The Cowboys interviewed Brian Schottenheimer on Tuesday with talks going into the evening hours. Nick Saban endorses Deion Sanders.

Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer is reportedly a candidate to be promoted to head coach following Mike McCarthy's departure.

Schottenheimer has been in Dallas the past three seasons, spending the last two as the Cowboys’ offensive coordinator.

According to multiple reports, the Cowboys have interviewed former offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer for the vacant head coaching position to replace Mike McCarthy. And apparently, he could be in the drivers seat. MORE: Cowboys, Brian Schottenheimer momentum is building & fans aren't happy

On Tuesday, the Dallas Cowboys’ coaching search went to an unexpected place. Offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer interviewed for the vacant head coaching position, people with knowledge of the discussions told The Dallas Morning News.

Brian Schottenheimer has emerged as a surprise favorite for the Cowboys’ Head Coach Position in Dallas over the weekend.

Could the Dallas Cowboys' head coach vacancy be filled by an internal candidate? Reports say OC Brian Schottenheimer will get an interview.

The current betting favorite to be the next Cowboys head coach is now set to talk with the franchise about the job.

Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer is reportedly a legitimate candidate to be promoted to head coach following Mike

As the Cowboys immerse themselves in the process, Brian Schottenheimer now might be on the verge of getting a Dallas job offer

The Dallas Cowboys are perhaps the NFL's most unpredictable team when it comes to this offseason's coaching carousel. Will they pry Deion Sanders from college football? Will they turn to an old friend in Kellen Moore?