By Solomon 
Brian Schottenheimer has wasted no time getting to work as the new head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, finalizing his coaching staff in record time.
As expected, the Cowboys quickly locked in Matt Eberflus as the defensive coordinator and Nick Sorensen as the special teams coordinator. They also brought in Dave Borgonzi to coach linebackers, Andre Curtis as the defensive pass game coordinator, and Aaron Whitecotton to lead the defensive line.
One notable hire is defensive backs coach David Overstreet, who worked with Eberflus in Chicago. Overstreet played a key role in turning the Bears’ secondary into a force to be reckoned with, so Dallas is hoping he can do the same in Texas.
The Cowboys didn’t stop there, rounding out their offensive staff with a mix of experienced and up-and-coming coaches. Steve Shimko is now the quarterbacks coach, Derrick Foster will lead the running backs, Junior Adams takes over as wide receivers coach, Lunda Wells will handle the tight ends, and Conor Riley has been tapped to coach the offensive line.
Adams and Riley stand out as two of the most intriguing hires. Adams previously coached at the University of Oregon, where he helped develop stars like Cooper Kupp and Rome Odunze. Riley, coming straight from Kansas State, played a huge role in shaping one of the best rushing attacks in college football.
The Cowboys also made a smart move by bringing in former Browns offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey as a pass-game specialist. He’ll assist with offensive strategy and game planning throughout the season.
Now, the team shifts its focus to free agency, which kicks off on March 12. Owner Jerry Jones has made it clear he expected a deeper playoff run this year and is determined to turn things around.
“I wouldn’t have signed Dak Prescott to the biggest contract in the NFL if I didn’t want to win now,” Jones told CBS Sports. “It’s a shocker to be at this Super Bowl and not have the Cowboys here. So we’re going to do everything we can to get there.”
However, despite Jones’ big talk, history suggests Dallas won’t be making any major splashes in free agency. Last year, the Cowboys spent the least amount of money in the NFL on free agents—just $18.85 million, spread across 11 one-year contracts.
Realistically, the Cowboys’ best path to success will be through the 2025 NFL Draft and keeping their key players healthy throughout the season.