An NFL Network report claims that Jason Witten was planned to be heir apparent to Mike McCarthy before owner Jerry Jones botched the Dallas Cowboys plans. FRISCO - After parting ways with Mike ...

According to Jane Slater, it’s her understanding that Cowboys owner Jerry Jones spoke to former Cowboys TE Jason Witten in recent weeks about a potential spot on Dallas’ coaching staff.

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.

According to Jane Slater of NFL Network, "It's been my understanding that Jones has talked to Witten in recent weeks ... hired former backup quarterback Jason Garrett to serve as the offensive ...

(AP Photo/Gareth Patterson, file) Deion Sanders and Jason Witten are two of Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones' former — and favorite — players, and both have been floated as potential ...