Now, though, Cowboys fans would probably kill to go back to a time when Moore seemed to be atop their team's wish list. Dallas looks poised to hire a former offensive coordinator alright, but it's not Moore — it's Brian Schottenheimer,

Brian Schottenheimer appears to be furthest along the road to a job offer, but Kellen Moore is more widely regarded around the league as a play-caller who is adapting to league trends.

Brian Schottenheimer may be a controversial choice, but his experience makes him a strong candidate for the Dallas Cowboys' head coaching role.

Schottenheimer has reportedly received the most facetime with Cowboys brass, getting two days' worth of interviews this week.

One name appears to have risen to the top of the Cowboys’ list in the search for the 10th head coach in franchise history. Brian Schottenheimer has become the first candidate to interview with owner Jerry Jones over the course of two days.

Schottenheimer has been in Dallas the past three seasons, spending the last two as the Cowboys’ offensive coordinator.

Brian Schottenheimer has emerged as among the favorites to become the next head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, meaning he could assemble a coaching staff potentially led by Rex Ryan on the defensive side.

Cowboys coaching target Brian Schottenheimer comes from a well-known, but uninspiring coaching tree. | From @ReidDHanson

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Dallas’ coaching search went the unexpected route Tuesday as Schottenheimer became the latest candidate to interview for the position.

A person with knowledge of the plan says the Dallas Cowboys intend to interview Brian Schottenheimer, their offensive coordinator, in the search to replace former coach Mike McCarthy.

Dallas Cowboys completed second interview with current offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer for head coach vacancy.