Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn agrees to terms with Jets to be head coach :: Dallas Morning News
Another top candidate is gone. The Jets will hire Aaron Glenn (their 1994 first-round draft pick) to be their next head coach. The former Texas A&M Aggie did a stint with Dallas as a player, but it was the past four years as Detroit’s defensive coordinator that made him a hot prospect this hiring cycle. The Cowboys never even spoke with him about their opening.
Report: Cowboys, Brian Schottenheimer continue 2nd day of talks about HC role :: Cowboys Wire
The talks that started Tuesday went into a bonus round on Wednesday, but whether they constituted a genuine “second interview” or were just a continuation of the first day is unclear. Schottenheimer has reportedly spoken to the club about both the head coach and offensive coordinator position, but he has also made it known he’s expecting to call his own own plays if he wins the top spot.
Why Brian Schottenheimer’s Cowboys interview highlights NFL nepo’ baby problem :: Fort Worth Star-Telegram
In the NFL, it’s less “who you know” and more “who you’re related to.” Eleven of the league’s 32 head coaches are related to a current or former coach. There are 24 coordinators- almost 25% of them leaguewide- who are related to current or former coaches. If Brian’s last name weren’t Schottenheimer, he likely wouldn’t even be a Cowboys assistant, let alone the frontrunner for the head job.
Brian Schottenheimer’s coaching mentors are a valid cause for concern for Cowboys fans :: Cowboys Wire
He’s got the longevity, but Brian Schottenheimer’s teachers are mostly famous for all the wrong reasons. He worked under Eric Mangini, Rex Ryan, Jeff Fisher, Pete Carroll, and Urban Meyer before teaming up with Mike McCarthy. None are known for being brilliant or innovative offensive minds; most are downright uninspiring. If he’s the leading candidate now in Dallas…
Making a case for drafting a RB in the first 3 rounds :: The Mothership
Yes, the new generation of draftniks warns against it. But recent history shows that using an early pick on a stud running back can pay off big. In the last six Pro Bowls, 32 of the 40 running backs were picked in the first two rounds. Ashton Jeanty looks to actually be the real deal, but Iowa’s Kaleb Johnson is no consolation prize and could likely be had in the second round. Ohio State’s TreVeyon Henderson could pair well with Rico Dowdle and may still be waiting as late as the third round.
2025 NFL mock draft: Mel Kiper’s Round 1 pick predictions :: ESPN+
The guru sticks with conventional wisdom by bypassing the running back with the 12th overall pick. Instead, Kiper likes Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III to go to Dallas, predicting that the Cowboys will try to solve their RB issue through free agency. “Putting Burden’s valuable after-the-catch ability opposite CeeDee Lamb would open things up for Dak Prescott,” Kiper writes. “Dallas has been looking for a reliable one-two receiver punch in the offense for a while; it hasn’t had two WRs over 700 receiving yards since 2021, when Amari Cooper was still in town. Burden has the explosive traits to change that.”
3 sleeper WR prospects the Cowboys should consider drafting :: SI.com
Burden is the buzzworthy name, but there are plenty of talented wide receivers who are slightly more off the radar. Matthew Golden of Texas could last until the third round, along with Oregon’s speedy Tez Johnson. Watch out for Stanford’s Elic Ayonmanor, too- a physical and big-bodied pass-catcher who gives Dez Bryant vibes.
This position coach hire will be every bit as crucial as next Cowboys coordinators :: Cowboys Wire
No position coach is more important to Dallas right now than the offensive line coach. If Zack Martin retires or leaves this offseason, the oldest starting lineman on the team will be just 27 years old. And Terence Steele has looked shaky of late. Getting a good teacher and a proper scheme in place is critical to the OL’s development, since Mike Solari has yielded just mediocre results.
Cowboys next DC must have this one trait or nothing else will matter :: Cowboys Wire
Dan Quinn’s last defense in Dallas crumbled against quality opponents, and then Mike Zimmer’s crew got off to a very slow start in 2024. Though they got better, they still struggled mightily against the run. But Zimmer’s no-nonsense attitude did bring accountability to the group. The next DC absolutely must continue that trend to keep things headed in the right direction.
5 face-palm candidates for Cowboys head coach who Jerry Jones can fawn over :: Cowboys Wire
Think it can’t get any worse? Think again. Jerry Jones could do a 180 and bring Jason Garrett back to town. How about Eric Bieniemy, years after he was a hot commodity on the market? Remember Adam Gase? Or, if we’re talking first-timers, maybe Stephen Belichick deserves a shot. Heck, at this point, let’s just name Jerry the head coach like he’s always wanted.
Brazil in discussions with NFL about long-term contract for international games :: The Athletic
After hosting their first NFL contest this season, Brazil is interested in a four-, five-, or six-year deal that would bring the league back for as many as two games a year. September’s Eagles-Packers tilt in São Paulo drew huge crowds, generated a massive amount of economic impact, and is already considered one of the greatest one-day events in the country’s history. “If we had a 300,000-person stadium,” São Paulo’s president of tourism said, “we would sell out the 300,000 seats.”
2025 NFC Championship: Watch as Philadelphia mayor Cherelle Parker botches spelling of ‘E-A-G-L-E-S’ chant :: CBS Sports
It’s just six letters long, but the city’s mayor managed to blow one-third of them. At a recent press conference, Parker tried to get the crowd going with the team’s famous chant, but it came out “E-L-G-S-E-S!”
