Carroll has won a Super Bowl and national title. While his talks with Jones have been informal, he’s already a top option for many fans.

The search for the next head coach of the Dallas Cowboys has been more unorthodox than ever before. Jerry Jones continues to remain hyper-focused on Brian Schottenheimer due to the familiarity they share.

Carroll has officially interviewed with the Chicago Bears and Las Vegas Raiders about their head coach openings in recent weeks. The Bears hired Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson.