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ARLINGTON - The rumors surrounding Mike Vrabel set him up as the hottest ... Vrabel is "100-percent interested'' in being hired by the Dallas Cowboys. Vrabel, who interviewed with the Jets ...

Keyshawn believes Mike Vrabel would be a good fit with the Dallas Cowboys — "You're going to get a mini Bill Belichick."

Across the NFL, teams eliminated from Super Bowl contention are turning their focus toward a long offseason of coaching changes and contract negotiations.

The Cowboys have denied the Bears' request to interview MIke McCarthy for their head coaching vacancy. What comes next?

DALLAS — Mike McCarthy is not expected to return as head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, WFAA has confirmed Monday. ESPN insider Adam Schefter first reported that McCarthy and the Cowboys "engaged in no discussions about a new deal" and that McCarthy is now expected to be a candidate for the open coaching positions in New Orleans and Chicago.

Mike Vrabel might be the best candidate for what Michael Irvin believes the Cowboys need. Discipline. Vrabel is a no-nonsense type of coach who played for Bill Belichick in New England for the bulk of his career. Vrabel had success in Tennessee as head coach with four consecutive winning seasons and an AFC title game appearance.

After a 7-10 season, the Dallas Cowboys are searching for a new head coach.Various reports revealed Monday that Jerry Jones and the Cowboys are parting ways with Mike McCarthy, who will become a coaching free agent and pursue other options.

The Cowboys' split with coach Mike McCarthy will have wide-ranging effects felt beyond Dallas. Who were the biggest winners and losers of the move?

The NFL coaching carousel continues to spin round and round, with only one head coaching vacancy having been filled after the New England Patriots appointment of Mike Vrabel