 (bet $10 to win $45 total)Robert Saleh (Former NYJ HC): +450 (bet $10 to win $55 total)Ben Johnson (DET OC): +550 (bet $10 to win $65 total)Joe Brady (BUF OC): +650 (bet $10 to win $75 total)Deion Sanders (CU HC): +750 (bet $10 to win $85 total)Aaron Glenn (DET DC): +850 (bet $10 to win $95 total)Liam Coen (TB OC): +1200 (bet $10 to win $130 total)Steve Sarkisian (UT HC): +1200 (bet $10 to win $130 total)Bill Belichick (UNC HC): +1200 (bet $10 to win $130 total)Jason Witten (Former DAL TE): +1400 (bet $10 to win $150 total)Brian Flores (MIN DC): +1400 (bet $10 to win $150 total)Talk about a star-studded list. When the odds first opened, at the top of the board was the biggest name in college football — well, arguably, in all of football — Deion Sanders. But as of the weekend, his odds have tumbled all the way down to +750 — seventh on the board. Tied at the top? One current Cowboys coordinator, and one former one.Kellen Moore is currently the Eagles offensive coordinator, but served in the same role for the Cowboys from 2019-2022.FOX Sports NFL reporter Ralph Vacchiano had this to say of Moore’s candidacy:”He was a popular offensive coordinator in Dallas from 2019-22, when his offense ranked No. 1 overall in the NFL twice and 11th and 14th in the other two seasons. Things didn’t end well when McCarthy wanted to start calling his own plays, but Moore still has plenty of friends in the organization. Also, in his first year in Philadelphia, he has completely revived an Eagles offense which was a mess in 2023 and finished this season ranked eighth with a scheme built around running back Saquon Barkley and a powerful rushing attack. That sounds like something the Cowboys could use.”Tied with Moore at the top is current Cowboys offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer. He has held that position for two seasons now.Dallas was a middle-of-the-pack offensive team this past regular season, averaging 328.4 total yards per game, 16th in the NFL. However, starting quarterback Dak Prescott missed the final nine games of the season due to injury.In 2023, the Cowboys had the fifth-best offense in the league, averaging 371.6 yards per game.Jimmy Johnson reacts to Cowboys’ head coaching search Going back to Sanders, he is a Hall of Fame cornerback who won Super Bowl XXX with the Cowboys just a few short decades ago. He has spent the last two seasons as head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes, where he went 4-8 in 2023 and 9-4 in 2024, after CU went 1-11 in 2022.Vacchiano had this to say about Sanders’ candidacy:”Though he doesn’t always act like it with his business decisions, Jones is a showman at heart. He understands how to get attention and how to sell a product. And who knows about those things more than ‘Coach Prime?’ But Sanders has proven he’s more than just glitz and publicity. He’s a really good coach, too. He turned Jackson State into an FCS power, then turned Colorado into a bowl team. He’s a master recruiter too, which could help at least a little bit in free agency. “The lack of NFL coaching experience is irrelevant since he brings instant credibility as a Hall of Fame NFL player. He’d command respect and get the Cowboys to play hard. Prime Time would have them ready for prime time when the playoffs come around, too.”Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! Get more from National Football League Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
