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The 49ers reportedly have made a substantial offer to keep Turner, the team's OC, from even interviewing with the Cowboys. But Turner will still interview with the Cowboys and has emerged as the favorite to coach the team, according to league sources with knowledge of the situation.
Reported by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
In addition to head coaching experience, Turner has a history with owner Jerry Jones. He was OC for the Cowboys in their Super Bowl-winning seasons of 1992 and 1993 and groomed Troy Aikman. He also coached Jason Garrett as one of the backup quarterbacks in 1993, and Garrett on Thursday was named to the Cowboys' staff, presumably as the OC. ... Saints DC Gary Gibbs will interview with Jones today; he follows another DC, Wade Phillips of the Chargers, who spent most of Friday at Cowboys' headquarters. ... Stay tuned.
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