The Dallas Cowboys have appointed Brian Schottenheimer as their new head coach. This choice raised many eyebrows because the team kept former head coach Mike McCarthy around for a while before making this decision. Bryant McFadden, a two-time Super Bowl champion, shared his thoughts on the situation. He mentioned that while it's surprising, it’s also not, given the Cowboys’ unpredictable offseason.

Schottenheimer was the team's offensive coordinator for the past two seasons. However, he didn't call the plays; that responsibility lay with McCarthy. He has played this role before with teams like the New York Jets and the Seattle Seahawks. McFadden pointed out that Schottenheimer's main strength is his continuity with quarterback Dak Prescott, having worked closely with him in the past.

One of the puzzling aspects is that the Cowboys didn't let McCarthy interview with other teams before they let him go. This decision left many people confused about the team’s overall strategy. McFadden believes the only person who truly understands this move is Cowboys owner Jerry Jones.

Another question is who will join Schottenheimer's staff. There are rumors that former Bears head coach Matt Eberflus might return to the team as the defensive coordinator. Mike Zimmer, who served in that role last season, could also stay on. The Cowboys hope to rebound from a disappointing 7-10 season and finally make a deep playoff run.

Dallas Cowboys' New Coach: An Unexpected Move

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