The Dallas Cowboys are looking for a new head coach, and the franchise could have their guy in former tight end Jason Witten. However, would it be a successful

Hall of Famer DeMarcus Ware threw his support behind former teammate Jason Witten to be the new head coach of the Dallas Cowboys.

After Mike McCarthy's firing, the Cowboys had a household name emerge as a possible head coach candidate: TE Jason Witten.

Jason Witten, Cowboys legend and franchise leader in multiple categories, is being floated as a potential replacement for head coach Mike McCarthy.

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The Cowboys are likely to eventually add Jason Witten to the coaching staff, an idea endorsed by DeMarcus Ware - who would also like a piece of the action here inside The Star.

After being selected by the Cowboys as a third-round pick out of Tennessee in 2003, Witten remained with the team until the end of the 2017 season. At that time, Witten retired briefly, joining ESPN's "Monday Night Football" crew.

The Dallas Cowboys are searching for a new head coach after making the decision to move on from Mike McCarthy. Former star tight end Jason Witten is a legit candidate for the job, according to Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

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Ware played for the Cowboys from 2005 to 2013 and became one of the franchise's best pass rushers. He holds team records for most career sacks (117), most forced fumbles (32) and most tackles for loss (145). Ware spent his entire Dallas tenure alongside Witten.

The Dallas Cowboys are looking for their next head coach. One former player believes the perfect candidate is a former beloved Cowboys star.

Kellen Moore has to be a top candidate to succeed Mike McCarthy. Played QB in Dallas, has been Dak Prescott’s teammate and play-caller. Began coaching career under Jason Garrett. Offense had historic success with him as McCarthy play-caller. Just won playoff game with Eagles and…