FRISCO - We have to call this a "rumor'' because had it come true, it would've marked a violation in the relationship between Robert Saleh and the San Francisco

Schottenheimer replaced Mike McCarthy, who recently departed after five seasons. McCarthy (49-35) led the Cowboys to the postseason three times, getting just one victory. McCarthy also produced three consecutive 12-win seasons.

The Dallas Cowboys are reportedly considering one of their current coaches for two positions. Per NFL Network's Jane Slater, Dallas completed its

According to multiple reports, the Cowboys have interviewed former offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer for the vacant head coaching position to replace Mike McCarthy. And apparently, he could be in the drivers seat. MORE: Cowboys, Brian Schottenheimer momentum is building & fans aren't happy

Owner Jerry Jones explains why Schottenheimer was the choice to replace Mike McCarthy after disappointing 7-10 season.

The Dallas Cowboys say offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer has agreed to become the storied franchise’s next coach.

The Dallas Cowboys are hiring offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer as their next head coach, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero and Jane Slater reported on Friday.

On Monday morning, buzz began to circulate as Cowboys offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer shot ... up against names like Kellen Moore, Robert Saleh and even Lions defensive coordinator ...

Jerry defended the decision as the culmination of a “thorough, thorough process.” The Cowboys interviewed Robert Saleh, Leslie Frazier, Kellen Moore, and Schottenheimer. They created some buzz by making it known that they spoke to Deion Sanders and Pete Carroll, although neither was officially interviewed.

For some of those teams, that will involve finding new head coaches and/or General Managers. Three teams fired their head coaches during the season and two more have been dispatched as of 9 a.m. ET on January 6.

Upon Saleh's return, the team continued making alterations to their coaching staff. On Monday, the 49ers announced the hiring of Brant Boyer as the team’s special teams coordinator. The move doomed any chance of Sorensen remaining in San Francisco.