5 Coaches Who Could Take the Cowboys to the Next Level

Inside The Star writer Cody Warren outlines five defensive-minded head coaching candidates who could elevate the Dallas Cowboys if current head coach Brian Schottenheimer is replaced. Warren highlights Georgia's Kirby Smart as his top choice, citing his championship record, staff development, and defensive rebuilding ability. Oregon's Dan Lanning and Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman are also featured as prominent collegiate targets with strong defensive track records.

The piece also explores two high-profile wildcard options in former NFL head coach Bill Belichick, now coaching at the University of North Carolina, and retired seven-time national champion Nick Saban. Warren argues that Dallas needs a defensive expert capable of fixing the team's persistent defensive issues and building a strong staff to complement veteran quarterback Dak Prescott.