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.

The Dallas Cowboys are perhaps the NFL's most unpredictable team when it comes to this offseason's coaching carousel. Will they pry Deion Sanders from college football? Will they turn to an old friend in Kellen Moore?

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.