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NFL Insider: Brian Schottenheimer a HC Candidate for Cowboys amid Raiders Rumors

Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer is reportedly a candidate to be promoted to head coach following Mike McCarthy's departure.

Speaking Tuesday on her Scoop City podcast (beginning at the 33-second mark) Dianna Russini of The Athletic mentioned Schottenheimer as a candidate for the Cowboys' head coaching job, along with Seattle Seahawks assistant head coach Leslie Frazier and Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore, both of whom already interviewed with the team.

While Schottenheimer does indeed appear to be an option for the Cowboys, ESPN's Adam Schefter said Monday on the Pat McAfee Show (h/t On3.