Cowboys’ Coaching Hire of Brian Schottenheimer a Head-Turning Move

The Dallas Cowboys hiring new head coach Brian Schottenheimer is a surprise amid the team’s previous options for a new coach.
Cowboys’ Coaching Hire of Brian Schottenheimer a Head-Turning Move
Offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer of the Dallas Cowboys reacts during the second half against the Baltimore Ravens at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Sept. 22, 2024. Sam Hodde/Getty Images
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Many of the biggest names on the head coaching market came up when the Dallas Cowboys and former head coach Mike McCarthy agreed to part ways.

Dallas could have gone after Deion Sanders or Pete Carroll, or lured Bill Belichick from North Carolina. The Cowboys also could have gone after coaches with recent head coaching experience such as Robert Saleh or at least someone such as Leslie Frazier, who has prior head coaching experience in the last 15 years.

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