Smith called the process “bizarre” and wondered whether the Cowboys are even trying to win anymore. When Rex Ryan and Tedy Bruschi were done throwing rose petals at Schottenheimer, who had been the Cowboys’ offensive coordinator, Smith threw grenades.
“I’m gonna push back a little bit on both you guys,” he said. on Sunday. ”Listen, I wish [Schottenheimer] well. I know him a little bit. He’s a long time, really good football coach. He’s never been a head football coach, right? And he hasn’t interviewed for a head coaching job in a long time.
“And to think about how this entire process went down, it makes me question if the Dallas Cowboys are even serious about winning. Listen to the group they interviewed: Kellen Moore, Robert Saleh, Leslie Frazier and Brian Schottenheimer. They didn’t even take a look at the most promising candidates out there.
“You haven’t been to an NFC Championship Game since 1995, and that is the worst in the conference by a long shot. Next is the Bears, and it was 2010. So by all measures, from a postseason success standpoint, you are the worst team in the conference, right? The entire thing is bizarre and doesn’t make sense. Again, I like Schotty, but is this an upgrade over Mike McCarthy?”
Smith — pointing out that the two teams in the NFC Championship Game are from the Cowboys’ division — isn’t the only former player questioning the move. Former Dallas Cowboys great Michael Irvin shook his head, too.
“You’re bringing in someone that was already inside as the head coach,” Irvin said. “You lose things there that you can’t grab back, that I’m worried about. … They don’t have curfew. They don’t have discipline. So, how do you fix that? How do you do that when you’re coming from inside?
“Here’s my issue: We lost an opportunity,” he continued. “I was pushing for Deion Sanders to be the head coach. And I still stand 10 toes down on that push.”
Former NFL quarterback, Mark Sanchez, recently shared his thoughts on the Dallas Cowboys’ decision to hire Dan Quinn as their new defensive coordinator. In an interview with ESPN, Sanchez called the choice “bizarre” and questioned whether the Cowboys are “even serious about winning.”
Sanchez expressed concern over Quinn’s track record as a defensive coordinator, particularly during his time with the Atlanta Falcons where the team struggled on defense. Sanchez suggested that the Cowboys should have looked for a more experienced and successful candidate to lead their defense.
Many Cowboys fans and analysts have also criticized the decision to hire Quinn, with some questioning whether the team is truly committed to winning a Super Bowl. The Cowboys have not made it past the divisional round of the playoffs since 1995, and some believe that the coaching staff is holding them back from achieving success.
It remains to be seen how Quinn will perform in his new role with the Cowboys, but the criticism from Sanchez and others highlights the high expectations and pressure on the team to succeed. Only time will tell if this coaching choice will pay off for the Cowboys or if they will continue to struggle in their quest for a championship.
The WWE Hall of Famer took to X (formerly Twitter) to thank Rhodes, Marshall, MJF, Butcher, Blade, as well as Wardlow and The Bunny who ran interference during the match. Page also thanked former AEW EVP Cody Rhodes for putting together the finish of the match, which saw DDP leap onto most of the members of the match at ringside, before MJF rolled up QT Marshall for the pinfall. Furthermore, Page had not wrestled in ten years prior to the match, outside of battle royal appearances in WWE which required little physicality.
Five years ago today I wrestled my last match. What a great time I had. @CodyRhodes was the one who put the finish together. Couldn’t think of a better way to have my last match. Thanks Champ!
“Knowing what my body has been through … I’m still a Ferrari but I’ve got 998,000 miles on me,” Page said in an interview before the match. “The way I eat. The way I train. Our DDPY program says it all. I’ve had one of the most blessed careers ever in professional wrestling. Starting at 35, having my career blow up when I was 40, I’m gonna leave it all out there.”
DDP is not the only high-profile retirement AEW has hosted, as the company held former WCW World Heavyweight Champion Sting’s retirement match in Greensboro, NC in 2024, and will play host to the last year of former NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion Jeff Jarrett’s AEW contract this year.
In a recent interview, WWE Hall of Famer Diamond Dallas Page opened up about his last match of 2020 and reflected on his career in the ring.
