“I’m Shot in the Heart”: Skip Bayless Slams Jerry Jones for Hiring Brian Schottenheimer
In a recent episode of *Undisputed*, sports commentator Skip Bayless expressed his deep disapproval of the Dallas Cowboys’ decision to hire Brian Schottenheimer as the team’s offensive coordinator.
Bayless, known for his blunt and often controversial opinions, called the move “a disaster” and proclaimed that it felt like a personal blow. The backlash was immediate, with Bayless claiming that he was “shot in the heart” by the decision to bring Schottenheimer on board.
Schottenheimer, who has had an extensive coaching career in the NFL, was named as the Cowboys’ new offensive coordinator after Kellen Moore’s departure. While Schottenheimer brings experience from coaching several NFL teams, including the New York Jets, Seattle Seahawks, and Los Angeles Rams, his tenure has been far from stellar.
He has earned a reputation for conservative, sometimes unimaginative playcalling that many analysts and fans criticize. His track record with the Jets, in particular, stands out, as he was part of a period marked by middling offensive production despite talented rosters.
For Bayless, this hire represents another example of what he believes to be Jerry Jones’ inability to adapt and make the bold decisions needed to push the Cowboys to a Super Bowl.
As someone who is critical of the Cowboys’ leadership, Bayless lamented that Jones continues to make hires based on past familiarity rather than taking risks with innovative offensive minds. The hiring of Schottenheimer, in Bayless’ eyes, signified a step backward rather than forward for a team that has consistently fallen short in the postseason.
Bayless was particularly vocal about Schottenheimer’s previous record of underwhelming offenses, and he argued that the Cowboys’ offensive potential with quarterback Dak Prescott and a talented roster should be maximized by someone with fresh ideas. The decision to hire Schottenheimer, he argued, reeks of “old-school” thinking, something the modern NFL is quickly moving away from.
Despite Bayless’ harsh critique, Jerry Jones and the Cowboys organization have stood by the hire, insisting that Schottenheimer’s experience and understanding of the game will contribute to the team’s overall success.
Whether or not Schottenheimer can quiet critics and elevate the Cowboys’ offense remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: Skip Bayless isn’t holding back in his criticism of Jones’ latest decision.