Brian Schottenheimer forgot what made Cowboys’ offense work, and he’s paying for it

The Landry Hat's Michael Haney argues that Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer has abandoned the running game, placing his coaching future at risk. Dallas has dropped to a 2-4 record while leading the NFL in pass rate at 67.47 percent. Haney contends that an overreliance on quarterback Dak Prescott has eliminated the offensive balance that previously supported the team's efficiency.

Under Schottenheimer, the Cowboys hold an 8-4-1 record when rushing at least 25 times, compared to 1-9 when recording fewer attempts. Haney notes that although defensive coordinator Christian Parker's unit shares blame for the slump, Schottenheimer must revive the rushing attack to improve ball control and protect his job.