Brian Schottenheimer has high praise for Cowboys TE at training camp

Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer has nothing but praise for the hot start to training camp from third-year tight end.

Dallas Cowboys tight end Luke Schoonmaker reacts after wide receiver Jalen Tolbert. | Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Dallas Cowboys first-year head coach Brian Schottenheimer was once again answering questions from the media before the team's third official practice during training camp.

The energy around the team at camp, in just a few short days this year, has already been noticeable to fans and the media.

The Cowboys are putting 2024 in the rearview mirror, and Schottenheimer has been very enthusiastic when talking about the players and the team before camp practices.

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On Thursday, Schottenheimer was asked about where he sees tight end Luke Schoonmaker in the offense for this upcoming season.

Dallas Cowboys tight end Luke Schoonmaker catches a touchdown catch as Carolina Panthers cornerback Donte Jackson. | Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Schottenheimer first wanted to shout out how the members of the Dallas media are asking good questions about players who are having great starts to camp.

The new Cowboys head coach sounded thrilled when talking about Schoonmaker's start to training camp.

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The new Cowboys head coach said that the third-year tight end told him that the biggest difference in this year compared to past seasons has been his training in preparation for camp.

Brian Schottenheimer said Luke Schoonmaker has been playing with a lot of confidence.

That’s notable, considering where Schoonmaker was last season, in the words of Schotty. https://t.co/stwJ9xBgR7

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This could potentially be a massive summer for Schoonmaker. Jake Ferguson has the TE 1 role wrapped up; however, I wouldn't necessarily say it is a runaway.

With a strong training camp under his belt, Schoonmaker could find himself in a lot more on-field situations in the regular season.

Dallas Cowboys tight end Luke Schoonmaker catches a touchdown pass against the Washington Commanders. | Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

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