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Yahoo
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Brian Schottenheimer Reveals Inspiration Behind Visor
Brian Schottenheimer Reveals Inspiration Behind Visor originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer has drawn praise throughout the offseason for the new and fresh culture he is building with the team. Schottenheimer carries himself with a level of what we can call "authentic swagger'' that resonates with his players. Advertisement One trademark of his sideline presence? When Schottenheimer is working on the field he can be seen rocking his signature visor—a look he recently opened up about. Schottenheimer credits College Football Hall of Fame coach Steve Spurrier for inspiring him to wear this particular piece of headgear. "He actually gave me the opportunity to wear a headset on game days," Schottenheimer said of Spurrier after "Schotty's'' transfer to Florida from Kansas. "I had to sit out for a year with the old transfer rules. But he told me that if I went there that he'd let me wear a headset, be involved, be the signal caller, which was great. Advertisement "What I didn't realize was that what that also entailed was anytime he threw his visor, which was probably five to seven times a game, I was responsible for picking it up." Schottenheimer, a college QB, continued, "So we're playing a game. I'm signaling the plays, something happens, and he's mad. He threw his visor, and for some reason, I was caught up, so I didn't go and pick it up. And he literally looks at me, he's like (wondering why I didn't get his hat). I went and picked it up. "So like, honestly that's where I first noticed it. Yeah, I think I look better in a visor than in a hat. I'm losing my hair a little bit, at least up front. But it goes back to Florida." Schottenheimer's visor - which he sometimes flips backwards while working a practice - is now a symbol of his coaching identity ... blending old school influence with a fresh approach. Advertisement If the Cowboys keep buying into his "Visor Vision,'' they could see their way to a successful season. Related: Rival NFL Coaches Reveal View On Cowboys Schotty Hire Related: Inside Why Jerry Jones Predicts Cowboys Can Win NFC East This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Cowboys OTAs: Schottenheimer says he has Prescott in \
Cowboys OTAs: Schottenheimer says he has Prescott in "development phase" 10 years in Despite being a veteran starter, Dak Prescott enters 2025 with questions and tweaks under a new regime—and a coach who sees untapped potential. Brian Schottenheimer knew the spotlight would be glaring in his first year as the Dallas Cowboys' head coach. What he may not have expected? That one of his first major headlines would come from how he described his franchise quarterback. 'I think Dak is in the developmental phase,' Schottenheimer said during a recent media session. 'And that sounds crazy for a guy who's played that much, but there are things we're tweaking with Dak.' The comment, delivered matter-of-factly, may come as a bit of a surprise. After all, this is a 10th-year veteran being talked about, a three-time Pro Bowler who's led Dallas to four playoff appearances and thrown 213 career touchdowns. But context matters. Prescott is coming off a season-ending hamstring injury suffered late in 2024 and is now operating under a brand-new regime, with Schottenheimer calling the shots for the first time. Prescott's numbers last year weren't eye-popping like the 2023 season when he finished second in MVP voting. He threw for 1,978 yards with 11 touchdowns and eight interceptions in eight games before the injury sidelined him. But Schottenheimer and the Cowboys' front office didn't just sit idle this offseason; they went to work rebuilding the offense around him. Enter notable additions such as George Pickens and Tyler Booker. Pickens, acquired via trade from the Steelers, brings the kind of physicality and explosiveness the Cowboys' receiving corps has been missing. He's expected to be a helping hand to All-Pro CeeDee Lamb, giving Dallas one of the more dangerous receiving duos in the NFC. Booker, a first-round pick out of Alabama, adds youth and strength to an offensive line that struggled with consistency and injuries last season. Both players represent more than just talent upgrades; they're pillars in what Schottenheimer hopes becomes a tougher, more versatile Cowboys attack. Still, none of it works if Prescott can't lead it. That's why Schottenheimer's 'developmental' comment shouldn't be taken as a slight; it's a sign that the Cowboys are putting in the work, from top to bottom. For all of Dak's experience, for all of his leadership, there's still another level he's expected to reach. A level that could define not just his legacy but Schottenheimer's as a first-time NFL head coach. For now, the clock is ticking. With the NFC East looking as stacked as ever and Dallas coming off a disappointing 7–10 season, there's no time for slow starts or moral victories. The Prescott-Schottenheimer era has officially begun. Now it's about proving the tweaks will pay off. The Cowboys don't need Dak to reinvent himself in 2025. They just need him to evolve. Follow Cowboys Wire on Facebook to join in on the conversation with fellow fans!