Page, who is known for his innovative moves and charismatic personality, faced off against a younger opponent in what turned out to be a hard-fought battle. Despite his age, Page showed that he still has what it takes to compete at a high level and put on a memorable performance for the fans.
Reflecting on the match, Page shared that it was a special moment for him to be able to step back into the ring and showcase his skills once again. He expressed gratitude for the support of the fans and his fellow wrestlers, who have been instrumental in his success throughout his career.
As he looks back on his time in the ring, Page remains grateful for the opportunities he has had in the wrestling world and the memories he has created along the way. He continues to stay active in the industry, using his platform to inspire others to pursue their dreams and live a healthy lifestyle.
Overall, Diamond Dallas Page’s last match of 2020 was a fitting end to a successful year in the ring, and fans can look forward to seeing more from this wrestling legend in the future.
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Zack Bolduc will draw back into the lineup – and into the top six – when the St. Louis Blues host the Dallas Stars at Enterprise Center on Saturday night (6 p.m., FanDuel Sports Network, 101 ESPN).
Per Head Coach Jim Montgomery, Bolduc will skate alongside Robert Thomas and Pavel Buchnevich for the Central Division matchup. Nathan Walker will be a scratch.
“It’s a great opportunity for him and a great opportunity for that line to create more offense,” Montgomery said.
Bolduc is in his first full season with the Blues after suiting up for 25 games late last year, but has found himself in and out of the lineup. However the 21-year-old forward sees this as a learning opportunity, and he’s taking advantage of it.
“The point of view is different for sure,” Bolduc said. “You see stuff and you try to learn watching the game upstairs and get little things that veteran guys are doing to make their game easier and create offense. So yeah, it helped me, and I’m still working a lot with the coaches and doing video.”
In addition to talks with Montgomery and the coaching staff, there’s another notable name who is helping Bolduc in his development. Former Blue, Stanley Cup champion and GM-in-waiting Alexander Steen sat with Bolduc during part of Thursday’s game, discussing plays with him and going over video.
“It’s great,” Bolduc said. “I’m a young player and I’ve just got to try to learn every day.”
As he returns to the lineup on Saturday, Bolduc is hoping to bring an offensive spark and take advantage of this opportunity to play with Thomas and Buchnevich.
“Try to play my game. Just got to skate and play fast,” Bolduc said. “I’m playing with two great playmakers, so I’ve got to be ready to shoot every time I’m on the ice.”
Defensive pairings are expected to remain the same and Jordan Binnington will start in net.
The lineup for the upcoming game against the Dallas Mavericks on January 25th is looking strong. Here is the projected lineup:
Point Guard: Chris Paul
Shooting Guard: Devin Booker
Small Forward: Mikal Bridges
Power Forward: Jae Crowder
Center: Deandre Ayton
With a mix of veteran leadership and young talent, the Phoenix Suns are ready to take on the Mavericks and come out with a win. Stay tuned for updates on any changes to the lineup before game time. Let’s go Suns! #SunsAtMavs #NBA #ProjectedLineup
Former Bears head coach Matt Eberflus could return to Dallas.
Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that the former Bears defensive coordinator is a “prime candidate” for the Cowboys’ defensive coordinator job under Brian Schottenheimer.
Eberflus spent seven seasons with the Cowboys, arriving in 2011 as the linebackers coach. He was promoted to defensive passing game coordinator/linebackers coach in 2016, a role he kept for two seasons until leaving to become the Colts’ defensive coordinator.
Eberflus was with the Colts for four seasons before the Bears hired him.
He was 14-32 in two-plus seasons with the Bears, who fired him after a sixth consecutive loss dropped Chicago to 4-8 this season.
According to sources, former Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus could be making a return to the Dallas Cowboys as their new defensive coordinator. Eberflus, who previously served as the linebackers coach for the Cowboys from 2011 to 2017, has been highly regarded for his work in developing successful defenses.
After spending the past four seasons with the Colts, Eberflus is reportedly interested in reuniting with the Cowboys and working under head coach Mike McCarthy. Eberflus is known for his ability to get the most out of his players and his disciplined approach to coaching.
