Another candidate could be Jason Witten, the former Cowboys tight end and “Monday Night Football” analyst who has won two state championships over his four seasons as a high school coach in Texas.

Deion Sanders and Jason Witten are two of Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones’ former — and favorite — players, and both have been floated as potential replacements for coach Mike McCarthy.

Deion Sanders and Jason Witten are two of Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones’ former — and favorite — players, and both have been floated as potential replacements for coach Mike McCarthy.

Deion Sanders and Jason Witten are two of Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones' former — and favorite — players, and both have been floated as potential replacements for coach Mike McCarthy.

Deion Sanders and Jason Witten are two of Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones’ former -- and favorite — players, and both have been floated as potential replacements for coach Mike McCarthy.

Deion Sanders and Jason Witten are two of Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones’ former — and favorite — players, and both have been floated as potential replacements for coach Mike McCarthy.

Deion Sanders and Jason Witten are two of Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones' former — and favorite — players, and both have been floated as potential replacements for coach Mike McCarthy.

Deion Sanders and Jason Witten are two of Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones' former — and favorite — players, and both have been floated as potential replacements for coach Mike McCarthy.

Deion Sanders and Jason Witten are two of Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones’ former — and favorite — players, and both have been floated as potential replacements for coach Mike McCarthy.

Deion Sanders and Jason Witten are two of Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones' former — and favorite — players, and both have been floated as potential replacements for coach Mike McCarthy.