USA Today
4 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Cowboys HC talking about Dak Prescott like a rookie is unnerving
Cowboys HC talking about Dak Prescott like a rookie is unnerving It was bad enough that the Dallas Cowboys hired the woefully underqualified Brian Schottenheimer to be their head coach. He is the inadvertent architect of the "Let Russ Cook" meme with the late 2010s Seattle Seahawks, after all. That should've been disqualifying in itself. (Leave explaining this confounding mess to Jerry Jones!) But did Schottenheimer also have to make it seem abundantly clear (or confirm?) this wasn't the job for him so fast? Ugh, the audacity. After Thursday's Cowboys OTAs practice, Schottenheimer had a unique way of describing Dak Prescott's current standing in the NFL. I know Prescott is an easy (and understandable) meme target for many football fans, but he is, technically, an accomplished quarterback. He's a three-time Pro Bowler. He's led the NFL in touchdown passes over a full season before. The Cowboys have usually been solid playoff contenders with him at the helm. Prescott will likely never be a Hall of Famer or anything, but he's a clear and competent battle-tested veteran. We don't have to lie to ourselves. Yet, according to Schottenheimer, Prescot is in the "developmental phase." Huh? I understand that Schottenheimer is probably more referring to cleaning up tinier aspects of Prescott's game, like his throwing mechanics and the intricacies of the Cowboys' new offense. Which is fine. Other new coaches, such as the Bears' Ben Johnson, have similar thought processes connected to Caleb Williams. But there's a key difference between Prescott and the second-year, still-green Williams. It's a normal process of offensive installation and integration for teams this time of year. Still, don't know that I've ever heard about any coach talking about a 31-year-old experienced player with 122 career starts to his name like he's a young guy learning the ropes for the first time. It's kind of unnerving to see Schottenheimer boil down his work with Prescott like this so simplistically: If these are the kinds of soundbites we're going to get from Schottenheimer before he coaches a single game, imminent disaster assuredly will descend upon Dallas. Again. To revitalize themselves as a playoff contender, the Cowboys needed more aggressive, innovative coaching that still doesn't necessarily try to break the wheel. The skeleton was in place for someone smarter to come in and right the ship through rough waters. You'd be hard-pressed to hear anyone talk about Schottenheimer's coaching like he's an aggressive innovator in 2025. Yet, here he is, seemingly trying to break the wheel anyway. Godspeed, Cowboys fans. You're gonna need it.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Resuscitation? Doubt in Cowboys persists, despite steady offseason improvements
The current NFL world doesn't think much of the 2025 Dallas Cowboys, that's what an abysmal season and a perceived flop of a new hire at head coach got them. Throw in a front office that doesn't do great work in the offseason and that means the Cowboys are outside the top 17 teams who have a shot at the Super Bowl, according to ESPN. Currently ranked 18th in the latest Power Index, the Cowboys are on the outside looking in at a playoff spot, and nowhere near making a title run. After a 7-10 season where quarterback Dak Prescott didn't play his best football and the hiring of Brian Schottenheimer as an underwhelming choice makes it understandable from an outside perspective. Advertisement However, last year's results have little to do with who the Cowboys will be for the upcoming season. In the NFL, there's a near 50% turnover rate in playoff teams every year and the Cowboys haven't missed the playoffs in back-to-back seasons since the 2019-2020 campaigns. And when Prescott's been healthy for most of a season, the Cowboys have been a postseason team. It's has also been a solid offseason for the front office, who didn't make any splashes in free agency but did add some solid players to fill most of the team's weaknesses. Jerry and Stephen Jones did get aggressive in the trade market, where they added three former first-round picks, and their best move, the trade for George Pickens, could have one of the biggest impacts across the league. There aren't many better fits for any team this offseason than Pickens and the Cowboys. Dallas had a great draft as well. The team found great prospects at the right cost, and even if they get bashed for selecting a non-athletic guard with the 12th overall pick, there's little doubt about his ability to play. Tyler Booker is a walk-in starter at right guard; it's drafting the position so high that people question. But the Cowboys straightened all the value issues out when they drafted pass rusher Donovan Ezeiruaku in the second round and cornerback Shavon Revel in the third. Both players were expected to be drafted much higher. Advertisement The Schottenheimer hire has also been a hit thus far. He brought on an incredible staff that included one of the most desirable upcoming offensive coaches in Klayton Adams and an extremely successful college offensive line coach in Conor Riley to boost a running game that had gotten stale. Schottenheimer's been saying and doing the right things in building the team as well. Cowboys players love his enthusiasm and the connection he's making with them; the team's culture is shifting. The results of that cannot be seen yet, but the first-time coach is making a positive impression. Despite all the good things the organization has done this offseason, they're still behind teams like the San Francisco 49ers, Arizona Cardinals and Chicago Bears in their NFC Playoff odds. The 49ers had their roster gutted in the last few months, the Bears are also working in a new head coach, and if anyone can identify why the Cardinals' odds should be higher than the Cowboys, please step up. The NFL is all about the QB, and Dallas has the best one of that group. The Philadelphia Eagles lead the way in the NFC with a 78% chance to make the