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Cowboys lost 33-30: A Trade Won’t Fix Bad Coaching

I’m firing Brian Schottenheimer and Christian Parker as coaches of the Dallas Cowboys, the first chance I get if I’m in charge of this team. After that 33-30 loss to the Arizona Cardinals, I felt the play-calling by the coaches…

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 12:00 PM
Cowboys lost 33-30: A Trade Won’t Fix Bad Coaching
Key Things to Know
  • Writer Cody Warren argues Dallas should fire Brian Schottenheimer and Christian Parker instead of pursuing trades.
  • The Dallas Cowboys suffered a 33-30 loss to the Arizona Cardinals after leading late in the fourth quarter.
  • Warren criticizes Schottenheimer's offensive play-calling after Dallas converted just 6 of 16 third downs.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Inside The Star writer Cody Warren argues that the Dallas Cowboys should fire coaches Brian Schottenheimer and Christian Parker following a 33-30 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Warren asserts that poor play-calling on both sides of the ball caused Dallas to surrender a 14-point fourth-quarter lead against a depleted Arizona offense.

According to Warren, acquiring new players before the trade deadline will not resolve the recurring tactical failures on offense and defense. He criticizes Schottenheimer's late-game situational calls and Parker's defense for allowing Arizona backup quarterback Gardner Minshew and running back Tyler Allgeier to dominate the second half.

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