{"id":20811,"date":"2025-01-20T09:40:45","date_gmt":"2025-01-20T09:40:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=20811"},"modified":"2025-01-20T09:40:45","modified_gmt":"2025-01-20T09:40:45","slug":"insider-reveals-what-he-heard-about-kellen-moores-interview-with-cowboys","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=20811","title":{"rendered":"Insider Reveals What He Heard About Kellen Moore\u2019s Interview With Cowboys"},"content":{"rendered":"<article class=\"post-435992 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-dallas-cowboys category-nfl entry\" aria-label=\"Insider Reveals What He Heard About Kellen Moore\u2019s Interview With Cowboys\">\n<div class=\"featured-image-wrapper\">\n<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thecoldwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/kellen-moore-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Insider Reveals What He Heard About Kellen 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frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-tweet-id=\"1881062989396328829\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>A return to America\u2019s Team would mark a full-circle moment for Moore.<\/p>\n<p>Kellen Moore\u2019s Cowboys story started in 2018 when he stepped in as the quarterbacks coach.<\/p>\n<div id=\"AdThrive_Content_2_desktop\" class=\"adthrive-ad adthrive-content adthrive-content-2 adthrive-ad-cls\" data-google-query-id=\"\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/18190176,21876345927\/AdThrive_Content_2\/60241fb76f0af53ee0150fba_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"google-ad-manager-fallback-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Then, in a blink, he was promoted to offensive coordinator after just one season of coaching.<\/p>\n<p>The impact was immediate and impressive.<\/p>\n<p>Under Moore\u2019s guidance, Dak Prescott transformed from being tagged as a mere \u201cgame manager\u201d to a quarterback who could light up the scoreboard.<\/p>\n<p>The numbers tell the story \u2013 Prescott\u2019s average passing yards skyrocketed to over 300 per game.<\/p>\n<div id=\"AdThrive_Content_3_desktop\" class=\"adthrive-ad adthrive-content adthrive-content-3 adthrive-ad-cls\" data-google-query-id=\"\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/18190176,21876345927\/AdThrive_Content_3\/60241fb76f0af53ee0150fba_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"google-ad-manager-fallback-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>With Moore orchestrating the offense, the Cowboys dominated the league in total yards and passing efficiency.<\/p>\n<p>The chemistry between Prescott and Moore runs deep, dating back to their days as backup quarterbacks behind Tony Romo.<\/p>\n<p>Their connection has helped elevate Prescott into the elite tier of NFL quarterbacks.<\/p>\n<p>The Cowboys aren\u2019t limiting their search, though.<\/p>\n<p>They\u2019ve lined up interviews with Robert Saleh for Saturday and Leslie Frazier for Monday.<\/p>\n<p>Other notable candidates include Aaron Glenn, Kliff Kingsbury, and potentially Brian Schottenheimer.<\/p>\n<div id=\"AdThrive_Content_4_desktop\" class=\"adthrive-ad adthrive-content adthrive-content-4 adthrive-ad-cls\" data-google-query-id=\"\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/18190176,21876345927\/AdThrive_Content_4\/60241fb76f0af53ee0150fba_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"google-ad-manager-fallback-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Even the intriguing possibility of Deion Sanders remains in play.<\/p>\n<p>Yet Moore\u2019s candidacy stands out.<\/p>\n<p>His history with the team, proven success as a coordinator, and strong relationship with Prescott make him an especially compelling choice for the Cowboys\u2019 future.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(Photo by Mitchell Leff\/Getty Images) &nbsp; The Philadelphia Eagles are preparing for their divisional-round playoff showdown against the Los Angeles Rams, but offensive coordinator Kellen Moore 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