Cowboys Coach Schottenheimer Cracks Down on Team Fights

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Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer ordered wind sprints after a series of scuffles during practice, making it clear that he's had enough of team fights. The coach gathered the team for expletive-laced huddles, emphasizing the importance of being competitive without being combative. The team's players, including quarterback Dak Prescott and star receiver CeeDee Lamb, acknowledged Schottenheimer's message and emphasized the need for discipline and accountability.

Key Takeaways:

  • Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer ordered wind sprints after a series of scuffles during practice, a move aimed at teaching the team a lesson and promoting a more competitive rather than combative atmosphere.
  • Schottenheimer gathered the team for huddles, delivering expletive-laced messaging that emphasized the importance of discipline and accountability.
  • Quarterback Dak Prescott acknowledged Schottenheimer's message, stating that the coach is "preaching about being competitive and not combative."
  • Star receiver CeeDee Lamb emphasized the need for discipline and accountability, noting that the team's mistakes have hindered their progress in the past.
  • Lamb stated that the team's mistakes have resulted in penalties and turnovers, hindering their ability to win.
  • Cowboys owner Jerry Jones acknowledged Schottenheimer's efforts to crack down on team fights, stating that the coach has a "standard" for behavior.

Statistics:

  • The Dallas Cowboys committed the fifth-most turnovers (28) in the NFL last season.
  • The team had the fourth-most penalties (128) in the NFL last season.
  • The Cowboys finished the 2022 season with a 7-10 record.

Sources:

  • USA TODAY Sports
  • Jarrett Bell, Columnist, USA TODAY
  • Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys quarterback
  • CeeDee Lamb, Dallas Cowboys receiver
  • Jerry Jones, owner of the Dallas Cowboys