Dallas Cowboys might just end up with the oldest head coach in NFL history after parting ways with Mike McCarthy

The Dallas Cowboys parted ways with head coach Mike McCarthy on Monday. Since then, we've just heard of one name linked to the team's search and that's Deion Sanders (which might not be as feasible as some believe). 

But in the coming days, more names are expected to pop up and one of them is someone who checks several boxes for the Cowboys including a Super Bowl ring and a National Championship at the collegiate level. 

He also happens to be someone who would break a record the moment Week 1 kicked off in 2025: Pete Carroll. 

The former Seattle Seahawks head coach would become the oldest head coach in NFL history at almost 74 years old, which he would turn between Week 2 and Week 3.

Currently, that record belongs to Romeo Crennel, who coached at 73 years and 119 days.

The thing about Carroll is that he seems to have more energy than I do at 25 years old, so though his age could be perceived as an issue by many, it's certainly a possibility to see him back in the NFL sidelines this year. 

The biggest if with Carroll is what does the timeline look like?

Sure, he wants to get back into coaching at 74 years old but NFL teams need three-year plans or longer when building teams. Say Carroll gets signed to a four-year deal. Is the energy the same at 77 years old halfway through the deal? It's uncharted territory in the NFL. 

Bill Belichick struggled to find himself a market last year upon parting ways with the New England Patriots and though that likely had more to do with his general manager approach, chances are teams were also wondering about his age and commitment to a long-term position. 

However, it's easy to see why the Cowboys could be enticed by Carroll: He's one of three coaches in league history to win both a Super Bowl and a National Championship.

The other two? Jimmy Johnson and Barry Switzer. 

The Cowboys attempted to get a short-term deal done with Mike McCarthy, which essentially killed negotiations before they really got going between the two sides. Could Carroll be open to such an agreement and if so what exactly would be the succession plan?

That might be the biggest question the Cowboys ask themselves if they interview Carroll as part of their search for the future head coach of the franchise.