The Dallas Cowboys are searching for a new head coach, and of the names being floated for the job, there is one they should certainly stay away from.

The Dallas Cowboys announced Monday that they could not reach a contract extension agreement with Mike McCarthy.

Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Witten would feel like a copycat move, and the NFL is a copycat league. But just because the Detroit Lions have found success with a hard-nosed former Cowboys tight end in charge doesn’t mean the Cowboys will do the same.

Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury wants his offense to appreciate the opportunity they have in front of them as the playoffs begin - and amid Cowboys buzz is deflecting news about his potential job move.

The Dallas Cowboys are reportedly in the market for a new head coach. Dallas and head coach Mike McCarthy are not expected to reach a new deal. There are several coordinators and past coaches who could be the next on the sideline for the Cowboys. FRISCO, Texas - The head coaching search is on for the Dallas Cowboys.

Kliff Kingsbury is focused on preparing his offense ... Another team could throw their hat into the ring. The Dallas Cowboys and Mike McCarthy went their separate ways failing to reach a compromise.

Mike McCarthy is out as the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys. Who will be his successor? Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported Monday that

McCarthy spent five seasons in Dallas, including three ... easier to maximize their potential. The Cowboys could consider poaching NFC East rival Kliff Kingsbury as their next offensive coordinator.

Following their decision to mutually part ways with Mike McCarthy, the Dallas ... that the Cowboys should most definitely avoid - Washington Commanders offensive coordinator, Kliff Kingsbury.

Minute-by-minute, story-by-story, we will report on what's going on here inside The Star and around the NFL in our Cowboys Coaching Carousel.

The phrase opposites attract has commonly been used in reference to the dating world, but it also applies to NFL head coaching searches. Over the years, there has been a track record of NFL teams targeting head coaching candidates with a background opposite to that of who they fired.

FRISCO - For the 10th time in franchise history, the Dallas Cowboys are searching for a head coach.