The Dallas Cowboys' current record is not a reflection of the job Brian Schottenheimer has done in his first year as an NFL head coach.
No, Schottenheimer hasn't been perfect, but his game management has been spot on, and his play-calling has been a godsend relative to the Mike McCarthy era. He is a huge reason why the Cowboys' offense remained prolific during CeeDee Lamb's three-game absence.
The early returns on Schottenheimer are extremely positive. That can't be said for other candidates Dallas interviewed, including former Super Bowl champion Pete Carroll, whose ugly start with the Las Vegas Raiders culminated in Sunday's 31-0 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.