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.

Brian Schottenheimer appears to be furthest along the road to a job offer, but Kellen Moore is more widely regarded around the league as a play-caller who is adapting to league trends.

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

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

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:

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

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

When the Cowboys chose to hire Brian Schottenheimer as the team's head coach, it was reported that Moore was very much bothered because he thought he had the inside track here, having served as the top offensive coach up until two years ago, when then-head coach Mike McCarthy bumped him.

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 ).

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