If Eberflus does indeed return to Dallas, it could be a major boost for a Cowboys defense that has struggled in recent years. With his track record of success and familiarity with the organization, Eberflus could be the missing piece that helps the Cowboys take their defense to the next level.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
Eleven days after announcing their divorce from Mike McCarthy, the Dallas Cowboys are hiring Brian Schottenheimer, Dallas’ offensive coordinator the past two years, the team announced on Friday.
The decision follows Cowboys interviews with Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore, former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh, former Minnesota Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier and Schottenheimer.
Schottenheimer became a serious candidate later in the franchise’s search, meeting with franchise owner and general manager Jerry Jones and team brass first on Tuesday and then again Wednesday. No other candidate received a second meeting, while Schottenheimer’s conversations with Jones spanned multiple days.
The team will formally introduce Schottenheimer during a press conference on Monday.
“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.”
The more they discussed, the more the coordinator liked by quarterback Dak Prescott and others in the building convinced Jones he was the man to hire even though he had not called plays since his 2018-20 coordinator stint with the Seattle Seahawks.
Since then, Schottenheimer spent a year with the Jacksonville Jaguars as quarterbacks coach and pass game coordinator followed by four years with Dallas. In Schottenheimer’s first year, he was a consultant working with then-defensive coordinator Dan Quinn.
When Moore left to coordinate the Los Angeles Chargers’ offense, Schottenheimer was promoted to offensive coordinator beneath McCarthy, who took over play-calling.
The son of late head coach Marty Schottenheimer earns his promotion after 14 years as an NFL offensive coordinator for the New York Jets, then-St. Louis Rams, Seahawks and Cowboys. He has coached in the NFL for 25 of the past 28 seasons.
Leading up to the team’s season finale, Schottenheimer spoke to the uncertainty surrounding a staff on expiring contracts.
“It’s a fair question,” Schottenheimer said Dec. 30. “There’s not much I haven’t seen in this business. I saw what I think is a Hall of Fame coach named Marty Schottenheimer get fired after 14-2.
“So what I’ve learned through this year is you’re promised 17 games … and you owe that to your team, you owe that to the players, the staff. Sunday’s going to come.
“We’re going to play our last game and see what happens.”
What might Cowboys look like under Brian Schottenheimer?
There are coaches in the NFL who refuse to express their career aspirations aloud. They insist they’re focusing on the moment and the task at hand, because if they excel there, the rest will take care of itself.
Schottenheimer veered from that path during an Aug. 4, 2023 sit-down interview with Yahoo Sports.
“I will 100% be honest with you: I’d love to be a head coach,” Schottenheimer said during his first training camp as Cowboys coordinator. “I used to stay up and think about it all the time, and I wanted to be the youngest head coach in the NFL. I would still love to be a head coach. But I don’t think about it. I really don’t.
“If it happens, it happens. I honestly want to give back.”
Brian Schottenheimer will be the Dallas Cowboys’ next head coach. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
The now-51-year-old longtime coach was transitioning from consultant to coordinator, taking with him lessons he learned from a deep dive of league defenses the prior season. Quinn had asked him to study defenses and anticipate not what he would do but what that coordinator would do — and why.
Take the Philadelphia Eagles.
“The Eagles would be a good one because we played them multiple times,” Schottenheimer said. “Just the use of the RPOs [run-pass options] versus the run-read options, and when you’re doing run-read options, it’s more of a pre-snap decision. The quarterback’s either got numbers and leverage … whereas if it’s an RPO, it’s a post-snap, there’s a reaction, there’s a piece I’m reading and if he does something, then I react post snap.’
“It was interesting to try to get into Nick [Sirianni] and Shane [Waldron]’s brain about why they were doing it vs. certain opponents.”
With McCarthy, Schottenheimer helped install a version of the West Coast offense that the Cowboys deemed the “Texas Coast” offense. Precision replaced some of the creativity that Moore had encouraged, receiver route depths now tied to quarterback footwork with less room for improvisation. Protection schemes shifted, too.
In two years, the results varied drastically.
The Cowboys led the lead in scoring in 2023, ranking fifth in total offense. Prescott finished second in MVP voting to Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson.
The following year with the same staff and similar personnel, the Cowboys struggled mightily. Their offense fell to 17th, scoring to 21st.
