Dallas’ season isn’t over, but it could reach a critical stage if Schottenheimer doesn’t get a handle on the team’s problems.

The Cowboys have made their stance on defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus perfectly clear following the game: He's here to stay. But to hear Schottenheimer be transparent about the fact that the team is looking at shaking things up from a schematic point of view is at least promising and exactly what fans want to hear.

The Cowboys rank 32nd in total defense, allowing 411.7 yards per game, and 31st in scoring, allowing 30.7 points per game.

The Dallas Cowboys are navigating a tricky Week 5 without full strength, juggling injuries and last-minute changes. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer isn’t wasting time waiting for CeeDee Lamb to heal.

Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer is receiving high praise for his play-calling as the team's offense continues to shine with Dak Prescott at an elite level.

Brian Schottenheimer figured his chance to be a head coach in the NFL had come and gone long before the Dallas Cowboys promoted him a quarter-century

Brian Schottenheimer does. At the time, Schottenheimer was a consultant for the Cowboys, gathering intel on assistant coaches if he got a chance to become a head coach or offensive coordinator. When Schottenheimer became head coach this year with the Cowboys, Adams was among the people he wanted to interview for offensive coordinator.

"I know we're going to have to buckle up. We'll bring our seat belts, Rico, and buckle up," Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer said on Monday. "Can't wait to see him, though."