2 months ago

How Cowboys came to decision that Brian Schottenheimer was best coach for them

FRISCO, Texas — After meeting with Brian Schottenheimer for several hours over a two-day period last week, Jerry Jones knew the Dallas Cowboys were going to make him the 10th head coach in franchise history. “I immediately went to seeing my father’s face, and knowing how proud he would be of me.” His father, Marty Schottenheimer, was a successful NFL head coach for 21 seasons. The first one will be for him.’ ” GO DEEPER It's Brian Schottenheimer's show: New Cowboys coach takes over offense, will call plays This was not an obvious choice when Jones and previous Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy decided to part ways after five years together on Jan. 13. It was time for a change.” Stephen Jones said the team needed something that was going to “freshen it up.” Schottenheimer has 25 years of experience on NFL coaching staffs, he has earned the support from the players and he knows the team’s strengths and weaknesses. Yeah, there’ll be change, but we’ll in place some of the things that we have here now.” Cowboys QB Dak Prescott was there Monday when Brian Schottenheimer was introduced as head coach.

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Cowboys’ offseason needs to be judged on actions, not slogans and catchphrases

New York Times

At the start of the 2024 offseason, owner and general manager Jerry Jones declared the Dallas Cowboys to be “all in.” The slogan invoked a strong reaction, from fans and media. Speaking last week at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, executive vice president Stephen Jones described the 2025 offseason approach as “selectively aggressive.” Again, there was a strong reaction. …

3 weeks, 4 days ago

‘Most fun I ever had’: Jimmy Johnson retires after three decades as Fox NFL analyst

LA Times

Fox Sports analyst Jimmy Johnson looks on before the NFC championship game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Philadelphia Eagles on Jan. 29, 2023, in Philadelphia. More than three decades after first making the jump from the NFL sideline to a TV studio, Jimmy Johnson is retiring from his longtime role as an analyst on “Fox NFL Sunday.” The …

1 month ago

How Brian Schottenheimer built his Cowboys staff and why he brought them all to combine week

New York Times

INDIANAPOLIS — Brian Schottenheimer has had a full plate since being named Dallas Cowboys head coach last month. I can’t wait to see us get to work here in a couple months.” Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer on new Dallas DC Matt Eberflus pic.twitter.com/vfEvKwrGQS — Jon Machota February 27, 2025 The process of finding the staff didn’t start last month. “I …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says new coach, other moves made to ‘compete right now’

Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS — Jerry Jones said he decided to hire Brian Schottenheimer as Dallas’ coach and sign quarterback Dak Prescott to a $240 million, four-year contract because the Cowboys are in a win-now mode and should be competing for Super Bowls. The Cowboys owner walked the red carpet Thursday night at the the NFL Honors and said he believed Schottenheimer …

1 month, 4 weeks ago

Cowboys’ Brian Schottenheimer selects Klayton Adams as offensive coordinator: Source

New York Times

New Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer continued filling out his staff on Friday by adding former Arizona Cardinals offensive line coach Klayton Adams as the team’s new offensive coordinator, a team source confirmed Friday. Dallas started two rookies on the offensive line last season: left tackle Tyler Guyton and center Cooper Beebe. Adams marks Dallas’ latest key offseason addition …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Cowboys and VP of player personnel Will McClay agree on multiyear extension

Associated Press

FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys have agreed on a multiyear contract extension with vice president of player personnel Will McClay, who has overseen the club’s draft process since 2014. The deal announced Wednesday comes the same week the Cowboys introduced new coach Brian Schottenheimer, who replaced Mike McCarthy, and hired defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus and special teams coordinator Nick …

2 months ago

Brian Schottenheimer says he’s ‘ready’ to coach Cowboys after long career as NFL assistant

Associated Press

FRISCO, Texas — Brian Schottenheimer carried a card in his wallet when he was still in college, inscribed with his goal at the time. Didn’t quite work out that way for the son of the late coach Marty Schottenheimer, in part because he said it wasn’t too many years later when the younger Schottenheimer thought maybe he wasn’t ready. “I’ve …

2 months ago

Dallas Cowboys 'make decision on new defensive coordinator' after fans fumed at Jerry Jones' head coach hire

Daily Mail

The Dallas Cowboys are expected to name Matt Eberflus as their new defensive coordinator following an interview today, according to reports. Jerry Jones sparked fan fury when he decided on Brian Schottenheimer as the team's new head coach, and work is now underway to decide his assistants. According to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, former Bears head coach Eberflus is going …

2 months ago

Cowboys’ Jerry Jones likes Brian Schottenheimer’s ‘baggage,’ but says his coach’s hiring was a ‘risk’

