During his Cowboys introduction Monday, Dallas’ newest head coach reflected on what Marty Schottenheimer accomplished throughout his career while

We don’t know and never will know how Brian would have fared if his last name was Smith instead of Schottenheimer. And that makes the new Dallas Cowboy football coach a risk.

DALLAS — Dallas Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones emotionally defended his hiring of new coach Brian Schottenheimer in a press conference Monday, acknowledging that the previous career assistant Schottenheimer is a "risky" hire. But Jones, who made his fortune as an oil wildcatter, said he "got here taking shots."

After ending their search Friday night, the Dallas Cowboys officially introduced Schottenheimer as head coach in a news conference at 11 a.m. Monday at The Star in Frisco. Schottenheimer is the 10th head coach in franchise history, taking over the gig after Mike McCarthy’s departure.

Brian Schottenheimer is widely believed to be on the verge of following in the footsteps of his father, Marty, as an NFL head coach. Here's what to know about Marty Schottenheimer's coaching career.

Brian Schottenheimer has been promoted to head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, following Mike McCarthy's departure. Despite having no prior head coaching experience, Schottenheimer's familiarity with the team and offensive knowledge led to this surprising move.

The Cowboys, a day after introducing new coach Brian Schottenheimer, made another announcement on the coaching staff on Tuesday.

Brian Schottenheimer, the son of legendary coach Marty, has been appointed head coach of the Dallas Cowboys. Schottenheimer has been promoted from offensive co-ordinator to replace Mike McCarthy, who left the Cowboys after five years in charge earlier this month.

Jerry Jones passed on outside options to make his offensive coordinator a first-time head coach. Here's how it happened.

Jerry Jones and the Cowboys are taking a lot of heat for hiring first-time head coach Brian Schottenheimer. But here's why it makes sense.

Jerry Jones was widely criticized for the decision to hire Brian Schottenheimer and the process that led to the move. The Cowboys owner pushed back.