McCarthy's overall lack of playoff success and the offense getting stale are big reasons Jerry Jones is making a coaching change.

The Dallas Cowboys had to make one of the hardest decisions of Jerry Jones' ownership when they decided not to renew McCarthy's contract before Tuesday's deadline.  This was the right move, regardless of McCarthy's pedigree and success in the NFL-- even in Dallas.

Taking a look at three former Dallas Cowboys players who are real candidates for the Dallas Cowboys head coaching job.