Troy Aikman hasn't been shy when it comes to criticizing his old team. While he's quick to say he loved his time with the Dallas Cowboys, he also seems to be frustrated with the direction they've gone over the past couple of decades.

Owner and general manager Jerry Jones has called Sanders about the job, but no formal interview has been set up. Even so, on Friday, Dallas-based NFL insider Ed Werder reported that those around Sanders believe that he would take the job if offered.

Without checking all of the tapes, I feel comfortable in saying that number is zero.

Cowboys legend Troy Aikman joined the Musers on Sportsradio 96.7 FM/1310 The Ticket (KTCK-AM) Thursday for his regular weekly appearance to talk the coaching search in Dallas and more. Here are some highlights, edited for clarity:

Former Dallas Cowboys QB Troy Aikman was on Monday Night Countdown when he said the Cowboys head coaching job was not alluring. What prompted Aikman’s comments?

The Cowboys announced they were parting ways with Mike McCarthy on Monday. Troy Aikman criticized Dallas' approach to its coaching change.

Pro Football Hall of Famer Troy Aikman did not mince words when he talked about the Dallas Cowboys and Mike McCarthy stepping down as head coach.

These days, most people know Troy Aikman as ESPN’s lead NFL color commentator, one half of a stellar duo with play-by-play person Joe Buck. But once upon a time, Aikman was a Dallas Cowboys legend, winning three Super Bowls with the franchise in the 1990s as their starting quarterback.

Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman, left, talks with Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) AP

“Monday Night Football” commentator and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman had some harsh opinions about the now-vacant Cowboys head-coaching position before Monday night’s wild-card game between the Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Rams.

Signs seemed to point toward the Dallas Cowboys retaining Mike McCarthy as their head coach for 2025 after owner and general manager Jerry Jones profusely praised him after their Week 18 finale against the Washington Commanders.

"I think he’d be fantastic ... I’m a big fan, and I would never bet against him.” - Troy Aikman on the idea of Jerry Jones hiring Deion Sanders as the next head coach of the Dallas Cowboys.