Prescott suffered a season-ending hamstring injury in November, but the problems — with protection, establishing a run game and generating consistent passing — predated his injury. A year after throwing a league-best 36 touchdowns to just nine interceptions, he passed for 11 to eight interceptions in eight games.
The Cowboys sought a new voice in the room and for the offense. It’s unclear whether Schottenheimer will deliver that.
While he worked under McCarthy, he’s also learned from a variety of scheme influences during more than two decades, not to mention growing up with his father.
A league executive who worked with Schottenheimer at one of his offensive coordinator stops described the blended philosophies that could guide the system he would build for the Cowboys.
In Seattle, he adjusted his system to the terminology then-Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson already knew to improve consistency for Wilson, the executive told Yahoo Sports. That process would be even smoother should Schottenheimer carry over language for Prescott as he’s already operated in the same language.
With the Jets, Schottenheimer was gap-scheme oriented, the executive said, while later working with more wide-zone and play-action concepts. Tempo and screen game wrinkles trace his Seattle play-calling, Schottenheimer unafraid then to implement pass concepts even on early downs.
The Cowboys need to build around Prescott as they enter into the first season of his record-breaking, four-year extension worth $60 million a year. It’s too soon to know whether they believe the best way to build around him is to emphasize the passing game, or to shore up his protection and the run game as NFC teams, including the Eagles, have done this season with success.
Possibilities for the rest of Cowboys’ staff
It’s too soon also to know whether the Cowboys will bring back defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer, who settled into a rhythm late in 2024, his first season back with a talented Dallas defensive roster.
While Schottenheimer has not previously been a head coach in the NFL, his extensive experience coordinating and working with his father may give him more leeway to not rely on a former head coach at defensive coordinator the way Bears head coach Ben Johnson is expected to do as he targets former New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen.
The Cowboys have expressed internal interest in current Washington Commanders staff members Anthony Lynn, former Chargers head coach, and Brian Johnson, former Eagles offensive coordinator. Neither could interview ahead of the Commanders’ NFC title game Sunday in Philadelphia. But each offer draws of familiarity, Lynn the Dallas running backs coach in 2005-06 while Johnson coached Prescott at Mississippi State.
The Commanders returned to the conference championship game for the first time since the 1991 season, leaving the Cowboys’ NFC title game drought as now the longest in the conference. Dallas has not advanced past the divisional round since the 1995 season; every other NFC team has crossed that mark since 2010.
Fans will be fair to wonder what Schottenheimer offered above Moore, who also had Cowboys familiarity and has called plays each of the past six seasons. A team source said Moore impressed in his interviews as a coach who has matured since leaving Dallas two years ago in his philosophy and vision for running a team.
Schottenheimer warranted neither coordinator nor head coaching interviews from any other clubs this cycle. Moore, in comparison, interviewed virtually with the Cowboys, Saints and Jacksonville Jaguars during the league-allowed window between the Eagles’ wild-card and divisional-round wins.
Schottenheimer’s former colleague posited that “lifer” coaches like Schottenheimer sometimes are passed over for opportunities because they don’t offer the same level of intrigue that an “unknown commodity” like Moore would. Schottenheimer is more extroverted than Moore, which could resonate with a team that views presence traditionally. Schottenheimer’s Seattle offenses were his most successful, ranking top-10 in scoring all three years before head coach Pete Carroll fired him due to what one source called “philosophical differences” in the best offensive attack to balance a strong defense.
The Cowboys’ hire may be neither creative nor inspiring in league circles. That doesn’t mean it can’t work.
“I would not be surprised at all to see Schotty have success as a head coach,” the executive and former Schottenheimer colleague said. “He’s really organized. He’s a direct communicator. He’s got some fire. He’s got some edge.
“He did some really good things [here], things that I probably didn’t [appreciate then] full scale.”
The Dallas Cowboys have officially announced the hiring of veteran offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer as their next head coach. Schottenheimer, who has spent over 20 years coaching in the NFL, brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the Cowboys organization.
Known for his innovative offensive schemes and ability to develop quarterbacks, Schottenheimer is expected to bring a new level of creativity and excitement to the Cowboys’ offense. With star quarterback Dak Prescott leading the way, Cowboys fans can expect big things from this dynamic duo.
