Stephen A. Smith critiques Cowboys HC Brian Schottenheimer’s self-praise

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Stephen A. Smith critiques Cowboys HC Brian Schottenheimer’s self-praise
Summary

Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer defended himself amid the team's struggles, stating confidence in his coaching ability. Despite acknowledging deserved criticism, he insisted on his greatness during a Thursday press conference. ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith responded sharply, questioning Schottenheimer's record of 9-13-1 over two seasons, including a 2-4 start this year. Smith argued that results should speak louder than self-assessment and noted the team's performance in recent losses, adding pressure ahead of the Week 7 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles.

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  • •Schottenheimer’s Cowboys rank last in defense according to PFN’s scores.
  • •The team has lost two consecutive games, scoring a total of 29 points.
  • •Smith argues that Schottenheimer must prove his claims with better results.
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Brian Schottenheimer isn’t backing away from the pressure in Dallas, even with the team struggling to find its footing. The Cowboys’ head coach believes in his ability to lead the team, but that confidence has become a talking point as losses pile up.

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