Jerry Jones, owner of the Dallas Cowboys, staunchly defended his decision to elevate Brian Schottenheimer from offensive coordinator to head coach, emphasizing that this was not a move made from a place of comfort. Jones asserted that Schottenheimer's lack of head coaching experience adds an element of risk, stating, 'This is as big a risk as you could take.' He drew attention to Schottenheimer's background, being the son of the late NFL coach Marty Schottenheimer, and highlighted the values he gleaned from his family. With 25 years of coaching experience, Schottenheimer's previous roles and relationships within the organization positioned him favorably for this promotion.

During the press conference, players like Dak Prescott, Jalen Tolbert, and DeMarvion Overshown supported Schottenheimer, indicating his established rapport with the team. Jones acknowledged Schottenheimer's understanding of the Cowboys' culture and expressed confidence in his ability to maintain continuity within the franchise. Despite not interviewing high-profile candidates like Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn, the Cowboys remain optimistic about their new head coach's potential to lead the team back to Super Bowl contention.