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“Puppet for Jerry Jones”: Skip Bayless eviscerates Brian Schottenheimer claiming “nobody in the locker room is afraid of” Cowboys HC

Skip Bayless unloaded on Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer following the team’s embarrassing 24-16 loss to the previously winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday night.

By Farouk Yusuf · Sportskeeda

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 3:36 AM

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Skip Bayless criticized Brian Schottenheimer as a puppet for Jerry Jones who commands no fear in the locker room.
The criticism followed the Dallas Cowboys' 24-16 Thursday night loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The Buccaneers entered the contest against Dallas winless on the season before securing the victory.

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Television analyst Skip Bayless strongly criticized Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer following the team's 24-16 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday night. Bayless claimed that Schottenheimer functions as a puppet for team owner Jerry Jones and fails to command fear or authority among players.

The defeat came against a previously winless Buccaneers squad, prompting Bayless to argue that Schottenheimer lacks the necessary presence and respect in the Dallas locker room to effectively lead the team.

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