Why Jerry? Why?

ESPN and other sources are reporting that Jerry Jones has signed Brian Schottenheimer as the new head coach of the Cowboys! I am far from a Dallas fan, but I am asking a question that I am sure most Cowboys fans are asking as well. No, I’m not asking why Jerry didn’t hire Dieon Sanders. I am asking why on Earth would he hire Shottenheimer? To be fair, Shottenheimer was on Mike McCarthy’s staff as the OC for the last couple of seasons, so Jerry is very familiar with him. However, let us not forget that Coach Shottenheimer was an OC in title, but apparently was not good enough to call the plays on game day. Yet he is now suddenly good enough to be the head coach? I’m baffled! If he is such a great offensive mind, organizer, and strategist, why wouldn’t he be trusted with play calling duties as most OC’s typical are? I know it was Mike McCarthy’s decision as head coach to call plays himself, but if Jerry thought so highly of Shottenheimer, it’s not far fetched to think that he would have insisted that he call the plays as the OC. Jerry Jones is known for meddling in matters that most owners stir clear of.

As the son of an NFL coach, Shottenheimer has been around football his whole life. He himself has had a long career as an assistant coach (28 years) serving as a quality control coach, QB coach, and offensive coordinator with nine different teams. He has had some relative success, but his overall record has been mediocre at best. So why Jerry? Why? Why did you make this hire?

What do you think? Was Shottenheimer the right hire? Does Jerry Jones really believe he can win more with Shottenheimer than he did with McCarthy? Will he make Dallas a contender again? 🤔 Share your thoughts in the comments section! Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe.