One guy can wake up today and say, 'You know what? I know we've done a lot of work into Brian Schottenheimer but I feel like Deion Sanders or Jason Witten would be for the best for this organization.' - Adam Schefter on Cowboys' Jerry Jones.

As Dallas Cowboys fans nervously wait for more updates in the head coaching search, they're largely hoping that someone - specifically Colorado head coach and Cowboys alum Deion Sanders - winds up with the job rather than offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer.

ESPN's Adam Schefter appeared on Friday's edition of The Pat McAfee Show and discussed the Cowboys' coaching search when he dropped the bomb that Ben Johnson isn't coming to Dallas.

Jerry Jones' unwillingness to break the bank for a head coach could be a major obstacle for the Dallas Cowboys if they want to pursue Deion Sanders.

Cowboys are hiring offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer as their new head coach, Jerrry Jones tells ESPN. “Brian Schottenheimer is known as a career assistant,” Jones said. “He ain’t Brian no more. He is now known as the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys.” pic.twitter.com/JtGoltP1mC

After the Commanders defeated the Lions in the divisional round, the Cowboys now own the longest active drought, dating back to 1995.

After resigning themselves to a life with Brian Schottenheimer as the head coach, Dallas Cowboys Nation saw another option emerge. Former Super Bowl winning head coach Pete Carroll was rumored to be a dark horse candidate for the job. While he had yet to officially interview, he reportedly spoke with Jerry Jones about the vacancy.

— Jan. 28: A day after introducing a new head coach, the Cowboys announced that Matt Eberflus has joined the Dallas staff to lead the defense.

The Dallas Cowboys coaching search has continued into Friday afternoon, despite there being a lot of buzz about Cowboys offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer being in a strong position to land the job.

Al Harris comes to the Chicago Bears after serving as the Dallas Cowboys' defensive backs coach the last five seasons.

Former Green Bay Packers cornerback Al Harris is joining the rival Chicago Bears as a coach. ESPN senior NFL insider, Adam Schefter is reporting that Harris has agreed to become Chicago's defensive pass game coordinator and defensive backs coach.