The Dallas Cowboys chose coordinator Brian Schottenheimer as the 10th coach in franchise history, the team announced Friday night.

The Cowboys promoted offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer to head coach, and it is "Schotty's'' plan to serve as his own play-caller.

“Brian Schottenheimer is known as a career assistant,” Jones said, per ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter. “He ain’t Brian no more,” Jones puzzlingly added. “He is now known as the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys.”

Jones made the comfortable move that likely won't cost too much to replace Mike McCarthy as the Cowboys head coach

Schottenheimer's skill set, energy and understanding of the Cowboys' current situation helped Jerry Jones make his decision.

Schottenheimer began his coaching career back in 1997 when he landed an assistant position with the St. Louis Rams. Over the years, he has served on the coaching staff for teams such as the Washington Commanders, Los Angeles Chargers, New York Jets, Seattle Seahawks, Jacksonville Jaguars and several others.

To say the NFL is perplexed at Jerry Jones' choice for Dallas' next head coach would be a massive understatement.

The Dallas Cowboys have decided on who will replace Mike McCarthy as head coach. Brian Schottenheimer will be the head coach of America’s Team.

Owner Jerry Jones explains why Schottenheimer was the choice to replace Mike McCarthy after disappointing 7-10 season.

Former Florida quarterback Brian Schottenheimer was named the coach of the Dallas Cowboys on Friday. Schottenheimer, who backed up UF Heisman Trophy winner and 1996 national champion Danny Wuerffel, will be officially introduced today at noon at the Cowboys’ news conference.

New head coach Brian Schottenheimer and Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones answered questions on Monday about the hire and the teams efforts moving forward.