The Dallas Cowboys are on the hunt for a new head coach after parting ways with Mike McCarthy. Owner Jerry Jones has reached out to notable candidates, starting with a conversation with Colorado's Deion Sanders and an interview with former New York Jets coach Robert Saleh. Saleh’s interview is significant as it marks the first in-person meeting for the Cowboys' coaching vacancy.

Despite a lackluster 20-36 record during his tenure with the Jets, Saleh is credited with improving the defense, which ranked among the best in the league during his last three seasons. His hiring could be strategic, leveraging his experience with successful franchises like the San Francisco 49ers and Green Bay Packers, both of whom have recently challenged the Cowboys in the playoffs.