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Video: Troy Aikman Disputes Cowboys HC Opening Is a 'Coveted Job' After McCarthy Exit

A Dallas Cowboys legend disputed the idea that the head coach of his former team should be considered a coveted job following Mike McCarthy's departure.

On Monday Night Countdown, Troy Aikman said it's inaccurate to call the Cowboys head coaching job coveted.

"As far as a coveted job, I don't know that that's accurate," Aikman said (1:10 mark). "I mean I do think the Cowboys are obviously a high-profile team. Whoever is coaching that team is certainly going to draw a lot of attention, but I think most football people that take over as a head coach, they want to do it on their terms.