
Dallas Cowboys' Coaching Decision Sparks Criticism – Are They Serious About Winning?
The Dallas Cowboys' recent decision to hire Brian Schottenheimer as their head coach has raised more than a few eyebrows in the football world. While some analysts lauded the move, others, including former NFL quarterback Alex Smith, found it perplexing and questioned whether the team is truly committed to winning.
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During a segment on ESPN’s Postseason Countdown , Smith didn’t shy away from expressing his doubts. He referred to the hiring process as "bizarre" and pointed out the Cowboys’ long postseason drought—one that stretches back to 1995 when they last reached the NFC Championship game. “You’re talking about the worst postseason success record in the conference,” Smith emphasized. “And now, you hire a guy who hasn’t been a head coach before and hasn’t even been in the conversation for head coaching jobs in years. It doesn’t make sense.”
Smith also criticized the Cowboys for their limited pool of candidates, noting that promising names like Kellen Moore, Robert Saleh, and Leslie Frazier were interviewed but ultimately overlooked. He wondered if the team missed an opportunity to bring fresh leadership to a franchise that has struggled to regain its former glory.
Adding to the skepticism, Cowboys legend Michael Irvin voiced concerns about the choice of hiring from within. “When you promote someone already in the system, you lose the ability to bring new ideas and discipline,” Irvin said. He lamented what he saw as a lost chance to make a bolder move, reiterating his personal push for Deion Sanders as the head coach. “Deion could have brought something truly transformational to this team.”
Both Smith and Irvin raised critical questions about whether this decision signals a lack of urgency in Dallas’ pursuit of success. With their division rivals competing in the NFC Championship, the pressure on Schottenheimer to prove himself will be immense. Fans and critics alike are left wondering—does this move put the Cowboys closer to ending their postseason struggles, or is it a step backward for one of the NFL’s most storied franchises?
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