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Dallas Cowboys hire Brian Schottenheimer as new head coach
Jerry Jones’ search for Mike McCarthy’s replacement didn’t take the Dallas Cowboys owner very far.
The Cowboys are hiring offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer as their new head coach, the team announced Friday.
“Brian Schottenheimer is known as a career assistant,” Jones told ESPN. “He ain’t Brian no more. He is now known as the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys.”
Schottenheimer, 51, interviewed with the team on Tuesday and again on Wednesday. The Cowboys formally met with only three other candidates – former New York Jets coach Robert Saleh, Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore and Seattle Seahawks assistant head coach Leslie Frazier – in what was the smallest group of interviewees for any of the seven vacancies in this cycle.
Colorado coach and former Cowboys great Deion Sanders spoke with Jones regarding the vacancy, but talks never advanced beyond that initial stage.
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Schottenheimer served as offensive coordinator for the team for the last two years after McCarthy parted ways with Moore and took over play-calling duties. The Cowboys ranked first in scoring in 2023 at 29.9 points per game, but the unit finished just 21st this season after quarterback Dak Prescott was for the remainder of the season to a partial tendon avulsion of his right hamstring suffered in November.
McCarthy and the Cowboys parted ways following a 7-10 season, with Jones saying the search to find a replacement would begin “immediately.”
Who is Brian Schottenheimer?
The son of longtime NFL coach Marty Schottenheimer, Brian Schottenheimer has held the position of offensive coordinator for three other NFL teams – the New York Jets (2006-11), St. Louis Rams (2012-14) and Seattle Seahawks (2018-20). He coached under his father in stops with the Kansas City Chiefs (1998), Washington (2001) and San Diego Chargers (2002-05).
Prior to being hired by the Cowboys, he was the Jacksonville Jaguars’ passing game coordinator for the Jacksonville Jaguars under Urban Meyer.
Prior to this week, Schottenheimer had not interviewed for a head coaching position with an NFL team since 2013, when he met with the Jaguars.
Contributing: Tom Schad
The Dallas Cowboys have officially announced the hiring of Brian Schottenheimer as their new head coach. Schottenheimer, who previously served as the offensive coordinator for the Jacksonville Jaguars, brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the role.
With a strong background in developing quarterbacks and designing innovative offensive schemes, Schottenheimer is expected to bring a new level of creativity and efficiency to the Cowboys’ offense. His proven track record of success and ability to adapt to different personnel and situations make him a valuable asset to the team.
Cowboys fans can look forward to an exciting new era under Schottenheimer’s leadership, as he works to bring the team back to its winning ways and compete for a championship. Stay tuned for more updates and news as Schottenheimer begins his tenure as head coach of the Dallas Cowboys. #DallasCowboys #BrianSchottenheimer #HeadCoach
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