Dak Prescott Backs Brian Schottenheimer as Cowboys’ New Head Coach

Prescott Expresses Strong Support for Schottenheimer
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has publicly voiced his approval of the team’s decision to promote Brian Schottenheimer as the franchise’s tenth head coach. Having worked closely with Schottenheimer during his tenure as offensive coordinator, Prescott emphasized the coach’s consistency and leadership qualities.

“I mean, Shotty means a lot to me,” Prescott said via the Cowboys’ official website. “He’s been a consistent man, and I think that’s a part of why he’s gotten this job. Somebody that shows you character that is consistent with what they do, that is supportive to me. Anything that has happened to me these three years, on the field or off the field, I got a message or check-in on that.”

Prescott Shows Support at Schottenheimer’s Introduction
Prescott made a point to attend Schottenheimer’s introductory press conference, demonstrating his endorsement of the longtime assistant as he steps into the lead role. The Cowboys promoted Schottenheimer following the departure of Mike McCarthy, a move that Prescott believes aligns with the team’s long-term goals.

“Yeah, just wanted to go support him. One, proud of him, proud of taking advantage of this opportunity, and two, I know the approach he’s going to have. I wanted to show him, hey, I’m going to be here with you and for you. Not only, what, he signs for four years? I got four years left on my contract. He’s tied directly to my future, so let’s go be the best that we can in these four years.”

Continuity as the Key Factor in Schottenheimer’s Promotion
Prescott highlighted “continuity” as a significant reason behind Schottenheimer’s appointment. Following McCarthy’s departure, the Cowboys’ front office aimed to maintain stability within the organization, believing Schottenheimer could build upon the existing foundation.

“The simple conversation I had with (owner) Jerry (Jones), post the decision of Mike walking, was simply that, the continuity,” Prescott explained. “They wanted to keep continuity. Obviously had a lot of success with this group, with these men, and knew this was important to me. And Shotty has been a huge factor in that, setting up the game plan, creating the game plan.

“If you wanted to find continuity in place, look no further than Shotty.”

Schottenheimer’s Offensive Impact on Prescott’s Performance
Schottenheimer took over as the Cowboys’ offensive coordinator in 2023 and played a crucial role in Prescott’s performance. Over 25 starts under Schottenheimer’s offensive system, Prescott completed 67.9% of his passes for 6,494 yards, throwing 47 touchdowns and 17 interceptions. However, a hamstring injury in the Cowboys’ Week 9 loss to the Atlanta Falcons sidelined Prescott for the remainder of the 2024 season. Without their starting quarterback, Dallas struggled, finishing with a disappointing 7-10 record and missing the playoffs.

Confidence in Schottenheimer’s Leadership and Vision
Despite the team’s struggles last season, Prescott remains confident in Schottenheimer’s ability to lead the entire roster. He emphasized that the new head coach’s leadership qualities extend beyond just the offense, ensuring that the entire team operates with a unified vision.

“Oh yeah, he’s going to command the team. He’s going to galvanize more than just the offense,” Prescott said. “The special teams, the defense—everybody will have the same message. You’ll be on the same accord. I think everybody will have clear job responsibilities, something I think he said up there. And from there, he will hold everybody accountable, and not only that, he expects everybody to hold him accountable to that, to those communications.

“That alone has me excited. And understand, that’s where you are going to get continuity, but yet the change we’re looking for.”

A New Era for the Dallas Cowboys
Prescott’s endorsement of Schottenheimer underscores the belief that stability and accountability will be the driving forces behind the Cowboys’ resurgence. With a shared vision and mutual commitment, the duo will aim to bring the Cowboys back to championship contention under Schottenheimer’s leadership.