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 ...

she noted that it is possible that the Cowboys wanted Witten to be some sort of heir apparent to Mike McCarthy. “It’s been my ...

NFL insider Jane Slater said Jones, who is on record saying he sees Jason ... wanted Witten to be groomed to become the future head coach — making him the potential heir to McCarthy.

While Mike McCarthy still holds his post as the ... Atop the list are Deion Sanders and Jason Witten, both former Cowboys currently occupying coaching positions vastly different than the role ...

The Dallas Cowboys and coach Mike McCarthy parting ways on Monday came ... Jones had spoken with future Cowboys Hall of Fame tight end Jason Witten recently, and the 11-time Pro Bowler was part ...

To be fair, Witten’s name was thrown out in multiple capacities: as a reported heir apparent plan for Mike McCarthy and/or as an outright head coaching candidate. Jason Witten reportedly never ...