The day before the Dallas Cowboys announce Brian Schottenheimer as their new head coach, former candidate Kellen Moore orchestrated seven rushing touchdowns and 55 points for the Philadelphia Eagles in an NFC Championship Game victory.

The Cowboys choice has apparently left Kellen Moore as surprised at being passed over as many are surprised at the elevation of Brian Schottenheimer.

Brian Schottenheimer became a curious hire by Dallas. But the new Cowboys head coach unveiled a "modernized" plan to ignite the offense.

The Dallas Cowboys have a new head coach, and it’s probably not who you expected. After talking to some bigger name candidates, including Deion Sanders and Kellen Moore, the team went with Brian Schottenheimer,

Jerry Jones showed the wrong kind of urgency when choosing the next head coach of the Dallas Cowboys and it cost him better options.

Another Saints assistant coach could be on their way out of town, as running backs coach Derrick Foster interviewed with the Dallas Cowboys:

The Cowboys will hire an offensive coordinator, but like Mike McCarthy before him, Brian Schottenheimer will call the offense.

Garafolo’s report came on the heels of a report from his NFL Network colleague Tom Pelissero that former Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy won’t be pursuing the Saints job any longer (incidentally, Moore was in the running for the job to replace McCarthy in Dallas, but the Cowboys promoted offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer ).

The Cowboys have interviewed Saints running backs coach Derrick Foster for the same position on Brian Schottenheimer's staff, Todd Archer of ESPN reports.

Owner Jerry Jones explains why Schottenheimer was the choice to replace Mike McCarthy after disappointing 7-10 season.

Schottenheimer's skill set, energy and understanding of the Cowboys' current situation helped Jerry Jones make his decision.