Exactly. Here is a review of Al Harris' coaching career:
- Miami Dolphins (2012) Coaching intern
- Kansas City Chiefs (2013) Assistant secondary/defensive assistant
- Kansas City Chiefs (2014–2015) Assistant secondary coach
- Kansas City Chiefs (2016–2018) Secondary/cornerbacks coach
- FAU (2019) Defensive assistant
- Dallas Cowboys (2020–present) Defensive backs coach
There have been previous examples of coaches promoted to coordinator, Jason Garrett and Kellen Moore, on this team, during the two decades, with far less coaching experience. Additionally, Harris has been working the past three years under his former Green Bay Packers head coach, Mike McCarthy. Seemingly, the two have enjoyed a good, productive working relationship between them.
It makes me wonder if Al Harris considered the open position after Dan Quinn's exit? Or was Harris seriously approached with the offer? Those are two considerations a general manager should weigh, before introducing an outside variable in an existing formula, especially if a short list of candidates are included in any job search.