The former Cowboys head coach also offered some words of advice to the next person stepping into the position.

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Though Jones and Sanders spoke briefly about the job, and Sanders was at one point the betting favorite, Sanders never had an official interview. Jones confirmed on Monday that, though he and his son said they “think the world of” Sanders, he was never a serious candidate for the job.

Ed Werder revealed that Jerry Jones has Sanders on his shortlist for the Cowboys’ head coaching role, a surprising but fascinating development. Following Mike McCarthy ’s unexpected dismissal, Jones is considering bold candidates, including Sanders and Jason Witten, the former Cowboys great.

The Cowboys informed on Monday that the team will not go that direction just yet. The Cowboys showed in their head coaching search their affinity for those familiar with The Star. While Jerry remains very fond of Witten as a leader, the team has opted not to utilize him on the staff this season.

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One guy can wake up today and say, 'You know what? I know we've done a lot of work into Brian Schottenheimer but I feel like Deion Sanders or Jason Witten would be for the best for this organization.' - Adam Schefter on Cowboys' Jerry Jones.