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The Dallas Cowboys' disappointing 3-5 start has ignited speculation about the future of the franchise, particularly regarding head coach Brian Schottenheimer. Despite the subpar record, the weak NFC East leaves a glimmer of playoff hope, but even a postseason berth might not secure Schottenheimer's job. Former Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant is already looking ahead and has named his preferred successor: Jason Witten.
In a post on X, Bryant wrote, "Im just saying if anything were to happen in Dallas Jason Witten should be the next head coach of the Dallas Cowboys. I can see it..and Id love that." Bryant and Witten were teammates for eight seasons from 2010 to 2017, and Bryant's endorsement stems from a desire to see his former colleague rejuvenate the franchise.
Witten's Coaching Journey
Since retiring from the NFL after the 2020 season, Witten has transitioned into coaching. He served as head coach at Liberty Christian School, leading the team to back-to-back TAPPS state championships in 2023 and 2024, including the school's first-ever TAPPS Division I title. Earlier this year, he became the tight ends coach for the Oklahoma Sooners and was recently promoted to offensive coordinator after Ben Arbuckle was fired.
While Cowboys owner Jerry Jones might be enticed by the sentimental story of bringing Witten home, such a leap to the NFL head coaching ranks seems premature. Witten himself appears content to continue learning at the college level. If Schottenheimer can extend his tenure by another three or four years, Witten could emerge as a logical successor. However, if the Cowboys' current trajectory persists, a replacement might be needed by January 2027, potentially ruling Witten out.
Originally reported by yahoo.