Owner Jerry Jones expressed his excitement about the hiring, stating, “Brian Schottenheimer is a proven leader and offensive mastermind. We believe he is the perfect fit to lead our team to success and bring a championship back to Dallas.”
Cowboys fans are eager to see what Schottenheimer can do with their talented roster and are hopeful that he can lead the team to greatness in the upcoming season. With his track record of success, the future looks bright for the Dallas Cowboys under the leadership of Brian Schottenheimer.
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.
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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That never became official, and now word is the Cowboys are interested in bringing him to Dallas to be the defensive coordinator.
Robert Saleh is a lead candidate for the DC role in Dallas, but the #Cowboys have to contend with that team in Santa Clara for his services — he and the 49ers having a pre-existing relationship as well.
We all know Patrik Walker is very plugged-in to the happenings at the Star so this isn’t just another crazy rumor, the must be some fire behind the smoke. But, it feels difficult to believe that Saleh would turn down a return to the 49ers to take on the somewhat messy situation currently evolving in the Cowboys coaching search.
We’re not privy to what is going on behind the closed doors, so maybe Jerry Jones and company are doing the right things to tempt him. Securing the services of a defensive coordinator as qualified as Saleh would be a nice get for a team that needs a rebound.
We’ll file this one in the “we’ll believe it when we see it” category.
There have been whispers circulating within the NFL coaching community that the Dallas Cowboys are eyeing San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh as a potential candidate to fill their vacant defensive coordinator position.
Saleh, who has been lauded for his defensive acumen and ability to develop young talent, has been a key architect of the 49ers’ dominant defense over the past few seasons. Under his leadership, the 49ers defense has consistently ranked among the top units in the league and played a crucial role in the team’s journey to Super Bowl LIV.
With the Cowboys looking to revamp their defense after a disappointing 2020 season, Saleh could prove to be the perfect fit to bring a new energy and strategic approach to the team. His aggressive and innovative defensive schemes could help revitalize a Cowboys defense that struggled to find consistency last season.
While nothing has been officially confirmed yet, the possibility of Saleh joining the Cowboys coaching staff has generated a buzz among fans and analysts alike. It remains to be seen whether Saleh will ultimately make the move to Dallas, but the potential addition of a coach of his caliber could be a game-changer for the Cowboys defense in the upcoming season. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing coaching rumor.
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The Vegas Golden Knights (30-14-4) visit the Dallas Stars (29-17-1) Friday. Puck drop from American Airlines Center is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Golden Knights vs. Stars odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
Season series: Golden Knights lead 1-0
Vegas snapped a 4-game losing streak Thursday with a 4-2 win at the St. Louis Blues, covering as a -148 favorite with the Over/Under (6) pushing. Four different Golden Knights players scored, while RW Mark Stone had a goal and an assist in the winning effort.
Dallas has dropped 3 of its last 4 games — and 4 of its last 6 — after falling 2-1 against the Carolina Hurricanes Tuesday. The Stars were -125 home favorites and the Under (5.5) cashed. D Thomas Harley was the lone scorer for the Stars in the loss.
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Moneyline (ML): Golden Knights +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Stars -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Golden Knights +1.5 (-220) | Stars -1.5 (+180)
Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: +100 | U: -120)
Golden Knights at Stars projected goalies
Adin Hill (18-8-3, 2.61 GAA, .901 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Jake Oettinger (23-11-1, 2.26 GAA, .914 SV%, 1 SO)
Hill’s 18 victories is tied for seventh in the NHL, while his GAA and SV% each fall 17th or lower. He has lost back-to-back games and 3 of his last 4, but is 9-5 over his last 14 games. He has allowed 3 or more goals in 5 of his last 7, including in back-to-back games — where he allowed 7 goals on 56 shots (.875 SV%).
Oettinger has been one of the NHL’s premier goalies this season. His 23 wins rank second in the league — behind Winnipeg’s Connor Hellebuyck (29). Oettinger’s GAA is sixth and his SV% is tied for 10th. He has won 7 of his last 9 games, while allowing 2 or fewer goals in 8 of his last 9.
Dallas plays its best hockey on its home ice with a 17-7-1 record in front of its fans. The Stars face a Golden Knights team that has lost 4 of its last 5 games, including 3 of its last 4 on the road. Vegas, which played Thursday in St. Louis, has allowed 3 or more goals in 4 of its last 5 games.
