For Jones, the only thing that matters now is finding a head coach to elevate Dak and the rest of the offense to the highest level they can achieve.

If the Dallas Cowboys want to interview one of the top head coaching candidates in the NFL, there is one obstacle in their way: Jerry Jones.

Later, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Mike McCarthy is not expected to return to Dallas and is now set to become a free agent, per source. The two sides engaged in no discussions about a new deal, and McCarthy is expected to be a candidate in Chicago and New Orleans.