Michael Irvin is not backing down. The Dallas Cowboys legend remains firm in his belief that the franchise made a critical mistake by not seriously considering Deion Sanders for their head coaching vacancy.

Why did yesterday's press conference become yet another detour through the owner's life? Because there's no understanding the Schottenheimer hire without understanding the man who made it.

Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones pushed back hard on the notion that his decision to promote offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer to be his next head coach was one made out of comfort.