Dallas has hit the Under in 7 of its last 8 games and 8 of its last 10, including in back-to-back outings. The Under is 18-4-3 in the Stars’ last 25 games. They have allowed 3 or fewer goals in 14 of their last 16 games, while scoring 3 or fewer goals in 5 of its last 8.
The Over is only 3-6-1 Vegas’ last 10 games. The Golden Knights have allowed 3 or fewer goals in 14 of its last 18, while scoring 3 or fewer in 6 of its last 10.
When the 2 teams met in December in Vegas, the Golden Knights won 3-2 with the Under (6) cashing — VGK was a +125 underdog.
With Dallas featuring one of the NHL’s better goalies, and Vegas playing on back-to-back nights, UNDER 6 (-120) is the best bet.
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The Vegas Golden Knights are set to take on the Dallas Stars in what promises to be an exciting matchup. Both teams have been playing well as of late, making this game a must-watch for hockey fans.
The odds for this game are close, with the Golden Knights being slight favorites at -120 and the Stars at +110. This means that the oddsmakers believe Vegas has a slight edge in this matchup.
When it comes to picks and predictions, it’s always tough to predict the outcome of a hockey game. However, the Golden Knights have been playing exceptionally well this season and have a strong roster that includes standout players like Mark Stone and Max Pacioretty. The Stars, on the other hand, have been dealing with injuries and inconsistencies.
In this matchup, I predict that the Golden Knights will come out on top and secure the win. They have been playing solid hockey and have the talent to outmatch the Stars. Look for Vegas to come out strong and take control of the game early on.
Overall, this game should be a close and competitive one, but I believe the Golden Knights will ultimately prevail. Keep an eye on this matchup as it unfolds, as it’s sure to be a thrilling game for hockey fans everywhere.
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Jones’ decision to wait so long to move on from McCarthy prevented Dallas from being serious contenders for Detroit Lions coordinators Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn. Ultimately, Johnson landed with the Chicago Bears in a surprising move. Glenn made his way to the Jets.
As the Cowboys’ process to find a new head coach plays out, their former offensive coordinator, Kellen Moore emerged as a top candidate. He’s currently employed in the same role with the Philadelphia Eagles as they prepare for Sunday’s NFC Championship Game. Dallas can’t interview Moore until the Eagles’ season comes to an end, complicating things should they head to the Super Bowl.
We’re now hearing more about what Dallas might do moving forward. To say it’s surprising would be an understatement. It will also make Cowboys fans a bit squeamish.
Longtime Cowboys beat writer, Clarence Hill Jr. reported on Thursday that the Cowboys are closing in on promoting current offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer to head coach.
“Look for the Cowboys to cross the finish line on hiring Brian Schottenheimer no later than Friday, possibly today,” Hill wrote on X.
Schottenheimer conducted his second in-person interview with the Cowboys’ brass on Wednesday. He joined Dallas as its offensive coordinator back in 2023, leading the top-scoring offense in his first season. This unit took a major step back in 2024, finishing 21st in scoring. Injures to Dak Prescott and others played a role in the regression.
Making Sense Of Brian Schottenheimer As Top Dallas Cowboys Head Coach Candidate
Dallas Cowboys committed to Dak Prescott that he will play a role in the head coaching decision. … [+] (Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images)
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Dallas fans have every right to be frustrated with the organization. The Cowboys now boast the longest NFC Championship Game drought after the Washington Commanders punched their ticket to the title round last week. They have not made it since the end of the 1995 season. To put that into perspective, Prescott was two years old at the time.
For fans in Dallas, this would not be an attractive hire. Replacing Mike McCarthy with an internal hire wouldn’t exactly be blowing things up from a coaching perspective after an ugly 7-10 season. It would also be a slap in the face to McCarthy, clearly indicating that Dallas’ brass thought he was solely to blame for their struggles. That’s obviously not the case.
However, this makes all the sense in the world for Jones. The outspoken owner has made it more than clear in the recent past that he runs things in Dallas. He’s the boss.