playoffs, and another NFC East rival, the Washington Commanders, currently have the sixth-best odds at 58%. It's understandable to buy into the Eagles, but fans have seen this movie before with the Commanders. They get a hotshot rookie QB to boost their stock but come crashing back down to earth. The Commanders haven't been to the playoffs in back-to-back seasons since the 1991-1992 campaigns, so they'll have to prove they have what it takes to stay. In the AFC, a few of the head-scratching teams that have better odds than the Cowboys to make the Super Bowl include the Cincinnati Bengals, Denver Broncos, Houston Texans and Pittsburgh Steelers. Those all feel like strange clubs to put ahead of Dallas, especially the Bengals, who play in one of the toughest divisions in the NFL and are coming off a rough offseason, and the Steelers, who don't have a QB and play in the same division. Advertisement With playoff chances currently at 30.6%, 10th best in the NFC, and Super Bowl chances at 1.4% (18th), there isn't much belief in Dallas. The expectations for the Cowboys might be deserved, but being this low feels like they're being disresepcted. They have earned their place on the lists, but the Cowboys could be preparing to prove everyone wrong in 2025. Follow Cowboys Wire on Facebook to join in on the conversation with fellow fans! This article originally appeared on Cowboys Wire: Universal outlook for Cowboys in 2025 not good, but there are signs
USA Today
5 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Resuscitation? Doubt in Cowboys persists, despite steady offseason improvements
The current NFL world doesn't think much of the 2025 Dallas Cowboys, that's what an abysmal season and a perceived flop of a new hire at head coach got them. Throw in a front office that doesn't do great work in the offseason and that means the Cowboys are outside the top 17 teams who have a shot at the Super Bowl, according to ESPN. Currently ranked 18th in the latest Power Index, the Cowboys are on the outside looking in at a playoff spot, and nowhere near making a title run. After a 7-10 season where quarterback Dak Prescott didn't play his best football and the hiring of Brian Schottenheimer as an underwhelming choice makes it understandable from an outside perspective. However, last year's results have little to do with who the Cowboys will be for the upcoming season. In the NFL, there's a near 50% turnover rate in playoff teams every year and the Cowboys haven't missed the playoffs in back-to-back seasons since the 2019-2020 campaigns. And when Prescott's been healthy for most of a season, the Cowboys have been a postseason team. It's has also been a solid offseason for the front office, who didn't make any splashes in free agency but did add some solid players to fill most of the team's weaknesses. Jerry and Stephen Jones did get aggressive in the trade market, where they added three former first-round picks, and their best move, the trade for George Pickens, could have one of the biggest impacts across the league. There aren't many better fits for any team this offseason than Pickens and the Cowboys. Dallas had a great draft as well. The team found great prospects at the right cost, and even if they get bashed for selecting a non-athletic guard with the 12th overall pick, there's little doubt about his ability to play. Tyler Booker is a walk-in starter at right guard; it's drafting the position so high that people question. But the Cowboys straightened all the value issues out when they drafted pass rusher Donovan Ezeiruaku in the second round and cornerback Shavon Revel in the third. Both players were expected to be drafted much higher. The Schottenheimer hire has also been a hit thus far. He brought on an incredible staff that included one of the most desirable upcoming offensive coaches in Klayton Adams and an extremely successful college offensive line coach in Conor Riley to boost a running game that had gotten stale. Schottenheimer's been saying and doing the right things in building the team as well. Cowboys players love his enthusiasm and the connection he's making with them; the team's culture is shifting. The results of that cannot be seen yet, but the first-time coach is making a positive impression. Despite all the good things the organization has done this offseason, they're still behind teams like the San Francisco 49ers, Arizona Cardinals and Chicago Bears in their NFC Playoff odds. The 49ers had their roster gutted in the last few months, the Bears are also working in a new head coach, and if anyone can identify why the Cardinals' odds should be higher than the Cowboys, please step up. The NFL is all about the QB, and Dallas has the best one of that group. The Philadelphia Eagles lead the way in the NFC with a 78% chance to make the playoffs, and another NFC East rival, the Washington Commanders, currently have the sixth-best odds at 58%. It's understandable to buy into the Eagles, but fans have seen this movie before with the Commanders. They get a hotshot rookie QB to boost their stock but come crashing back down to earth. The Commanders haven't been to the playoffs in back-to-back seasons since the 1991-1992 campaigns, so they'll have to prove they have what it takes to stay. In the AFC, a few of the head-scratching teams that have better odds than the Cowboys to make the Super Bowl include the Cincinnati Bengals, Denver Broncos, Houston Texans and Pittsburgh Steelers. Those all feel like strange clubs to put ahead of Dallas, especially the Bengals, who play in one of the toughest divisions in the NFL and are coming off a rough offseason, and the Steelers, who don't have a QB and play in the same division. With playoff chances currently at 30.6%, 10th best in the NFC, and Super Bowl chances at 1.4% (18th), there isn't much belief in Dallas. The expectations for the Cowboys might be deserved, but being this low feels like they're being disresepcted. They have earned their place on the lists, but the Cowboys could be preparing to prove everyone wrong in 2025. Follow Cowboys Wire on Facebook to join in on the conversation with fellow fans!
