Cowboys might interview another candidate for head coaching job
Posted on Mon, Jan. 29, 2007, Cowboys might interview another candidate for head coaching job
By MAC ENGEL
Star-Telegram Staff Writer
IRVING - The Cowboys are considering an additional candidate to interview for their head coaching job, an NFL source said. But whomever they decide to hire, it will likely be announced by Wednesday.
Cowboys owner/general manager Jerry Jones is scheduled to leave for South Florida and the Super Bowl on Thursday.
There is speculation that the Cowboys may not have satisfied the NFL’s “Rooney Rule” that stipulates each team must interview a minority candidate for the head coaching position.
The Cowboys, however, did interview defensive backs coach Todd Bowles, who is African-American, last week. But if the NFL does not view that interview as satisfying the “Rooney Rule” adequately the Cowboys could fly in another candidate for an interview Tuesday.
San Francisco 49ers offensive coordinator Norv Turner is scheduled to speak with Jones at some point later this afternoon on the phone. He interviewed with the Cowboys on Sunday, and returned to northern California that evening.
He appears to remain the lead candidate.
Chargers defensive coordinator Wade Phillips, who interviewed with the Cowboys on Friday, said Monday afternoon he has not heard back from the team.
By MAC ENGEL
Star-Telegram Staff Writer
IRVING - The Cowboys are considering an additional candidate to interview for their head coaching job, an NFL source said. But whomever they decide to hire, it will likely be announced by Wednesday.
Cowboys owner/general manager Jerry Jones is scheduled to leave for South Florida and the Super Bowl on Thursday.
There is speculation that the Cowboys may not have satisfied the NFL’s “Rooney Rule” that stipulates each team must interview a minority candidate for the head coaching position.
The Cowboys, however, did interview defensive backs coach Todd Bowles, who is African-American, last week. But if the NFL does not view that interview as satisfying the “Rooney Rule” adequately the Cowboys could fly in another candidate for an interview Tuesday.
San Francisco 49ers offensive coordinator Norv Turner is scheduled to speak with Jones at some point later this afternoon on the phone. He interviewed with the Cowboys on Sunday, and returned to northern California that evening.
He appears to remain the lead candidate.
Chargers defensive coordinator Wade Phillips, who interviewed with the Cowboys on Friday, said Monday afternoon he has not heard back from the team.
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