Cowboys fans’ dream of seeing Coach Prime as their next head coach seems to be fading, as new names surface in the search.

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.

There was a lot of pushback when news surfaced Sanders was being talked to… that may have overlooked many reasons it could actually work.

Sources: #Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has spoken with Colorado HC Deion Sanders about the team’s head coaching vacancy, and discussions are expected to continue regarding the possibility of him becoming the next head coach in Dallas. Coach Prime is considered a top candidate,… pic.twitter.com/A0ltEMy0bg

Actions speak louder than words, and Colorado head coach Deion Sanders' actions suggest the Dallas Cowboys aren't in his future quite yet. Despite rumors swirling that Cowboys owner Jerry Jones would be interested in hiring his former star cornerback to be the franchise's next head coach,

The Cowboys are not expected to interview Deion Sanders for their open head coaching spot despite team owner Jerry Jones having had a conversation with the Dallas great. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Sunday that no interview was scheduled or “expected” with the former Cowboys defensive back and in an earlier appearance on the network he said that he would “be surprised,