There was a time in Dallas — not all that long ago — when being the “Right Kind of Guy” was enough.
Jason Garrett’s Dallas Cowboys were built around that label. Professionalism, discipline, and good behavior were the priority — and the locker room reflected that.
But it also had walls.
Positional groups stuck to themselves. Linemen with linemen. Skill guys with skill guys. Offense sometimes stayed on one side, defense on the other. And special teams? Rarely felt like they were part of the whole.
It wasn’t malicious — it was just the structure.
But according to Dak Prescott, things have changed.
Said Dak, "I believe that Schotty's doing it the right way from the top down.''
Brian Schottenheimer has brought a new dynamic to the building. A new standard. One built on integration, connection, and shared purpose across all phases of the roster.
This isn’t just a coaching shift — it’s a culture shift. What Schottenheimer is building isn’t just about X’s and O’s or good character on paper. It’s about connection — authentic, intentional, and program-wide.
He’s not scrapping everything the Garrett era stood for. He’s expanding it. Blending toughness with transparency. Chemistry with competition.
You don’t have to deeply know or connect with the person behind the player to be a good coach. But if you do? You’re far more likely to raise that player’s floor — because they’re far more likely to give you everything they’ve got in return.
It’s no longer about being the “Right Kind of Guy” for your position group. It’s about being the right kind of teammate for the entire building.
And for the first time in a long time, the Cowboys feel like one team again.
