DALLAS — Newly appointed Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer says his promotion is about more than just football. For him, it’s a family legacy. Speaking at a press conference, Schottenheimer became emotional as he reflected on his late father, Marty Schottenheimer, a legendary NFL coach.

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

After the Dallas Cowboys parted ways with Mike McCarthy, they reportedly courted a number of head coaching candidates, including Deion Sanders. In the end, the Cowboys went with an underwhelming choice: Brian Schottenheimer,