At some point over the next several weeks, the Cowboys 2022 season will reach its conclusion. For the millions on millions of fans across the world, that hopefully doesn’t happen without a Lombardi hoisting after the final whistle, but the end will happen in some manner. Whether or not that will be Dan Quinn’s last game as Cowboys’ defensive coordinator or not remains to be seen.
The former Atlanta Falcons head coach immediately landed back on the radar after Dallas led the league in forced turnovers in 2021. Well, they did the unthinkable (to most) and led the league a second year in a row. That level of sustained excellence is rare, and after his back-to-back No. 1-rated defenses in Seattle led to the Falcons gig, he’s already on some teams’ list for their 2023 head coaching vacancies.
There are five current openings in the NFL and it’s not out of the question for a team to dismiss their head coach after an early playoff exit. The Denver Broncos have already asked permission to interview Quinn, and others could ask as well. If he does take a job, there’s a plethora of talent awaiting the next guy. Who are the top candidates? Here’s a list we’ve compiled for consideration.