Jerry Jones loves when the Dallas Cowboys are in the news, and they’ve been making headlines this week. Despite the playoffs rolling along, sports shows are focused on what Jerry Jones has going on as he searches for his next head coach.

Sanders gets to remind officials at the University of Colorado that he’s a hot commodity while he prods for an extension. Jones redirects the conversation from his culpability in the Cowboys' current condition while offering fans and candidates a reminder that this is a high-profile job coaches crave.

As the Dallas Cowboys begin their search for a new head coach, team owner and general manager Jerry Jones has discussed the role with Colorado coach Deion Sanders, a league source said. While no interview has been scheduled, there is mutual interest in keeping the dialogue about the vacancy open, according to the source.