Coming from the previous regime, how will Brian Schottenheimer marry continuity and the need for change as head coach of the Cowboys?

DALLAS — Dallas Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones emotionally defended his hiring of new coach Brian Schottenheimer in a press conference Monday, acknowledging that the previous career assistant Schottenheimer is a "risky" hire. But Jones, who made his fortune as an oil wildcatter, said he "got here taking shots."

After ending their search Friday night, the Dallas Cowboys officially introduced Schottenheimer as head coach in a news conference at 11 a.m. Monday at The Star in Frisco. Schottenheimer is the 10th head coach in franchise history, taking over the gig after Mike McCarthy’s departure.

Owner Jerry Jones explains why Schottenheimer was the choice to replace Mike McCarthy after disappointing 7-10 season.

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was blunt as always when assessing his hire of Brian Schottenheimer as his next head coach during an introductory press conference on Monday.

Brian Schottenheimer, the son of legendary coach Marty, has been appointed head coach of the Dallas Cowboys. Schottenheimer has been promoted from offensive co-ordinator to replace Mike McCarthy, who left the Cowboys after five years in charge earlier this month.

The son of the late Marty Schottenheimer, Brian Schottenheimer served as an assistant under McCarthy the past three seasons. He joined the Cowboys as an analyst in 2022 and was promoted to offensive coordinator in 2023 when Kellen Moore was fired.

Brian Schottenheimer is widely believed to be on the verge of following in the footsteps of his father, Marty, as an NFL head coach. Here's what to know about Marty Schottenheimer's coaching career.

Schottenheimer was an assistant with the St. Louis Rams, Kansas City, Washington, the San Diego Chargers and Jacksonville along with three one-year stops in college. His 14 years as an offensive coordinator include six with the Jets, three with the Rams and Seahawks and two with the Cowboys.

The Dallas Cowboys say offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer has agreed on a deal to become the storied franchise’s next coach.The somewhat s

The Cowboys, a day after introducing new coach Brian Schottenheimer, made another announcement on the coaching staff on Tuesday.