{"id":592076,"date":"2026-04-07T21:50:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T21:50:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/592076\/"},"modified":"2026-04-07T21:50:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T21:50:10","slug":"cowboys-brian-schottenheimer-still-must-prove-doubters-wrong-nfl-hc-rankings-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/592076\/","title":{"rendered":"Cowboys’ Brian Schottenheimer Still Must Prove Doubters Wrong, NFL HC Rankings Show"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer<\/a> is gearing up for his second year leading the team, after finishing with a 7-9-1 record and missing the NFL playoffs for the second consecutive season. <\/p>\n

The Cowboys are aiming for a bounce-back year after beginning a defensive overhaul, which started with the hiring of new defensive coordinator Christian Parker<\/a>. In the early wave of free agency, Dallas brought in several players who can be plugged into Parker’s scheme and make an immediate impact. <\/p>\n

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But while the Cowboys appear to be heading in a positive direction to start the new league year, there are still some doubters about whether he is the right man for the job or an elite head coach. <\/p>\n

With just over two weeks until the 2026 NFL draft, respected NFL writer John Frascella shared his head coaching rankings<\/a> that have Schottenheimer sitting outside of the top 20. <\/p>\n

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Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer looks on before the game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. | Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Schottenheimer checks in as the No. 22-ranked head coach, which is one spot behind former Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy<\/a>, who was hired by the Pittsburgh Steelers earlier this year. <\/p>\n

Only one NFC East head coach, former Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn, who leads the Washington Commanders (No. 25), is ranked lower than Coach Schotty. <\/p>\n

While there is a strong belief and confidence in Schottenheimer’s ability to turn the team around within the organization, it looks like his sophomore campaign will go a long way in changing the leaguewide perception. <\/p>\n

A full look at Frascella’s NFL head coaching rankings can be seen below. <\/p>\n

John Frascella 2026 NFL Head Coaching Rankings\"The<\/p>\n

The NFL shield logo at the Super Bowl LX Experience at the Moscone Center. | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

1. Los Angeles Rams: Sean McVay
2. Seattle Seahawks: Mike Macdonald
3. San Francisco 49ers: Kyle Shanahan
4. Chicago Bears: Ben Johnson
5. Kansas City Chiefs: Andy Reid
6. New England Patriots: Mike Vrabel
7. Houston Texans: DeMeco Ryans
8. Denver Broncos: Sean Payton
9. Green Bay Packers: Matt LaFleur
10. Jacksonville Jaguars: Liam Coen
11. Minnesota Vikings: Kevin O’Connell
12. Carolina Panthers: Dave Canales
13. New Orleans Saints: Kellen Moore
14. Las Vegas Raiders: Klint Kubiak
15. Indianapolis Colts: Shane Steichen
16. Philadelphia Eagles: Nick Sirianni
17. Detroit Lions: Dan Campbell
18. Baltimore Ravens: Jesse Minter
19. New York Giants: John Harbaugh
20. Buffalo Bills: Joe Brady
21. Pittsburgh Steelers: Mike McCarthy
22. Dallas Cowboys: Brian Schottenheimer
23. Cincinnati Bengals: Zac Taylor
24. Cleveland Browns: Todd Monken
25. Washington Commanders: Dan Quinn
26. Arizona Cardinals: Mike LaFleur
27. Miami Dolphins: Jeff Hafley
28. Los Angeles Chargers: Jim Harbaugh
29. Atlanta Falcons: Kevin Stefanski
30. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Todd Bowles
31. Tennessee Titans: Robert Saleh
32. New York Jets: Aaron Glenn<\/p>\n

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