The Dallas Cowboys announced Monday they were parting ways with head coach Mike McCarthy after five years together. At least one Cowboys legend wasn't a fan of the move. That would be former Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman. The three-time Super Bowl winner ...

Dallas Cowboys quarterback great Troy Aikman on Monday said the team was no longer a highly desired destination for a head coach. (Watch the video below.) Those could be construed as fighting words for those who call the franchise “America’s Team.”

Signs seemed to point toward the Dallas Cowboys retaining Mike McCarthy as their head coach for 2025 after owner and general manager Jerry Jones profusely praised him after their Week 18 finale against the Washington Commanders.

Owner and general manager Jerry Jones has called Sanders about the job, but no formal interview has been set up. Even so, on Friday, Dallas-based NFL insider Ed Werder reported that those around Sanders believe that he would take the job if offered.

The Pro Football Hall of Famer and ESPN Monday Night Football broadcaster said he was surprised by the team’s choice to move on from McCarthy.

Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman, left, talks with Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) AP

Pro Football Hall of Famer Troy Aikman did not mince words when he talked about the Dallas Cowboys and Mike McCarthy stepping down as head coach.

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We thought we'd take a look back at all the coaches that have led "America's Team" into competition since that very first year of action in 1960.

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels could join Patrick Mahomes as one of the youngest starting quarterbacks to win the Super Bowl.

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