Schottenheimer’s Rise as Cowboys’ Coach of the Year Contender | Dallas Cowboys News

0:00It's September 8th. This is Dallas Cowboys News Today, Team News powered by AI. Alright, let's talk about the coach of the year buzz. A survey of NFL execs and scouts has point to Brian Shottenheimer, the head coach for the Dallas Cowboys as a top contender. He took over play calling duties last season after being promoted from offensive coordinator, and the offense was pretty solid, putting up a lot of yards. Now, the Cowboys didn't exactly light it up with wins last year, missing the playoffs again, but the offense was second in the league for yards per game. They've also made some moves on defense, bringing in Christian Parker as coordinator to try and tighten things up after a rough defensive showing last season. The vibe around Shottenheimer is that he's authentic and brings a lot of energy. Players apparently feel that. The front-off is seems to believe he's got the right stuff to lead the team, and they've been working to build a defense that compliments his coaching. Style, hoping to finally translate that offensive firepower into wins.

1:01Looking ahead, they've made some significant roster changes, including bringing in players like Rashan Gary and Vaughn Miller and drafting Caleb Downes. Who's getting some defensive rookie of the year hype? The analytics give Dallas a decent shot at the playoffs and winning their division, though their schedule is looking tough. So, while last season had its ups and downs, the confidence is there for a strong showing this year. With a revamped defense and an offense that can score, the Cowboys are aiming to be serious contenders, and Shottenheimer is seen as the guy to lead, that charge.