Brian Schottenheimer, the son of former Kansas City Chiefs coach Marty Schottenheimer and a former standout quarterback at Blue Valley High, has been named the new head coach of the Dallas Cowboys. According to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Schottenheimer, 51, will replace Mike McCarthy. He had served as the Cowboys’ non-play-calling offensive coordinator for the past two years. Throughout his career, Schottenheimer was known for his strong emphasis on defensive strategy and for his ability to turn around struggling franchises, leaving a lasting impact on the NFL coaching community.
Schottenheimer is the 10th head coach in Dallas’s history.
The Cowboys made the official announcement on Friday evening. Schottenheimer’s connection to the Cowboys goes back to his time at Blue Valley High, where his father, Marty Schottenheimer, was hired as the Chiefs’ head coach for the 1989 season. At the same time, the Cowboy’s new coach has an army of supporters in the NFL community, many of who point to Dak’s terrific 2023 season when he was the NFL MVP runner-up as a foundational reason that justifies the hire.
Team owner and general manager Jerry Jones shared the following statement on the hire via ESPN:
Brian Schottenheimer has long been recognized as a career assistant, but that’s no longer the case. He’s no longer just Brian—he is now the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys.
That’s one way to put it.
He ain’t no assistant anymore,” Jones further remarked.
At 51 years old, Brian Schottenheimer is the son of former NFL head coach Marty Schottenheimer, who brought Brian onto the Kansas City Chiefs’ staff in 1998. The Cowboys will officially introduce Schottenheimer as their next head coach at a press conference on Monday.
Over the years, Brian has built an impressive career, serving as the offensive coordinator for several teams, including the New York Jets, St. Louis Rams, Indianapolis Colts, Seattle Seahawks, and the University of Georgia since 2006. Schottenheimer, who is reportedly set to sign a four-year contract, will hold his first media session on Monday morning at The Star.
The Cowboys will officially introduce Schottenheimer as their next head coach at a press conference on Monday.
Simultaneously, the Cowboys’ new coach has garnered strong support from many within the NFL community, with numerous individuals highlighting Dak’s outstanding 2023 season, where he finished as the NFL MVP runner-up, as a key reason that validates the hire.
From Player to Coach: The Rise of Brian Schottenheimer in the NFL
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Here’s a brief timeline of Brian Schottenheimer, the son of a legend and a prominent NFL head coach known for his leadership and defensive-minded approach.
- 1973: Born on October 16, in Danville, Pennsylvania.
- 1995–1997: Played college football as a quarterback for the University of Florida.
- 1997: Went undrafted in the NFL Draft and briefly played in the NFL Europe league.
- 2001: Started his coaching career as a graduate assistant at Columbia University.
Coaching Career
2002–2005
Served as an assistant coach for the San Diego Chargers (offensive quality control, then quarterbacks coach).
2006–2009
Became the offensive coordinator for the New York Jets.
Helped guide the Jets to two consecutive AFC Championship appearances (2009 and 2010).
2010–2011
Joined the St. Louis Rams as offensive coordinator.
2012–2014
Served as the offensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks.
Won a Super Bowl (XLVIII) and reached another (Super Bowl XLIX).
2015–2017
Worked as the offensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams.
2018–2019
Returned to the Seattle Seahawks as offensive coordinator.
2020–2021
Joined the Jacksonville Jaguars as offensive coordinator under head coach Urban Meyer.
2022
Joined the Dallas Cowboys as offensive coordinator.
Coaching Style
Known for a pass-heavy offense combined with creative passing schemes and emphasizing a balanced attack with strong running game support.
Brian Schottenheimer has built a reputation as an experienced offensive mind in the NFL, working with both young and veteran quarterbacks.
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