Brian Schottenheimer short and not so sweet in his postgame media availability
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Key Points:
- Brian Schottenheimer’s postgame press conferences have become notably shorter this season, with Monday’s after a 38-21 win lasting just under 4 minutes compared to an average of nearly 13 minutes previously.
- Schottenheimer responded to criticism about his coaching and play-calling by expressing confidence, calling himself a “great coach” and “elite play caller,” which drew mixed reactions.
- Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott defended Schottenheimer, describing him as motivated and proud, and emphasized the team’s support for their head coach despite external doubts.
- The Cowboys improved to a 3-4 record with Monday’s win, their best performance of the year, but remain only 10-13-1 since Schottenheimer took over as head coach in 2025, including a poor 1-7-1 record in primetime games.
- Schottenheimer downplayed the game as a “must-win” but acknowledged the victory helps keep the Cowboys competitive in the NFC East race.
