It feels like the Dallas Cowboys rarely take the straightforward route, in any situation. Perhaps it’s the desire for attention and eyeballs, or maybe it’s a constant feeling that Jerry Jones and other ownership can always outsmart the room,

Bisaccia is a well-respected coach who worked under Jason Garrett. That means he crosses off the most important prerequisite for Jones — the Cowboys know him. He’s also put together a more impressive resume than Schottenheimer, including a decent run as the interim coach for the Raiders.