BREAKING: Speaking on @105.3 the Fan, Jerry Jones sparked fans in to a frenzy as cowboys legend Jason Witten is set to take over as head coach, as McCarthy…

Speaking on @105.3 the Fan, Jerry Jones sparked fans in to a frenzy as cowboys legend Jason Witten is set to take over as head coach, as McCarthy…

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones set off a storm of speculation and excitement on Thursday when he suggested that team legend Jason Witten could be a future candidate to take over as head coach. Speaking on 105.3 The Fan, Jones raised eyebrows by noting Witten’s leadership qualities and deep understanding of the game, fueling rumors that Mike McCarthy’s job could be in jeopardy.

Witten, a former All-Pro tight end and fan favorite, has long been a staple of the Cowboys’ franchise, playing 17 seasons in Dallas and establishing himself as a future Hall of Famer. Since retiring, he has dabbled in broadcasting and briefly served as head coach for the Las Vegas Raiders’ tight ends group. However, his ties to the Cowboys remain strong, and Jones’ comments suggest that the 41-year-old may have a future role in the franchise’s leadership.

“I think Jason Witten could be a great head coach,” Jones remarked during the radio interview. “He has everything you want—work ethic, intelligence, and respect from the locker room.”

While McCarthy’s tenure has been marked by some success, including a Super Bowl win with Green Bay, the Cowboys’ inability to advance deep into the playoffs in recent seasons has led to growing criticism. Witten’s potential rise to head coach is a provocative possibility, and fans are buzzing with both hope and skepticism about what this would mean for the future of America’s Team.