Brian Schottenheimer: Defensive adjustments and the urgency for results
Brian Schottenheimer knows time is running out to correct mistakes. The Cowboys allowed 410 yards and 27 first downs, while players like Rico Dowdle and George Pickens dominated both the ground and air game.
Schottenheimer emphasized that the offense shows flashes of brilliance, but without a solid defense, the margin for error is minimal.
With CeeDee Lamb returning from injury, Schottenheimer trusts that the Lamb-Pickens combination could be a strategic punch, but he also acknowledges that shoring up the defense may require more drastic measures.
“You’ll see clearly on the tape what we didn’t do right, and we’ll fix it,” Brian Schottenheimer said, stressing his commitment to finding solutions without pointing fingers, while implying that management must act quickly.
Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer: “That locker room is hurting. I’m hurting. … It’s going to jump off the film at us, the things we didn’t do well. We’ll get them fixed. I don’t worry about this team starting to point fingers in any way, shape or form.” https://t.co/odWnhru8Rk
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) October 13, 2025
Jerry Jones and the $32 million trade: a potential solution
With pressure mounting, a multi-million-dollar trade could ease Brian Schottenheimer burden.
Since Micah Parsons’ departure, the Cowboys have recorded only 11 sacks in six games. Kristopher Knox of Bleacher Report suggests that Kayvon Thibodeaux, a former first-round pick currently with the Giants, could be the defensive piece they need.
The 24-year-old Thibodeaux has a contract worth $31.3 million and has already amassed 23.5 sacks in 49 career games.
Brian Schottenheimer could see his addition as an opportunity to strengthen the defensive line, reduce pressure on the quarterback, and restore the team’s confidence.
As the Cowboys prepare for the upcoming challenges of the season, Brian Schottenheimer remains calm but makes it clear that adjustments and potential moves by Jerry Jones will determine whether Dallas can compete for the championship again.
