Dallas Cowboys fans are living in a Groundhog Day nightmare after head coaching news

The Dallas Cowboys have announced Brian Schottenheimer as their next head coach. The move has the fans ready to give up on the team's future.

Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer on the field before the game against the Las Vegas Raiders Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images / Tim Heitman-Imagn Images

The Dallas Cowboys have made Brian Schottenheimer the next head coach of the legendary franchise.

Adam Schefter reports that Cowboys owner Jerry Jones told ESPN of his plans to hire Schottenheimer.

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A move that was not surprising, as all the talk this week was pointing at the former offensive coordinator taking the position. However, the fanbase is not happy about the selection.

The team knows it's so bad that they dropped the news at almost 10pm ET on a Friday night.

Not a serious franchise. https://t.co/qeLDHOEFio

— Blogging The Boys (@BloggingTheBoys) January 25, 2025

I think the Dallas Cowboys used to mean something once right? Like a long time ago?

— Cory (@fakecorykinnan) January 25, 2025

Brian Schottenheimer is outdated, stubborn, and his track record in the NFL is awful.

But because he shook the right hands and kissed the right asses, he now has the keys to the next 5 years.

Worst ran organization in sports.

— Branden (@ThatBrandenGuy) January 23, 2025

This will be Schottenheimer's first head coaching position. For the last three seasons, Schottenheimer has been on the Cowboys staff, with the last two being offensive coordinator for the franchise.

You have to be kidding me. https://t.co/wIRc04HoLY

— Michael Fabiano (@Michael_Fabiano) January 25, 2025

There’s always next year! https://t.co/z5vfn3QMFY

— Daylan Schulz (@thedaylanschulz) January 25, 2025

https://t.co/wMEpBtRwzK pic.twitter.com/XlRptZNEzp

— Kenneth (@KChap04) January 25, 2025

It’s official: The best thing Jerry Jones did this season was that “Landman” cameo. https://t.co/GuaaqvzgjP

— Joe Lago (@joelago) January 25, 2025

Normally, when a new head coach is announced, a feeling of optimism is in the air. However, the news that Schottenheimer is the new head coach has a feeling in the air like someone just released gas after mowing down six Triple Dippers from Chili's.

Late late late Friday night news dump https://t.co/yfCAzLNfmS

— Marcus Mosher (@Marcus_Mosher) January 25, 2025

https://t.co/2NxPcWYLeT pic.twitter.com/ou7O5h2rhK

— Zaq Brooks (@Zachary1794) January 25, 2025

https://t.co/xFgFIZyvKm pic.twitter.com/xeVYq0dRKj

— Defy (@defytalkcowboys) January 25, 2025

Ok so are there any fanbases with openings? https://t.co/GGJhWCaBeU

— 🐺 (@Jr_8x) January 25, 2025

Dropping the news late on a Friday night has the stench of someone hoping this would get buried in another lead Saturday morning.

Well, Jerry, I'm afraid that won't be the case. Nobody in the Cowboys fandom will be getting much sleep tonight, as the franchise has changed forever with this news.

It wasn't the headline name, and it wasn't even someone with head coaching experience. The new Cowboys head coach is a former coordinator that many hoped would never roam the sidelines again.

Barkeep, another round!

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