Can Brian Schottenheimer Become a Difference-Making Head Coach? + Where Does He Rank | Doin’ Alright

Episode 186: Voch Lombardi and Bryan Broaddus take a deep dive into one of the biggest "what if" scenarios in recent Cowboys history: would Mike McCarthy still be the head coach in Dallas if he had handed play-calling duties over to Brian Schottenheimer? The guys break down McCarthy's strengths and shortcomings, discuss how coaching ego can impact team success, and debate whether Dallas missed an opportunity by not empowering Schottenheimer sooner. They also examine the impressive coaching talent that came through the Cowboys organization and why several former Dallas assistants have gone on to become NFL head coaches. Later, the conversation shifts to Brian Schottenheimer's future as the Cowboys' leader. Voch and Bryan discuss why Schottenheimer's greatest strength may not be play-calling, but rather leadership, staff building, and creating the right culture. The guys compare Schottenheimer to coaches around the league, debate whether he'd be their choice over Kellen Moore as a head coach, and explore where he currently ranks among the NFL's top coaching minds. It's a fascinating conversation about leadership, accountability, coaching philosophy, and what it will take for Dallas to finally take the next step. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Intro 02:14 – Viral tweet highlights the Cowboys' 2022 coaching staff 03:19 – Would Mike McCarthy still be coaching Dallas today? 05:53 – Why McCarthy should have delegated play-calling duties 07:28 – Coaching ego, leadership flaws & the Mike Holmgren comparison 09:58 – Which former Cowboys assistants are true difference-makers? 11:21 – Kellen Moore's offensive success vs. Schottenheimer's impact 13:33 – Why Schottenheimer deserves credit for building the Cowboys' staff 17:04 – Did Schottenheimer earn the right to build the defense his way? 21:37 – Kellen Moore vs. Brian Schottenheimer as a franchise head coach 24:49 – Leadership, player relationships & managing an NFL locker room 30:12 – Ranking Schottenheimer against the NFL's top coaches and final thoughts 💰 Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $50 in lineups instantly when you play your first $5+ lineup! https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/CROWN ♨️ RECOVER WITH WORLDSPRINGS ♨️ Get 30% OFF your soak reservation Use code: CGM Visit: WorldSprings.com 📲 FOLLOW OUR HOSTS Bryan Broaddus Instagram:   / bryanbroaddus   Twitter (X): https://x.com/CrwnGlobalMedia Voch Lombardi Instagram:   / voch_lombardi   Twitter (X): https://x.com/vochlombardi 👑 FOLLOW Crown Global Media Twitter (X): https://x.com/CrwnGlobalMedia 📺 WATCH & LISTEN YouTube:    / @crownglobalmedia   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Lmseke... 🔥 OFFICIAL MERCH Your favorite Crown Global Media merch is available now. Shirts, hoodies, trucker hats, and more in Crown and Doin’ Alright styles. 👉 https://esixsportswear.com/crown_glob... 🌐 WEBSITE https://www.crownglobalmedia.com/ 📸 Photos provided by Imagn Images #NFL #DallasCowboys