Jerry Jones’ rapport with the Dallas Cowboys reached an all-time low when he announced the appointment of Brian Schottenheimer as head coach, replacing Mike McCarthy.

“Brian Schottenheimer is known as a career assistant,” Jones said, per ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter. “He ain’t Brian no more,” Jones puzzlingly added. “He is now known as the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys.”

The Dallas Cowboys have decided on who will replace Mike McCarthy as head coach. Brian Schottenheimer will be the head coach of America’s Team.

Jones made the comfortable move that likely won't cost too much to replace Mike McCarthy as the Cowboys head coach

Schottenheimer began his coaching career back in 1997 when he landed an assistant position with the St. Louis Rams. Over the years, he has served on the coaching staff for teams such as the Washington Commanders, Los Angeles Chargers, New York Jets, Seattle Seahawks, Jacksonville Jaguars and several others.

I’d love to be a head coach," Schottenheimer told Yahoo Sports two summers ago. Now he gets his chance. What will it look like in Dallas?

To say the NFL is perplexed at Jerry Jones' choice for Dallas' next head coach would be a massive understatement.

DALLAS — The Dallas Cowboys have found their new head coach: Brian Schottenheimer, the team's offensive coordinator the last two seasons. Schottenheimer replaces Mike McCarthy, who split ways with Dallas after the injury-riddled Cowboys struggled to a 7-10 record in 2024.

The Dallas Cowboys unveiled Brian Schottenheimer as their new head coach at The Star, and now the organization can begin to move forward after what was a disastrous last 12 months. Schotty, in speaking with the media, was direct and firm in knowing exactly what he wants, and how he wants his team to play.

The Cowboys promoted offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer to head coach, and it is "Schotty's'' plan to serve as his own play-caller.

Former Bengals and Rams standout Andrew Whitworth recently gave his thoughts on Dallas’ head coaching move, reliving some of his past meetings with Schottenheimer in the NFC West. Whitworth suited up for the Rams while Schottenheimer was calling offensive plays in Seattle from 2018-20.