Skip Bayless, former Fox Sports analyst and pundit, found himself completely devastated by the Dallas Cowboys’ decision to promote offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer to head coach.
Bayless, who has been a vocal supporter of the Cowboys for years, was left frustrated after his beloved team chose to hire from within rather than select one of the high-profile candidates rumored to be in the running.
Bayless’ Raw Reaction to the News
In a 15-minute rant, Skip Bayless shared his reaction to the decision, expressing his disbelief while seemingly in the middle of his workout.
“My worst nightmare is now my Dallas Cowboy reality,” Bayless said.
“Mike McCarthy’s best buddy just replaced him as the next Mike McCarthy…quote-unquote ‘head coach’ of my Dallas Cowboys.”
Bayless went on to call Schottenheimer’s promotion a “gut shot,” emphasizing how shocked and upset he was by the choice.
Exploring Other Possible Candidates
Bayless didn’t hold back in listing off potential candidates the Cowboys could have hired instead, including high-profile names like Brian Flores, Pete Carroll, and Kellen Moore.
He pointed out that Schottenheimer’s history of changing jobs over his 28-year coaching career raised red flags, as he had never been given a head coaching role despite his long tenure in the NFL.
Brian Schottenheimer’s Coaching Journey
While Schottenheimer may not have had much head coaching experience, his resume includes significant coaching roles in the NFL, including time with the St. Louis Rams, New York Jets, and Seattle Seahawks.
Despite his stints as an offensive coordinator, Schottenheimer never managed to lead a team deep into the playoffs.
His most recent coaching position was as the passing game coordinator with the Jacksonville Jaguars before joining the Cowboys.
What’s Next for the Dallas Cowboys
The Cowboys now enter an uncertain offseason, with the team needing to retool their roster for their first campaign under Schottenheimer’s leadership.
Despite a top-five offense in 2024, the Cowboys struggled with injuries, particularly to quarterback Dak Prescott, and failed to secure the right offensive weapons to make a deep playoff run.
As Schottenheimer takes the reins, fans and pundits alike will be watching closely to see how the Cowboys fare under his guidance in the upcoming season.