Schottenheimer's skill set, energy and understanding of the Cowboys' current situation helped Jerry Jones make his decision.

One important detail has emerged related to Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer's new contract with the team.

Schottenheimer replaced Mike McCarthy, who recently departed after five seasons. McCarthy (49-35) led the Cowboys to the postseason three times, getting just one victory. McCarthy also produced three consecutive 12-win seasons.

Jerry defended the decision as the culmination of a “thorough, thorough process.” The Cowboys interviewed Robert Saleh, Leslie Frazier, Kellen Moore, and Schottenheimer. They created some buzz by making it known that they spoke to Deion Sanders and Pete Carroll, although neither was officially interviewed.

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

Jerry Jones went with Brian Schottenheimer over Kellen Moore, who spent five seasons with the Cowboys from 2018-2022, with the latter four seasons as the team’s offensive coordinator.

An optimistic Brian Schottenheimer, 51, introduced as coach of the Dallas Cowboys Monday, told reporters that "the objective and the main thing is we want to win the Super Bowl," and he told ESPN's Todd Archer that he believes the club can win "quickly.

The Dallas Cowboys named Brian Schottenheimer as the next head coach, the team announced Friday night. The 51-year-old has been the team's offensive coordinator for the past two seasons. Schottenheimer will take over for Mike McCarthy,

Serving as Cowboys offensive coordinator the last two seaosns, Schottenheimer brings 25 years of NFL coaching experience to the job.

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has come under scrutiny for the process in which he went about hiring new head coach Brian Schottenheimer. From being unable to agree on an extension with Mike McCarthy,

While it’s still unclear how Schottenheimer’s staff with the Cowboys will look, ESPN reported ex-Bears head coach Matt Eberflus is a “prime candidate” for the defensive coordinator job. Schottenheimer’s Dallas promotion leaves the Saints as the only team with a head coaching vacancy left to fill.

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