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Adams is expected to have a big impact on the ground game.
Schottenheimer steps in as the Cowboys’ head coach already with a reputation for preferring a strong run game. He said during his press conference that he was proud of his teams leading the NFL in rushing twice while he was a coordinator.
The Klayton Adams hire seems to confirm that running the football will be a priority in Dallas.
In 2024, Arizona finished 7th in the NFL in rushing yards (2,451) and yards per game (144.2). The previous season, the Cardinals were fourth in rushing yards (2,365) and yards per game (139.1).
Now ... is Adams’ run-heavy background expected to impact the Cowboys’ 2025 first-round draft pick, No. 12 overall? That’s yet to be seen, but some on social media have a theory.
There’s a certain running back from Boise State who could be available, should he get to No. 12. Drafting Ashton Jeanty would be a nice housewarming gift for a run-heavy OC.
The capper: Klayton Adams was an offensive lineman at Boise State where he was a part of two WAC Championship teams. He graduated in 2004 and converted to an assistant for the Broncos in 2005.
A familiar face could be another former-player-turned-coach for the Cowboys.
Texas football assistant coach Tashard Choice is reportedly a candidate to join Brian Schottenheimer’s staff with the Dallas Cowboys. According to longtime Cowboys reporter Clarence Hill, Choice is expected to interview with Dallas on Saturday. Choice has served as the Longhorns’ running backs coach for the last three seasons.
Within that span, he has coached three different NFL running backs in Bijan Robinson, Roschon Johnson and Jonathon Brooks. Jaydon Blue, part of Texas’ backfield-by-committee approach in 2024, could become the next Choice disciple to hear his name called in the NFL draft.
Before arriving at Texas, Choice coached at Georgia Tech, where he tutored Jahmyr Gibbs and Jordan Mason. Choice appeared in 88 NFL games from 2008-13, including 54 with the Cowboys. The Dallas organization also helped kickstart his post-playing career by hiring him as a coaching intern before he caught on as an assistant at North Texas. He’s proven a valuable contributor to Texas’ recruiting efforts, too, with 247Sports crediting him with helping reel in the likes of CJ Baxter and Ryan Wingo.
With Adams under contract, the search begins for a new O-line coach - and running backs.
Schottenheimer will be calling the offensive plays, but Adams will be a key part of trying to get more production out of a disappointing rushing...
