"There is plenty of blame to go around for the 2025 season. As always, we can start at the very top in Jerry Jones. The Cowboys owner got things off to a shaky start by botching the Micah Parsons contract and eventually trading him right before the season. From there the Cowboys rarely found solid footing, and despite a midseason mini-run, they never found true traction in the playoff picture."
"The Cowboys also broke in a new skipper in 2025. Despite decades of coaching experience, Brian Schottenheimer had never been the head coach of an NFL team. The Cowboys turned to him after the Mike McCarthy negotiations fell through, and asked him to navigate the 2025 season. There were highs and lows as well as unforeseen difficulties like the Parsons trade and Marshawn Kneeland's death. Schottenheimer seems to have straddled the line between player's coach and disciplinarian, a tricky task to accomplish."
The Dallas Cowboys entered offseason after firing defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus and missing the playoffs, marking their second consecutive losing season. Organizational errors included mishandling Micah Parsons' contract and trading him right before the season, which destabilized the roster and limited traction despite a midseason mini-run. Owner Jerry Jones and front-office decisions drew substantial responsibility for setbacks. Brian Schottenheimer served as first-time NFL head coach in 2025 after Mike McCarthy talks failed, navigating highs, lows, and unforeseen tragedies such as Marshawn Kneeland's death. Schottenheimer appeared to balance being a players' coach with enforcing discipline, leaving fans debating his overall grade.
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