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Former Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll has reportedly spoken with Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones regarding the team's head coaching vacancy. While the conversation was informal and no interview has been scheduled, it signifies Carroll's potential interest in the position.
Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll walks the sideline during his game with the Dallas Cowboys at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Sunday, October 12, 2014.’ coaching search took another turn Thursday with news that former Seattle coach Pete Carroll has spoken with team owner Jerry Jones, two people with knowledge of the search confirmed toldThe conversation with Carroll was described as informal and no interview has been scheduled.
Team officials have interviewed offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer, Kellen Moore, Robert Saleh and Leslie Frazier for the vacancy. Jones also has discussed the position with Colorado coach and Hall of Famer Deion Sanders. But like with Carroll, no interview with Sanders has been scheduled. Sanders is expected to attend some practices for the East-West Shrine Bowl at the University of North Texas to watch his son, Shedeur Sanders, and several other players from his Colorado team. The first practice is Saturday. The game is next Thursday at AT&T Stadium.and Las Vegas Raiders about their head coach openings in recent weeks. The Bears hired Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson.Carroll, 73, is one of just three coaches to win a Super Bowl and a national championship in college. He coached Seattle from 2010-2023, going 137-89-1 with two Super Bowl appearances. He led the Seahawks to the Super Bowl title in the 2013 season. Overall, Carroll’s record is 170-120-1. He coached the New York Jets and New England Patriots. Schottenheimer worked for Carroll as Seattle’s offensive coordinator from 2018-2020. Former Cowboys’ defensive coordinator Dan Quinn also worked for Carroll. Jones typically conducts numerous conversations with coaches about potential head coaching candidates and it makes sense he would speak with Carroll about Schottenheimer.Calvin Watkins This is my 15th year covering the Dallas Cowboys. I've covered four head coaches and started covering the beat in Bill Parcells' last season when Tony Romo took over in 2006. And now I'm in the midst of the Dak Prescott/Micah Parsons era.
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