New York Times

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones introduced the franchise’s new head coach Brian Schottenheimer on Monday and said he likes the makeup of his new hire. “I like that experience.” The Cowboys announced on Friday they’d hired Schottenheimer, 11 days after parting ways with Mike McCarthy. “Yet he’s had 25 years being around the kinds of things that he’s gonna have …

2 months ago

It’s Brian Schottenheimer’s show: New Cowboys coach takes over offense, will call plays

New York Times

FRISCO, Texas — Almost a full hour into Brian Schottenheimer’s introductory news conference as head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, owner and general manager Jerry Jones chimed in with an important piece of information. For the first three seasons of McCarthy’s tenure, Moore continued as the offensive coordinator and play caller, while McCarthy presided over the operation as head coach. …

2 months ago

Brian Schottenheimer and the Cowboys: 5 priorities as he begins big new role

New York Times

Monday morning, Brian Schottenheimer will be introduced as the 10th head coach of the Dallas Cowboys. He is a first-time NFL head coach and hasn’t had to deal with most that comes in that role in his two-plus decades as an assistant coach and coordinator. Mike McCarthy is one of Schottenheimer’s mentors and his approach to a coaching staff structure …

2 months ago

Jerry Jones’ worst nightmare: Approach to Cowboys’ hire could invoke fan apathy

New York Times

For the past 29 years, Jerry Jones has proven incapable of putting a championship product on the field. Many would call the Cowboys’ hiring of Brian Schottenheimer on Friday night as the next head coach a decision founded in comfort and safety. GO DEEPER Underwhelming hire latest example of Cowboys being one of NFL's most conservative franchises That rage doesn’t …

2 months ago

Cowboys hire Brian Schottenheimer as next coach; Matt Eberflus a candidate for DC job

New York Times

The Dallas Cowboys have hired Brian Schottenheimer as their next head coach, the team announced Friday, 11 days after parting ways with Mike McCarthy. Dallas’ search for a defensive coordinator, meanwhile, remains ongoing, but former Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus — who served as a linebackers coach for the Cowboys from 2011 to 2017 — is a candidate for …

2 months ago

Underwhelming hire latest example of Cowboys being one of NFL’s most conservative franchises

New York Times

Jerry Jones has often said that he’d write a check for whatever it cost to get the Dallas Cowboys another Super Bowl. There’s nothing I wouldn’t do financially to get a Super Bowl.” It’s certainly difficult to believe that following Friday night’s announcement that their next head coach will be Brian Schottenheimer. GO DEEPER Cowboys hire Schottenheimer as coach; Eberflus …

2 months ago

Jets hire Aaron Glenn, Lions defensive coordinator, as head coach

New York Times

The Jets stole Aaron Glenn from the Saints — again. New York hired Glenn, most recently the Detroit Lions defensive coordinator, as their next head coach, ahead of his scheduled in-person interview with New Orleans. Working with Dan Campbell as the Lions defensive coordinator, Glenn, 52, was key in the effort to turn the Lions from one of the NFL’s …

With Aaron Glenn going to the Jets, 4 head coaching vacancies remain

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2 months ago

With Aaron Glenn going to the Jets, 4 head coaching vacancies remain

Associated Press

Aaron Glenn is joining Ben Johnson on the move to a head coaching position. With Glenn going to New York, Johnson heading to Chicago and Mike Vrabel already in New England, four head coaching vacancies remain. Las Vegas Raiders Antonio Pierce and general manager Tom Telesco were fired after one season, opening a path for new minority owner Tom Brady …

2 months ago

Cowboys interview their offensive coordinator, Brian Schottenheimer, in coach search

Associated Press

The Dallas Cowboys completed an internal interview with offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer on Tuesday night in their search to replace former coach Mike McCarthy. The 51-year-old Schottenheimer, son of the late NFL coach Marty Schottenheimer, joined the Dallas staff as a consultant in 2022 and held the offensive coordinator title the past two seasons while McCarthy was the play-caller. The …

2 months, 1 week ago

Cowboys Today: Dallas didn’t play, but was hard to miss in the divisional round

New York Times

Last week, the Dallas Cowboys were the talk of the town for parting ways with Mike McCarthy and officially entering the search for a head coach. • There weren’t many Cowboys thoughts with the first game of the weekend between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Houston Texans but at one point, my mind did wander. • With Detroit’s loss, …

2 months, 1 week ago

Cowboys coaching search: Front-runner emerges, interview schedule, more candidates

