"This is as big a risk as you could take": Cowboys owner Jerry Jones justifies risky Brian Schottenheimer hire, calling it a bold decision

In a surprising decision, the Dallas Cowboys have promoted offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer to head coach, bypassing other candidates. Owner Jerry Jones defended the hire, emphasizing Schottenheimer's extensive experience and football lineage. Despite criticism and Schottenheimer’s mixed record as a coordinator, Jones believes his background prepares him well for this role.

In a surprising decision, the Dallas Cowboys have promoted offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer to head coach, bypassing other candidates. Owner Jerry Jones defended the hire, emphasizing Schottenheimer's extensive experience and football lineage. Despite criticism and Schottenheimer’s mixed record as a coordinator, Jones believes his background prepares him well for this role.