Brian Schottenheimer is already reshaping the Dallas Cowboys’ offense, introducing layers of creativity and unpredictability that mark a sharp break from Mike McCarthy’s run-heavy blueprint. Promoted to head coach in January 2025, Schottenheimer is leaning into increased presnap motion and a versatile playbook, saying, “I don’t like to play static. We’re gonna be multiple. We’re gonna be under center. We’re gonna be in shotgun. We’re gonna run the pistol. We’re gonna run some wildcat. We’re gonna be very difficult to defend. We’ll attack the entire width of the field.”
Drawing on his coordinator experience and the legacy of his father, Marty Schottenheimer, Brian is reintroducing formations like the wildcat, which was rarely used since its 2008 peak with the Dolphins, to stress defenses. The Cowboys could evolve into one of the NFL’s most schematically diverse units, signaling a bold new era in Dallas.
Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer on using more presnap motion than they used under Mike McCarthy, “I don’t like to play static.”
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