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“This is the problem”: Stephen A. Smith doesn’t hold back while calling out Cowboys HC Brian Schottenheimer for calling himself “a great coach”

ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith did not hold back in questioning the confidence behind Brian Schottenheimer describing himself as a “great coach.

By Farouk Yusuf · Sportskeeda

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 1:57 AM

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Stephen A. Smith called out Brian Schottenheimer for describing himself as a great coach.
Schottenheimer made the remark amid widespread criticism over the Dallas Cowboys' poor start.
The article highlights Smith's reaction on ESPN addressing the coach's defense of his abilities.

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ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith has criticized Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer for describing himself as a "great coach." Schottenheimer made the claim while responding to mounting criticism surrounding the team's poor start to the season.

Smith publicly questioned the confidence behind the statement, arguing that such remarks highlight broader issues within the organization during their early-season struggles.

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