Brian Schottenheimer has officially taken the helm as the new head coach of the Dallas Cowboys during a press conference that stirred controversy. Stephen Jones, the team's executive vice president, faced backlash for using air quotes around 'drought' when discussing the Cowboys' 29-season absence from the NFC Championship Game, a drought that is now the longest in the conference. Critics argue this diminishes the seriousness of the team's struggles. Jones defended the choice to hire Schottenheimer, emphasizing the need for change while also valuing continuity. He expressed that the championship game drought weighs heavily on the organization and that the narrative surrounding it must shift.

In his comments, Jones highlighted that maintaining the status quo would not yield different results. He expressed confidence that Schottenheimer's fresh approach would resonate positively with quarterback Dak Prescott, aiming to revitalize the team's offensive strategy as they seek to overcome a history of playoff failures.