“I bought the team, I think the first thing to come out of my mouth… Somebody asked, ‘Did you buy this for your kids?’ I said, ‘He** no. I bought it for me.’ And I didn’t buy an investment,” Jones said earlier in January about giving up his role as chief decision-maker, via The Athletic. “I bought an occupation, and I bought something I was going to do.”
Hiring Shottenheimer would enable Jones to maintain this power with very little pushback. The veteran assistant has not been a head coach in the NFL despite finding himself in several assistant roles since his days with the then-St. Louis Rams back in 1997. Jones consolidating power seems to be one of the common themes.
It’s somewhat surprising in that the Cowboys were linked to six-time Super Bowl winning head coach Bill Belichick before he took the North Carolina Tar Heels head coach job.
“Bill Belichick would have been interested in the Cowboys’ job, and it’s believed that Dallas would have been interested in him, had he known the position would become available,” Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reported recently.
The likes of Belichick and Pete Carroll would bring success we have not seen from Schottenheimer. In turn, they could be seen as major internal threats to Jones’ power.
As for Schottenheimer’s experience, he has served as offensive coordinator for the New York Jets (2006-2011), St. Louis Rams (2012-2014) and Seattle Seahawks (2018-2020). In his 14 years as a coordinator, Schottenheimer led five top-1o scoring offenses but only two have finished within that range in total yards.
Schottenheimer would bring experience and coaching pedigree to the mix. His father, Marty, served as an NFL head coach for 21 years at four different organizations.
From a pure on-field perspective, looking for an offensive mind makes sense for Dallas. It has a record four-year, $240 million contract committed to quarterback Dak Prescott. They need to put him in the best position to succeed. Whether Schottenheimer is the right pick is obviously up for debate.
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As for a potential coaching staff Schottenheimer is looking to put together for the Cowboys, one big name stands out. Former NFL head coach Rex Ryan said recently that he would have been their defensive coordinator last season, but they refused to “pony up the cash.” Never a boring minute in Dallas. That’s for sure.
One thing is clear: The 82-year-old Jones knows that acing the hiring of a new head coach and staff has to be in the cards. Dallas entered the 2024 season with Super Bowl aspirations, only to lose double-digit games.
All the while, chief division rivals: the Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles are set to do battle in the NFC Championship Game.
If the Dallas Cowboys want to return to their glory days of the 1990s, a change of culture within the organization and coaching ranks must be in the cards. It’s obviously an open question whether promoting an internal candidate such as Brian Schottenheimer would do that. Call me a skeptic.
The search for the next head coach of the Dallas Cowboys has taken an unexpected turn with reports surfacing that former Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer is emerging as a top candidate for the position.
Schottenheimer, who was recently let go by the Seahawks after their playoff loss to the Los Angeles Rams, is known for his offensive acumen and has garnered praise for his work with quarterback Russell Wilson.
While Schottenheimer may not have head coaching experience in the NFL, his track record as an offensive coordinator could make him an intriguing option for the Cowboys, who are looking to revamp their offense after a disappointing season.
It remains to be seen whether Schottenheimer will ultimately land the job, but his name being in the mix adds a new wrinkle to the coaching search in Dallas. Stay tuned for updates as the Cowboys continue their quest to find the right leader for their team.
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Brian Schottenheimer is the current frontrunner in the Cowboys’ search for a new head coach. After two years in Dallas as offensive coordinator, and another 25 years of coordinating and assistant coaching around the NFL and in college, Schottenheimer would bring plenty of experience to the role. But that’s far from enough to make this an inspiring choice, and it’s left even the most optimistic of fans struggling to get excited.
It’s been a wild ride since Dallas and Mike McCarthy finally announced their divorce. We started with the ideas of Deion Sanders and Jason Witten being his replacement, then came to a much more traditional prospect in Kellen Moore. But the dust appears to be settling around Schottenheimer, and even some of the biggest dissenters to those other options would prefer them now.
What makes Schottenheimer such an unpopular choice? For one, there were mixed results during his two years with the Cowboys. While they had a top-five offense and were first in scoring in 2023, there were situational struggles and they generally did not show well against their better opponents. And then, of course, this year, even before Dak Prescott’s injury, there was a significant decline in the offense’s performance.
