The Dallas Cowboys are in search of a new head coach following the departure of Mike McCarthy, and they have initiated interviews with various candidates.
Earlier this week, they sparked interest by speaking with Deion Sanders, a Hall of Fame cornerback known for his role on the Cowboys’ last Super Bowl-winning team in the 1995 season, who is now the head coach at the University of Colorado Boulder.
However, there is a compelling case for hiring an experienced head coach who can command respect and demonstrate expertise. According to Nick Harris of the Star Telegram, Pete Carroll stands out as the ideal candidate, as noted by Zach Gelb.
Harris believes Carroll’s proven ability to construct a formidable defense makes him an attractive choice, especially considering his successful 14-season tenure as head coach of the Seattle Seahawks. He is also capable of assembling a strong coaching staff that could eventually include a successor.
At 73 years old, Carroll led the Seahawks to their inaugural Super Bowl title in the 2013 season and nearly achieved a second championship the following year, relying heavily on one of the most formidable defenses in recent NFL history, famously known as the “Legion of Boom.”
Carroll began his NFL coaching journey as the defensive coordinator for the New York Jets in 1990. After five years in that position, he transitioned to serve as the defensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers in 1995 and 1996.
Despite boasting one of the league’s most talented rosters in recent years, the Cowboys have not advanced to the NFC Championship Game since 1995.
Bringing Carroll on board would provide immediate credibility to a Dallas franchise that has struggled to live up to its storied history.
