Jerry Jones Promotes Brian Schottenheimer As Cowboys Head Coach After McCarthy Resignation

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has promoted offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer to head coach, following the departure of Mike McCarthy after a disappointing 7-10 season. Despite Schottenheimer's extensive coaching experience, many fans and analysts believe that Jones missed an opportunity to hire Mike Vrabel, who was on his radar but was quickly hired by the New England Patriots. This decision has drawn criticism for being risk-averse and reflective of Jones' long history of management missteps, which has contributed to the Cowboys' lengthy playoff drought. The Cowboys have not reached the NFC Championship Game since 1995, with some attributing this to Jones' inability to recognize and act on better coaching options. The hiring process has sparked public anger towards Jones, as fans express frustration over the team's direction and past decisions. Meanwhile, former coaches Dan Quinn and Kellen Moore are finding success with their respective teams, further emphasizing the Cowboys' struggles under Jones' leadership.