One of the struggles is knowing where Schottenheimer’s influence ended and McCarthy’s began. When Moore left in 2023, Schottenheimer was promoted from a one-year role as a consultant to coordinator while McCarthy took over play-calling duties. A big reason for Moore’s departure was rising hostility with McCarthy over offensive strategy, so we know that he held a much bigger say in things the last two years.
Still, that shouldn’t absolve Schottenheimer from blame. He’s approaching almost 30 years of coaching and has seen it from so many angles with different franchises. He grew up in the business. Either he wasn’t performing well enough or didn’t challenge McCarthy enough. In either case, that’s not a good sign for what he’ll do with even more authority.
Frankly, it’s hard to see Schottenheimer as much else than a guy who’s gotten by on a strong last name and not rocking anyone’s boat. Being Marty’s son got him into the NFL and some early college jobs with Syracuse and USC. His hottest period as a commodity was in the mid-2000s as the Jets’ OC, when he reportedly was considered for head-coaching vacancies with the Dolphins and Ravens.
From there, it’s just been a quiet, unimpressive series of stops around football. He was Andrew Luck’s QB coach for a couple of years with the Colts, though in one Luck was injured and the other was just an average season. Then he became OC for Seattle and they had a strong first year, especially running the ball, but things declined from there with Russell Wilson’s play and the offense as a whole. He also one year in Jacksonville in the disastrous Urban Meyer situation, and that did nothing to help improve Schottenheimer’s résumé.
Stepping back from each individual stop and the specific factors involved, the big picture shows a guy who’s been doing this for nearly three decades and yet hasn’t ever been given a head coaching job. That’s pretty unusual, especially for a guy with his pedigree. And while some guys just love what they do and don’t want the big chair, it’s not like Schottenheimer has been a very successful offensive coordinator or assistant for a while. Again, his hottest days in the NFL were nearly 20 years ago.
So given all this, why is he the reported frontrunner in Dallas? Why is his even in consideration? Again, the problem is that it may be based on something we just can’t see. We don’t have enough to form an opinion on Brian Schottenheimer the person, communicator, or potential leader. Maybe there’s something there that would make him a better head coach than a coordinator, but it’d be surprising that it hasn’t manifested before now.
Even that sounds a bit too optimistic. The scary, more realistic perspective here is that the Joneses are going with someone who won’t cost much money and won’t challenge the front office. Maybe he’s going to agree to this as a temp gig while Jason Witten is groomed for the future. Knowing he’s not on anyone’s radar anymore as a head coach candidate, maybe Schottenheimer is just doing this while he still can. It’s a marriage of convenience.
That is what’s driving the overwhelming negativity about Schottenheimer becoming the Cowboys’ next head coach. His weak résumé is one thing, but it’s more disturbing that it seems to be the Joneses leaning even harder into their worst tendencies. It feels like a regression to the Dave Campo era and the perpetuation of the franchise’s cycle of failure. Even when they brought in McCarthy, there was a reasonable argument that he’d be an upgrade over Jason Garrett. But this time, there’s just no real way to spin it.
If it happens, the only thing we can do is hope that Brian Schottenheimer proves us wrong. But with three decades of evidence to the contrary, both in his own accomplishments and those of the Dallas Cowboys, the optimists are left groping in the dark for something to hold on to. Maybe the coordinator hires would do more to lift out spirits if he was hired, but for now, it feels like getting kicked when we’re already in the fetal position.
The Dallas Cowboys have been on the search for a new head coach after parting ways with Mike McCarthy. One name that has surfaced as a potential candidate is Brian Schottenheimer, the former offensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks.
Schottenheimer has had mixed success in his coaching career, with some fans praising his offensive creativity and others criticizing his play-calling decisions. However, his experience working with top-tier quarterbacks like Russell Wilson could make him an attractive option for the Cowboys, who have struggled to find consistency at the position since Dak Prescott’s injury.
For Cowboys fans, the potential hiring of Schottenheimer represents the ultimate test of their optimism. Will they see him as a fresh start and a chance for the team to turn things around, or will they be skeptical of his track record and fear more disappointment?
Only time will tell if Schottenheimer is the right fit for America’s Team, but one thing is for sure: the Cowboys faithful will be watching closely and hoping for the best.
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