The Dallas Cowboys have closed the book on Mike McCarthy’s five-season run as head coach, with unresolved negotiations leading to his departure.
Now, they’ll be selecting their 10th head coach in team history, the ninth under Jerry Jones’ ownership.
Brian Schottenheimer reportedly has emerged as the frontrunner for the position, but the potential hire isn’t sitting well with everyone.
Media figure Skip Bayless, a longtime Cowboys fan, took to social media to express his disbelief.
“BRIAN SCHOTTENHEIMER???????????????????” Bayless wrote on X.
BRIAN SCHOTTENHEIMER???????????????????https://t.co/w74ljkHOFm
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) January 21, 2025
His reaction underscores the mixed feelings surrounding this possible hire.
For Schottenheimer, the opportunity follows his recent rise with the Cowboys.
He joined the organization in 2022 as a coaching analyst before being promoted to offensive coordinator after Kellen Moore’s departure.
Schottenheimer’s journey has been steady, building relationships within the organization.
Football runs deep in Schottenheimer’s DNA, as he’s the son of NFL coaching legend Marty Schottenheimer.
His impressive NFL career spans multiple teams, having also served as offensive coordinator for the New York Jets, Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks.
He’s also shaped quarterbacks for the Los Angeles Chargers and Indianapolis Colts.
Though this is Brian Schottenheimer’s 10th NFL position, it would mark his first head coaching role.
His existing rapport with the system could prove beneficial for quarterback Dak Prescott, similar to Moore’s previous impact.
Interestingly, Jones has shown a pattern of hiring familiar faces, a trend that aligns perfectly with the candidates he’s interviewed in this search so far.
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