Cowboys offense adds exciting wrinkle that will give defenses nightmares

The first practice of Dallas Cowboys training camp is in the books as the team ramps up its preparations for the 2025-26 NFL season. Fans were in attendance for Tuesday afternoon's session in Oxnard, California, and were treated to a show.

Cowboys Nation has been eager to see the new wide receiver duo of CeeDee Lamb and offseason acquisition George Pickens, but it was the offense as a whole that caught everyone's attention.

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Last season, the Cowboys offense came under fire for its lack of creativity and a stale pre-snap approach.

Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer gives a pat on the shoulder to quarterback Dak Prescott during training camp | Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

It became clear very early during Brian Schottenheimer's first training camp practice as head coach that things are going to change and the Cowboys will drive opponents crazy.

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Pre-snap madness

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott talks with Brian Schottenheimer during training camp at River Ridge Playing Fields | Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Unlike last season when Mike McCarthy was calling the plays, Schottenheimer likes to have some fun before the snap and set his players up for potential mismatches.

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During Tuesday's open practice, it was clear that movement will be a big part of the gameplan. Voch Lombardi, who breaks down Cowboys All-22 film during the season, estimated that pre-snap motion was used on "90 percent of the plays I've seen so far."

There has been a shift or a motion on 90% of the plays I’ve seen so far. Ima cry. Joe Milton got a cannon too#CowboysCamp pic.twitter.com/75tlMPgkEI
— Voch Lombardi (@VochLombardi) July 22, 2025

It's a beautiful sight.

The Cowboys weren't just moving around without purpose, either. They were setting up nightmare fuel for opponents.

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The ultimate mismatch

diabolical: motioning CeeDee Lamb to the same side as George Pickens, presnap.

good luck, defense.

Terror Twins™. #Cowboys #Day1 #camp pic.twitter.com/PVvnV2iddV
— Patrik [No C] Walker (@VoiceOfTheStar) July 22, 2025

It's already going to be difficult for opponents to keep Lamb and Pickens both in check. By motioning the receivers to the same side of the formation, Schottenheimer and company are brewing chaos.

It's going to be fun to see how things play out during the season, but it's clear that the new Cowboys regime is not messing around. Get your popcorn ready.

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