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NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reports that former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Scott Linehan interviewed for a position on the Cowboys' offensive staff and was hired Monday to call plays, according to a source with knowledge of the Cowboys' thinking.
Reported by NFL.com
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In fact, the Cowboys were so sure they were going to hire Linehan that he participated in team meetings Monday, in essence joining the staff on the fly, Rapoport reported -- although the deal hasn't been officially announced. ... But assuming the report is true, the Cowboys' coaching situation will be tense. A source close to Bill Callahan, who called the plays last season, said the offensive coordinator would be "annoyed" if Linehan was hired. Rapoport is told the Cowboys will not let Callahan out of his contract even though Linehan has been hired. Linehan replacing Callahan as the team's primary play-caller makes this Dallas' third offensive play-caller in as many seasons. Linehan and coach Jason Garrett coached together in Miami in 2005. ... More on this one as further details come to light.
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