Sports experts have argued that McCarthy's three (12-5) winning seasons may not have been a strong enough case to keep him in Dallas for a sixth season.

The Dallas Cowboys’ search for a new head coach to replace Mike McCarthy is just now getting started. Kellen Moore joins Deion Sanders as early candidates.

Moore was Dallas franchise quarterback Dak Prescott’s play-caller from 2019-2022, which included the first three years of McCarthy’s five-year tenure.

Cowboys now have requested permission to interview Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore for their head coaching job, per source. pic.twitter.com/n1FSqjCs97 Moore, 36, was the Chargers’ offensive coordinator in 2023; after five seasons with the Dallas Cowboys, he joined Brandon Staley’s staff in January 2023.

On the latest Scoop City podcast, reporter Dianna Russini and former NFL quarterback Chase Daniel outlined why Moore is currently " the hot name " to land the open Cowboys gig—even with speculation swirling around Colorado coach Deion Sanders.

The Cowboys and Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore know each other well and they'll have a chance to catch up on Friday.

Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore to interview with the Dallas Cowboys, Jacksonville Jaguars and New Orleans Saints over the next two days

An NFC team still looking still looking to fill their head coaching vacancy wants to speak to Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore for a second time.

The Dallas Cowboys are apparently making progress in their head coaching search. Dallas let go of Mike McCarthy after five seasons last week and since then has spoken with several head coaching candidates,

The Dallas Cowboys conducted a virtual interview with Kellen Moore for their head coaching vacancy last Friday, but the Eagles’ win on Sunday means that Jerry Jones will have to wait a little longer if he wants to hire his former offensive coordinator.