On Friday the Cowboys hired offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer, who has been with the team since 2022, giving him his first-ever head coaching position. Afterward, Irvin went to his YouTube channel to show his dismay over Sanders not receiving the job.

Former Dallas Cowboys star Michael Irvin believes Jerry Jones made a mistake by not hiring Deion Sanders as the team's next head coach. The Cowboys

I’m not giving up my fight. You’re gonna ride by here again in another year or two if this thing don’t work out again, and my song will still be singing like a young Diana Ross: Deion! All the way.'' - Michael Irvin on the Cowboys not hiring coach Sanders.

Jones said after introducing Brian Schottenheimer as the Cowboys' head coach that he only talked with Sanders.

After the Cowboys parted ways with former head coach Mike McCarthy, Sanders was a name that was linked to the role, but he was never formally interviewed. Schottenheimer, who along with Robert Saleh and Kellen Moore, was the only other name on the short list of candidates and he was offered an interview.

The Cowboys ' head coaching search ended Friday when the franchise promoted former offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer as the lead man. Many inside and outside the team's fanbase reacted to the news in the aftermath, and one of the strongest reactions came from a playmaker synonymous with the franchise's success.

“We lost an opportunity here,” Irvin said. “I was pushing for Deion Sanders to be the next coach. And I still stand ten toes down on that push.” Irvin isn’t happy that the Cowboys will be sitting at home watching a couple of division rivals compete for a spot in the Super Bowl.

The Cowboys hired former Dallas offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer as their head coach Friday to begin a new era for the organization after five years under Mike McCarthy. Michael Irvin made it known that he is not a fan of the decision in a near 20-minute YouTube video posted Saturday night.

Jerry Jones recently clarified speculation surrounding an offseason phone call with Deion Sanders, asserting that their conversation was personal and unrelated

Cowboys Hall of Fame receiver Michael Irvin has spoken. And he's not happy. In a video posted on Saturday night, Irvin aired his grievances about the team's decision to make Brian Schottenheimer the next head coach.

Dallas Cowboys legend Michael Irvin appeared to be upset with the team's direction as they hired Brian Schottenheimer to become their next head coach.