Former Dallas Cowboys star Michael Irvin believes Jerry Jones made a mistake by not hiring Deion Sanders as the team's next head coach. The Cowboys

One of Dallas' biggest franchise legends bashed his former employer for not hiring "Coach Prime" as the Cowboys' head coach.

Cowboys are hiring offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer as their new head coach, Jerrry Jones tells ESPN. “Brian Schottenheimer is known as a career assistant,” Jones said. “He ain’t Brian no more. He is now known as the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys.” pic.twitter.com/JtGoltP1mC

The Dallas Cowboys have a new head coach. Jerry Jones promoted from within instead of hiring a new face as Brian Schottenheimer became the new head coach of the franchise.

The speculation surrounding Deion Sanders and a potential jump to the NFL has hit a standstill. Brian Schottenheimer will be hired by Cowboys

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, an internal hire.

The Dallas Cowboys are finalizing a deal to promote offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer to head coach, as reported by Clarence Hill of the All City Netwo

One important detail has emerged related to Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer's new contract with the team.

Cowboys Hall of Famer Michael Irvin shared his thoughts on the team’s new head coach. And he wasn’t pleased on Saturday night. In a video he posted, Irvin let everyone know that he was disappointed with the hire of Brian Schottenheimer as the next head coach.

"We lost an opportunity here," Irvin said. "I was pushing for Deion Sanders to be the next coach. And I still stand ten toes down on that push." Irvin isn't happy that the Cowboys will be sitting at home watching a couple of division rivals compete for a spot in the Super Bowl.

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Dallas Cowboys are promoting offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer to be their new head coach. If you're confused, join the club; this is the dumbest possible ending to what has been the dumbest possible coaching saga in the NFL.