New York Times

It’s been one week since the Dallas Cowboys and Mike McCarthy decided to part ways. Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore and former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh. Saleh didn’t have much head coaching success with the New York Jets, but he’s regarded as an elite defensive coach. GO DEEPER Kellen Moore jumps Deion Sanders as favorite for …

2 months, 1 week ago

Cowboys interview Robert Saleh for coach opening, with Leslie Frazier set to go next

Associated Press

FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys interviewed former New York Jets coach Robert Saleh on Saturday, another step in the search to replace Mike McCarthy. The in-person interview with Saleh came a day after Dallas held a virtual interview with Philadelphia offensive coordinator Kellen Moore, who was franchise quarterback Dak Prescott’s play-caller from 2019-22. The Cowboys are set for another …

2 months, 1 week ago

Cowboys add familiar name to list in coaching search with Kellen Moore, AP source says

Associated Press

The Dallas Cowboys have requested permission to interview Philadelphia offensive coordinator Kellen Moore in their search to replace Mike McCarthy, a person with knowledge of the team’s plans said Thursday. The Cowboys also are planning to interview two former NFL head coaches in Robert Saleh and Leslie Frazier, the person told The Associated Press. Moore joined the Cowboys as a …

2 months, 1 week ago

Cowboys coach survey: Did Dallas make right decision? Deion, Ben Johnson top choices?

New York Times

On Monday, eight days after the conclusion of the regular season, the Dallas Cowboys parted ways with head coach Mike McCarthy. The decision ended McCarthy’s five-year run in Dallas and put the Cowboys in the market for another head coach, which will be the franchise’s 10th. It would be interesting to ask voters who said parting ways with him was …

2 months, 1 week ago

Former Cowboys Deion Sanders and Jason Witten are among names floated as club’s next coach

Associated Press

Deion Sanders and Jason Witten are two of Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones’ former — and favorite — players, and both have been floated as potential replacements for coach Mike McCarthy. The Cowboys won their third Super Bowl in a four-year span in that first season with Sanders, whose five seasons in Dallas matched his longest tenure with any team. …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Cowboys open talks with Deion Sanders over head coach vacancy after ousting Mike McCarthy

Daily Mail

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and Colorado coach Deion Sanders are said to be in talks over the job vacancy at the franchise. The Cowboys are on the hunt for a new head coach after parting ways with Mike McCarthy on Monday following five seasons. Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and Deion Sanders are said to be in talks However, …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Mike McCarthy won’t return as the Cowboys’ coach. Deion Sanders could be a candidate to replace him

Associated Press

DALLAS — Mike McCarthy will not return as coach of the Dallas Cowboys, who are going on three decades since their last Super Bowl title, owner Jerry Jones said Monday. University of Colorado coach Deion Sanders — who played on the last Super Bowl-winning Cowboys team — has a good relationship with Jones and could emerge as a coaching candidate. …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Cowboys coach candidates: Ben Johnson and other names Dallas should consider

New York Times

Jerry Jones once famously said 500 coaches could have won Super Bowls with those early 1990s Dallas Cowboys teams. Searching for postseason success COACH YEARS W-L POSTSEASON Mike McCarthy 2020-24 49-35 1-3 Jason Garrett 2010-19 85-67 2-3 Wade Phillips 2007-10 34-22 1-2 Bill Parcells 2003-06 34-30 0-2 Dave Campo 2000-02 15-33 0-0 Chan Gailey 1998-99 18-14 0-2 There is not …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Bears request permission to interview Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy: Source

New York Times

By Kevin Fishbain, Adam Jahns, Jon Machota, Saad Yousuf and RJ Kraft The Chicago Bears have requested permission to interview Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy for their own coaching vacancy, a league source said Monday. Following the Cowboys’ Week 18 loss that saw Dallas finish the season 7-10, McCarthy made it clear that he “absolutely” wants to remain in …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Mike McCarthy ‘absolutely’ wants to return as Cowboys coach, owner Jerry Jones still not definitive

Associated Press

ARLINGTON, Texas — Mike McCarthy says he “absolutely” wants to return as the coach of the Dallas Cowboys. Jerry Jones has dropped multiple hints that McCarthy would be back, but the team owner was far from definitive about McCarthy’s future after a 23-19 loss to Washington on Sunday closed out a 7-10 season. I mean, there’s no question about that …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Jerry Jones definitive in his stance to remain Cowboys GM: ‘I bought an occupation’

New York Times

ARLINGTON, Texas — Whether the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys changes for 2025 is unknown. But you can’t win Super Bowls unless you’re one of the winningest teams in the NFL, and we have been for the last 15-20 years, not counting Super Bowl years.” In the last 20 years, the Cowboys’.574 winning percentage is eighth in the NFL. …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

