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Cowboys' Mike McCarthy: 'I Want to Run the Damn Ball' After Replacing OC Kellen Moore

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy has a new vision for the offense, and it's one that might not align with that of the fanbase.

The Cowboys changed offensive coordinators this offseason, swapping Kellen Moore for Brian Schottenheimer.

Speaking at the NFL Scouting Combine, McCarthy alluded to the reasoning behind the move. He made it clear he prefers to lean on the running game more, saying he "want(s) to run the damn ball so I can rest my defense."

Jon Machota @jonmachota

Judging by what Mike McCarthy told us today, two major points of emphasis for the Cowboys' 2023 offense is running the ball more efficiently and cutting down on their turnovers from last season <a href="https://t.