The Dallas Cowboys are sitting at a dismal 2-4, and the offense looks like a shadow of what was promised. After scoring a pathetic 29 points in their last two games, you have to wonder what’s going on with Brian Schottenheimer’s crew, especially when Dak Prescott was out here talking about them having “the greatest offense there is.”
From Super Bowl Dreams to a 2-4 Nightmare
Man, remember late July? Jerry Jones, the guy who just turned 84, was practically brimming with confidence at the start of training camp, telling everyone, “I feel like we’ve got a chance to really be good.” He even threw a little shade at the media, saying, “[The media], for all practical purposes, don’t expect us to be a contender in the Super Bowl. Y’all don’t. Why would you? I like that, I do. I like that, and I like what we’ve put together to show you that we can do it.” Fast forward to now, and his team is 2-4, having lost two straight games, both in prime time. It’s not just bad, it looks “just as bad as it did last season when it went 7-9-1.” If the owner’s talking Super Bowls and you’re barely treading water, that’s not a great vibe.
Schottenheimer on the Hot Seat? Jerry Jones’ Patience Will Be Tested
Jerry Jones isn’t exactly the quick-trigger type owner people think he is when it comes to head coaches. The Cowboys have actually been pretty loyal, with only three coaches since 2010. None of those guys, from Jason Garrett to Mike McCarthy, ever took Dallas to a conference championship game. So, historically, Jones has been patient. But even that has its limits, right? Especially when the offense is in a total slump. The Cowboys looked completely lost trying to handle the Packers’ blitzes, and that’s a direct reflection on Schottenheimer, who’s calling the offensive plays. Plus, the defense isn’t showing any real signs of improvement. Cowboys COO Stephen Jones, Jerry’s son, told 105.3 The Fan, “Absolutely. There’s not any question in Jerry’s and [my] mind,” that Schottenheimer “has the team,” and they “Feel really good…about our coaching staff.” They say they just need to “continue to have it evolve and get to a point where we can win these football games.” Words are one thing, but a 2-4 record, especially after that Super Bowl talk? That’s real pressure.
This whole mess really tests Jones’ patience. The good news for Dallas, if you can call it that, is the schedule ahead. The next three games are against losing teams: at the Eagles, then they’re home against the Cardinals, and finally at the Colts. This stretch is a real make-or-break moment for Schottenheimer. If things don’t look a whole lot better after those games, you can bet the mood at The Star is going to change dramatically. And hey, while we’re talking struggles, Bo Nix’s problems are still ongoing with the Denver Broncos offense not getting any better. Looks like he might be a regular topic this season too.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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