What will Jerry Jones decide about Mike McCarthy? Potential timeline of decision, more

New York Times

ARLINGTON, Texas — Jerry Jones often likes to say he has a high tolerance for ambiguity. “There’s nothing comfortable about it,” Jones said while answering several questions about the team’s head-coaching position. “What’s comfortable around here?” Jerry Jones heads to the locker room as the Cowboys finish the season 7-10 pic.twitter.com/zjhGh678cf — Jon Machota January 5, 2025 The five-year contract …

2 months, 4 weeks ago

Cowboys roughed up by Eagles and Jerry Jones catches grief from Philly fans

Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA — Jerry Jones didn’t just have to watch his Cowboys get roughed up by Philadelphia in yet another loss in a season that will end without a trip to the playoffs. “Getting a little bit of the coaches’ information the way they talk throughout the game, just a different view of it.” It’s the second time in five years …

Stephen Jones says Mike McCarthy has done an ‘outstanding’ job amid Cowboys’ injuries

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Stephen Jones says Mike McCarthy has done an ‘outstanding’ job amid Cowboys’ injuries

Associated Press

IRVING, Texas — Mike McCarthy’s ability to keep the injury-depleted Dallas Cowboys competitive could factor into whether the team gives him a contract extension. “I think he’s done outstanding,” executive vice president of personnel Stephen Jones said Wednesday after the NFL’s winter meetings. “I know our fans and opponents don’t look at everything but we do.” Parsons’ return sparked two …

Dak Prescott’s injury leaves difficult assessments for owner Jerry Jones and the Cowboys

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Dak Prescott’s injury leaves difficult assessments for owner Jerry Jones and the Cowboys

Associated Press

FRISCO, Texas — While the Dallas Cowboys wait for word on possible season-ending surgery for Dak Prescott’s torn hamstring, they don’t have a healthy quarterback or head coach under contract beyond this season. Owner and general manager Jerry Jones is left to assess the future of coach Mike McCarthy without the franchise QB, and the offseason decision on Prescott’s backup …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Jerry Jones says he won’t fire Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy midseason after blowout loss to Eagles

New York Times

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said he has no interest in firing coach Mike McCarthy midseason following Sunday’s 34-6 blowout loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. “Mike is a heck of a coach, a great coach in my mind,” Jones said when asked about McCarthy’s status. Questions have swirled throughout the season about McCarthy’s future, and Jones has previously said that …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Despite another Cowboys loss, Jerry Jones says he’s still all in and could upgrade roster

New York Times

ATLANTA — Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones holding court with the media outside of the team’s locker room is part of the routine … at AT&T Stadium. We all know we’ve got to play better than we played tonight, or we’re not going anywhere.” Jones also spoke about his plans for Tuesday’s trade deadline, confidence in head …

5 months ago

Jerry Jones: Cowboys didn’t pursue Derrick Henry due to ‘fit,’ calls Troy Aikman’s criticisms ‘fair’

New York Times

By Jon Machota, Saad Yousuf and Alex Andrejev Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones appeared on 105.3 The Fan on Tuesday for the first time since he expressed frustration last week with the team’s flagship radio station over questions regarding Dallas’ lack of offseason moves. Jones said Henry — who has rushed for 873 yards and eight touchdowns this season with …

5 months, 1 week ago

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones explains himself to The Athletic after fired up radio comments Tuesday

New York Times

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones made headlines Tuesday morning when he became angry during one of his weekly radio interviews, getting defensive when asked about the franchise’s lack of offseason moves to improve the roster. Jones seemed to take exception with the line of questioning because he was speaking on the team’s flagship radio station, 105.3 The Fan in Dallas. …

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones ‘not considering’ coaching change after Week 6 blowout loss

New York Times

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones called Sunday’ 47-9 loss to the Detroit Lions “very concerning.” That doesn’t mean he’s ready to discuss major changes, though. He responded, “I’m not considering that.” When asked earlier about personnel and coaching changes, Jones said, “I’m not ready to talk about changes right now.” Jones has traditionally not fired coaches during the season with …

9 months, 2 weeks ago

Cowboys mailbag, Part 2: Assessing training camp roster, Jerry Jones’ view of his GM work

New York Times

Welcome to Part 2 of our offseason Dallas Cowboys mailbag. We’ll get to more questions in this mailbag, including the Cowboys’ view of international games, the training camp roster, contract negotiations and more. Jerry Jones’ Cowboys have won 12 games in each of the past three seasons, but only have one playoff win to show for that success. In looking …

