The Dallas Cowboys made the recent move to promote offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer to the position of head coach.
With a first-year head coach and in a conference with the Detroit Lions, Philadelphia Eagles, Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, and Washington Commanders, opinions are not high on the future of the Cowboys.
Fox Sports host Craig Carton is one of those people with low expectations.
“You didn’t bring in some guru from outside the organization…It’s the same system…Brian Schottenheimer with this roster, you’re going to get what you got last year. Seven wins, six wins,” Carton said Thursday on “Breakfast Ball.”
“Brian Schottenheimer with this roster… You’re going to get what you got last year. 7 to 6 wins.”
— @craigcartonlive isn't too optimistic about the Cowboys turning it around next season pic.twitter.com/VLnQmEyNQO
— Breakfast Ball (@BrkfstBallOnFS1) January 30, 2025
Last season under former head coach Mike McCarthy was a mess in large part due to injuries and inconsistent play.
How did the Cowboys choose to move forward?
They decided to promote someone from McCarthy’s staff as the next head coach, indicating that they haven’t taken any new steps to improve the situation.
Schottenheimer has had a long coaching career in the NFL as an offensive assistant.
He has collaborated with prominent players such as Philip Rivers, Andrew Luck, Russell Wilson, Trevor Lawrence, and currently, Dak Prescott.
But, this is his first opportunity to be a head coach, and unless Jerry Jones is trying to save money by promoting a former assistant, this has the possible look of an uphill battle.
The only way for the 51-year-old Schottenheimer to succeed is if the organization can help build up his roster.
Dak Prescott (coming off an injury), CeeDee Lamb, and Micah Parsons simply are not enough.
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