FRISCO – The Dallas Cowboys have chosen Brian Schottenheimer as their head coach of the future following a brief yet chaotic search after Mike McCarthy’s exit. Schottenheimer has garnered support from both the front office and coaching staff, though some outside the organization remain skeptical due to his limited track record.
This will be Schottenheimer’s first head coaching opportunity, making it a challenging promotion considering his background and the expectations that come with the position.
Cam Newton, however, doesn’t believe Schottenheimer will last. He appeared on ESPN’s “First Take” to offer his far-fetched theory, suggesting that Schottenheimer is merely a placeholder for two prominent college names.
“I think they’re tanking for Arch,” Newton stated. “It makes perfect sense. Schottenheimer has ‘one-and-done’ written all over him.”
“You get the first pick of the draft,” he continued. “Then I’m going into my godfather bag and saying, Jerry Jones is a businessman, and he’s going to channel his Don Corleone side and offer Nick Saban a deal he can’t turn down.”
Newton’s shallow theory overlooks many factors, especially how the Cowboys’ franchise operates. Jerry and Stephen Jones selected Schottenheimer due to his familiarity with the team and other considerations.
Whether Schottenheimer is the best choice or not, he’s not just a stopgap for the role. The Cowboys’ intentions do not involve tanking for a high draft pick, and even if Manning stays at Texas for only one season, the Cowboys aren’t intentionally positioning themselves for a future pick.
As for Saban, it’s evident he’s winding down his coaching career and enjoying a rise in the media. Leaving that behind to take one of the toughest coaching roles in sports at his age would be completely out of character for him.
National analysts often miss the mark when making bold statements or trying to stir the pot regarding the Cowboys, an easy target for such takes. But Newton’s offbeat strategy is pure nonsense.
The Cowboys have entrusted Schottenheimer with the role, hoping to salvage the Dak Prescott era. While the team took a step back last season, they appear driven to turn things around at The Star.
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