Sources: Jones might pursue Shanahan as coach

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From Chris Mortensen:

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones hasn't changed his mind about firing coach Wade Phillips, but Mike Shanahan would be the leading candidate if he ever does make a move, according to team sources.

Shanahan's unexpected firing Tuesday by the Denver Broncos has prompted Jones to give "thought" to hiring Shanahan as the future Dallas coach -- even more so than Bill Cowher or Mike Holmgren -- but 2010 may be more timely than 2009, the sources said.

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Out of the conference would be good for the Pats. Like Belichick, he's a strong gameplanner I'd like to avoid come PO time.