Jerry Jones addressed head coach Mike McCarthy’s job status after the Cowboys were completely destroyed at home by the Lions in what the owner said was a “shocker.”

Despite these lofty expectations in Dallas, the Cowboys have traditionally been remarkably patient with their underachieving head coaches. Jerry Jones, the final say in all things football, isn’t quick on the trigger.

An early look at three coaching candidates the Dallas Cowboys should be considering if their season continues the way it has.