That was just one failure indicator in a rocky debut for newish Cowboys chief Brian Schottenheimer. In his postgame speech following a gut punch loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, he reiterated his goals of establishing a winning culture. In his postgame press conference, Schottenheimer articulated his philosophy by stating, “I don’t find any moral victories when this team’s built on a culture that’s all about winning.” He enthusiastically underscored the depth of his belief in accountability and performance. He repeated the phrase “no moral victories” four times in his brief press conference to hammer home the point.
The Cowboys were given a golden opportunity to seize control in the fourth quarter. Sadly, a game-ending dropped pass from CeeDee Lamb spoiled Dak Prescott’s chance at possibly his 24th career game-winning drive in the fourth quarter or overtime. Prescott acknowledged the need for improvement, saying, “We’ve just got to play a little bit more complementary.” This quote mirrored what the team had been facing all game having a hard time coordinating their efforts from the offense to the defense.
In a bid to address the team’s shortcomings, Schottenheimer reviewed the Eagles’ loss with his players on Monday through a program he calls “Good, Better, How.” He explained, “We’ll talk about what we did good, what do we need to do better, and then the things we need to do better. How do you do that?” This collaborative approach is designed to build capacity and resilience among the team as they get ready to take on new challenges ahead.
Poor result of the weekend. Even in that loss, there were some really impressive performances on the field. Their previously high flying Cowboys’ offense finally awoke, putting 20 points on the board during the first half, with quarter scoring on all four possessions. Rookie running back Javonte Williams always knew he would one day make history. He became the first Cowboy since Herschel Walker in 1986 to score that many rushing TDs in his debut. The team’s defensive issues were obvious. They gave up a whopping 123 rushing yards in the first 30 minutes and only managed to pick up one sack on the night. Micah Parsons, recently traded to the Green Bay Packers, left a significant gap in their defensive lineup, contributing to their inability to create turnovers.
Even with the loss Jones, the owner of the Dallas Cowboys, said he was hopeful. And you know what, I’m encouraged,” he said I think we can win a lot of games.” His comments demonstrate an understanding that the team absolutely can turn things around. He expects them to get better as Schottenheimer finds his groove in his new role.
The Dallas Cowboys are anticipating their primetime showdown with the New York Giants at AT&T Stadium in Week 2. Beyond that, Schottenheimer is trying to bring a winning culture into the organization. He reiterated that maintaining a balanced perspective is crucial for long-term success, saying, “Why do you do that? Again, this is a 17-round title fight that you’ve got to qualify for the postseason, and so if I’m really, really high or really, really low when we lose, then I’m not doing my job as the leader.”
Geared with these positive vibes, Schottenheimer hopes to instill a greater sense of resilience and adaptability in his team. Cowboys have an excellent opportunity to right the ship when they return home to face the Giants. After their painful loss and all the lessons learned, this match can serve to help solidify the resolve to win.
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