Jerry Jones keeps Brian Schottenheimer after Cowboys OT loss
The owner ruled out an immediate firing despite a third home defeat, while Shane Steichen faces potential dismissal in Indianapolis.
By Alessia Romano ·
The Dallas Cowboys lost another home game, but their head coach will keep his job for another week. Jerry Jones confirmed after Sunday's overtime defeat that Brian Schottenheimer remains the team's leader.
The Cowboys fell to the Arizona Cardinals in a contest they dominated on paper. Dallas led 14-3 at halftime and held a 17-10 lead entering the fourth quarter. They surrendered that advantage to a Cardinals offense that capitalized on turnovers and late drives.
Gardner Minshew directed the comeback, passing to Michael Wilson and handing the ball to Tyler Allgeier. Allgeier rushed for 147 yards, a massive jump from the 64 yards he accumulated in his previous three games combined.
Jones spoke to reporters on the field after the final whistle. He stated that firing Schottenheimer was not currently on his mind. "We're not going to get into anything, that's not in my mind at this time," Jones said. He added that the team wants to create scoring opportunities and that they should have executed better when they had the chance to win.
The owner placed the blame on the entire roster rather than the coaching staff. "A lot of people let Brian down today," Jones said. He noted that the team dropped the ball after securing a winnable position. This marks the third home loss in the last four games for Dallas. The team has won consecutive games only once under Schottenheimer this season.
In Indianapolis, the situation appears more volatile. The Colts lost 42-7 to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, dropping to a four-game losing streak. The franchise has already fired its general manager and traded several star players. They are reportedly close to trading running back Jonathan Taylor.
Shane Steichen questioned the starting quarterback role at his postgame press conference. "I'm going to evaluate everything, every position going forward," Steichen said when asked about Daniel Jones. This comment came months after Steichen and former GM Chris Ballard signed Jones to a two-year extension in March.
Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon has overseen a major shakeup this season. She fired the GM and ordered the trading of top talent to secure draft capital. Steichen's sudden willingness to evaluate Jones suggests he may be aligning with the owner's direction. If Irsay-Gordon decides to fire Steichen, it could happen as soon as Monday. Interim leadership would likely fall to defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo or offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter, both of whom have interviewed for head coaching jobs previously.
