Cowboys fans’ dream of seeing Coach Prime as their next head coach seems to be fading, as new names surface in the search.

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.

The former Cowboy and current Colorado Buffaloes head coach has been adamant about his intent to stay in Boulder at the collegiate level, which he reinforced Monday through a statement via ESPN's Adam Schefter.

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,

Sanders' friend and fellow Aflac spokesperson, Nick Saban, is rooting heavily for him. “I want him to get that job,” the seven-time national champion told “The Pivot” podcast, via On3's Griffin McVeigh. Saban's biases are obviously undeniable, but he clearly believes that Sanders is the leader the Cowboys need right now.

The Raiders are hiring Johnn Glenn as their linebackers coach, according to NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero. Glenn was an assistant coach in Seattle from 2012 to 2023, serving in several roles, including coaching linebackers.

The Buffs notched a 9-4 record, the program's best since 2016. As for the Sanders brothers, they are both preparing for the 2025 NFL Draft. The duo each accepted an invitation to participate in the East-West Shrine Bowl on Nov. 20, but only Shilo Sanders ended up suiting up for Thursday's game in Arlington, Texas, at AT&T Stadium.

There's the potential big splash (see: Colorado head coach Deion Sanders). There's the homegrown ... "My understanding is the Lions would like to speak with Lions defensive coordinator Aaron ...

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 teasing bigger names in brighter lights, Jerry Jones ultimately hired low-key assistant Brian Schottenheimer under the cover of night.

Colorado finished the season with a 9-4 record and a 7-2 mark in Big 12 play. They were listed as the No. 4 team in the Big 12 standings, just two years after the program went 1-11. While the Buffaloes have been extremely successful under Sanders between the white lines, that success has also extended to the classroom.

Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone repeated a part of the question. Do you feel like you can trust your forearm 100%? "A hundred percent?" Anzalone said. "No." The Lions' veteran linebacker ...