Speculation of Jason Witten coaching the Dallas Cowboys didn't materialize. The former Cowboys tight end was floated as a potential candidate to replace Mike McCarthy. Witten was also discussed for another assistant role before Dallas hired offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer as its new head

Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones held court with the media following the team’s introductory press conference for new head coach Brian Schottenheimer.

Jason Witten, Cowboys legend and franchise leader in multiple categories, is being floated as a potential replacement for head coach Mike McCarthy.

The Cowboys are likely to eventually add Jason Witten to the coaching staff, an idea endorsed by DeMarcus Ware - who would also like a piece of the action here inside The Star.

Jerry Jones faces a pivot point in choosing the next coach for the Dallas Cowboys: Will it be business as usual or will he shake up the NFL?

DeMarcus Ware said that Jason Witten could have an impact similar to another former Cowboys tight end, Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell.

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has come under scrutiny for the process in which he went about hiring new head coach Brian Schottenheimer. From being unable to agree on an extension with Mike McCarthy,

Armed with a strong roster led by top talent at quarterback ( Dak Prescott ), wide receiver ( CeeDee Lamb ), edge rusher ( Micah Parsons) and cornerback ( DaRon Bland ), Dallas should be able to attract a top coaching candidate. But things are never simple with the Cowboys, because Jerry Jones doesn't operate the way other owners operate.

It was generally anticipated that former Cowboys tight end Jason Witten would join the team's coaching staff for this season, but owner Jerry Jones squashed that Monday.

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The Dallas Cowboys are hiring offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer as their next head coach, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero and Jane Slater reported on Friday.

Ware played for the Cowboys from 2005 to 2013 and became one of the franchise's best pass rushers. He holds team records for most career sacks (117), most forced fumbles (32) and most tackles for loss (145). Ware spent his entire Dallas tenure alongside Witten.