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According to Clarence Hill, there’s growing momentum between the Cowboys and OC Brian Schottenheimer regarding Dallas’ head coaching vacancy, so much so that Hill thinks the two sides could cross the finish line today or tomorrow.
Schottenheimer’s candidacy has picked up a lot of steam over the past two days as the Cowboys have interviewed him extensively.
This wouldn’t be the splashy hire people expected from Cowboys owner Jerry Jones after previous HC Mike McCarthy walked but it’s become abundantly clear that Jones thrives on doing things unconventionally.
Here’s where Dallas’ coaching search stands. They’ve talked to just four candidates formally so far:
Schottenheimer, 51, began his NFL coaching career with the Rams in 1997 as an assistant. He later worked for Washington, the Chargers, the Jets, and the Rams before joining the Colts in 2016. The Seahawks hired him as their offensive coordinator for the 2018 season but later made the decision to move in a new direction.
The Jaguars hired Schottenheimer as their passing game coordinator/QB coach in 2021 and he was not retained when former HC Urban Meyer was fired. He then joined the Cowboys as a consultant in 2022 before being promoted to offensive coordinator in 2023.
In 2024, the Cowboys’ offense ranked No. 17 in total yards, No. 21 in points scored, No. 27 in rushing yards, and No. 11 in passing yards.
We will have more on the Cowboys’ search for a head coach as it becomes available.
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