Brian Schottenheimer has been named the new head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, but before the franchise settled on him as the next leader, they nearly struck a deal with Super Bowl-winning head coach Pete Carroll.
The NFL's coaching carousel is nearly full. Pete Carroll, Aaron Glenn and Brian Schottenheimer were all introduced as head coaches Monday.
Pete Carroll becomes the oldest head coach in NFL history with the Las Vegas Raiders while the Dallas Cowboys appoint Brian Schottenheimer.
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Schottenheimer replaced Mike McCarthy, who recently departed after five seasons. McCarthy (49-35) led the Cowboys to the postseason three times, getting just one victory. McCarthy also produced three consecutive 12-win seasons.
The latest developments on Pete Carroll, Jason Witten, Deion Sanders and more as the Cowboys’ HC search kicks into high gear.
Dave Helman sits down with Carmen Vitali to discuss all of the coaching moves across the NFL including the Chicago Bears hiring Dennis Allen to be their defensive coordinator & the Las Vegas Raiders hiring Pete Carroll to be their head coach.
Nate Tice and Matt Harmon react to the latest news in the NFL coaching carousel, including Liam Coen, Aaron Glenn, Pete Carroll and Brian Schottenheimer all filling head coaching vacancies.
The note was tucked into his wallet when he was the backup quarterback for the University of Florida nearly 30 years ago. The goal: To become the youngest head coach in the history of the NFL. Brian Schottenheimer didn’t climb the ladder nearly that quickly.
Jerry defended the decision as the culmination of a “thorough, thorough process.” The Cowboys interviewed Robert Saleh, Leslie Frazier, Kellen Moore, and Schottenheimer. They created some buzz by making it known that they spoke to Deion Sanders and Pete Carroll, although neither was officially interviewed.