1 year ago

The Cowboys have annoyed fans with another slow start to free agency. They trust their approach

Associated Press

ARLINGTON, Texas — Another quiet start to free agency for the Dallas Cowboys isn’t sitting well with fans, particularly after yet another postseason flop. “I don’t think you win a Super Bowl championship on the first, second or third day of the league year.” The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! We don’t …

1 year ago

Cowboys EVP Stephen Jones: We’re ‘very aware’ of fans’ frustration

New York Times

ARLINGTON, Texas — It’s possible that Dallas Cowboys fans have never been more frustrated with ownership than they are right now. Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones says they are “very aware.” “Everybody certainly has that right,” Jones said Thursday at AT&T Stadium during a promotional event for Kid Rock’s Rock N Rodeo and the PBR World Finals that will …

1 year, 1 month ago

Cowboys and Mike Zimmer agree on a reunion as defensive coordinator

Associated Press

FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys have settled on a coaching reunion by deciding to bring back Mike Zimmer as defensive coordinator to replace Dan Quinn. Quinn spent three seasons with the Cowboys, quickly turning around one of the worst defenses in franchise history after Mike Nolan was fired following one season with coach Mike McCarthy. Zimmer’s debut as defensive …

1 year, 2 months ago

The Cowboys are keeping Mike McCarthy: Here are 5 things that must change in Year 5

New York Times

Judging by the social media responses over the last few days, most Dallas Cowboys fans were not expecting the team to “run it back” next season. Fresh off Sunday’s embarrassing season-ending loss at the hands of the Green Bay Packers, many thought Cowboys owner Jerry Jones would be looking to make significant offseason changes. Jones revealed Wednesday night that he …

1 year, 2 months ago

Analysis: After another playoff failure by Dallas, maybe a call to Belichick can save the Cowboys

Associated Press

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. Jordan Love and the Packers destroyed Dan Quinn’s defense, dominating Dallas 48-32 in a game they led 27-0 and 48-16. Johnson, the Hall of Fame coach who led Dallas to two Super Bowl titles in the mid-1990s and recently was inducted into the team’s ring of honor, …

1 year, 2 months ago

Stunned Cowboys owner Jerry Jones doesn’t address Mike McCarthy’s future after wild-card loss

Associated Press

ARLINGTON, Texas — Ashen-faced Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones wasn’t ready to discuss the future of coach Mike McCarthy, quarterback Dak Prescott or anything else after a stunning playoff loss to Green Bay. “This is one of my surprises since I’ve been involved in sport, period,” Jones said after a 48-32 home wild-card defeat to the Packers on Sunday. “I …

1 year, 4 months ago

Five reasons (beyond the obvious) Cowboys trending up: DBs coach, Dan Quinn and Osa

New York Times

The Athletic has live coverage of the Dallas Cowboys vs. Seattle Seahawks on Thursday Night Football Since the Dallas Cowboys got blown out by the San Francisco 49ers on Oct. 8, they’ve put together an encouraging set of performances. None of the five Cowboys’ wins since that loss have come against teams that would be in the playoffs if the …

1 year, 4 months ago

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones still loves the spotlight in his 80s, despite reasons to shrink from it

Associated Press

FRISCO, Texas — Jerry Jones wandered over to where reporters were gathered to watch a recent Dallas Cowboys practice, ready for an impromptu question-and-answer session. Then Jones pointed to one of the buildings that surround three sides of the outdoor practice fields at the team’s headquarters about 30 miles north of Dallas and said, with a wry smile, “Let’s go …

1 year, 4 months ago

CeeDee Lamb was near NFL receiving history with Cowboys blowing out Giants. Coaches let him get it

Associated Press

FRISCO, Texas — CeeDee Lamb’s chance at making NFL receiving history was news to Dallas offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer when the Cowboys were blowing out the New York Giants in the fourth quarter. The coaching staff was sorting through lineup changes with a five-touchdown lead in Dallas’ 49-17 victory Sunday when Schottenheimer got word that Lamb needed one catch and …

1 year, 5 months ago

The Cowboys are influenced by more than just Jerry Jones. Behind the scenes is Will McClay

New York Times

Everyone knows that Jerry Jones runs the Dallas Cowboys. Jones’ “right-hand man,” according to the team website, is his son Stephen Jones, 59, the Cowboys’ chief operating officer/executive vice president/director of player personnel and president of AT&T Stadium. “I wanted to get back home to Texas,” McClay said, “but I also said, ‘I don’t want to just coach Arena football. …

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