Dez Bryant has urged Jerry Jones to consider Jason Witten as a potential replacement for Brian Schottenheimer if the Dallas Cowboys decide to make a coaching change.
The former Cowboys wide receiver made his feelings clear after Witten helped the Oklahoma Sooners secure a 23-7 victory over the Florida Gators. Bryant believes his former teammate could be the answer if things continue to go wrong in Dallas.
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The Cowboys have struggled with consistency and discipline this season, despite moving to 4-5 after their 27-23 victory over the Indianapolis Colts. Schottenheimer has faced criticism over the team’s performances and Bryant has now made his preferred alternative known.
Dez Bryant believes Jason Witten should be next Dallas Cowboys head coach
Reacting to a clip of Witten addressing the Oklahoma players in the locker room, Bryant posted on X:
“I’m sharing this post because of Witten! I’m just saying, @dallascowboys, if things don’t go right, you know what to do. š©µ ā”
It is not the first time Bryant has backed Witten for the Dallas job. He previously suggested the former tight end should become the Cowboys’ next head coach if a change were to happen.
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Witten has already made an impression in his first game as Oklahoma’s interim offensive coordinator.
Tight end Hayden Hansen said the former NFL star “lit a fire under all of our b********”, while offensive lineman Michael Fasusi praised his mindset and knowledge.
Witten also delivered a strong message to the players after the win, demanding greater intensity in their preparation.
“That’s right. Don’t flinch. We gotta get better,” Witten said. “We gotta practice harder; we gotta practice with more intention, okay? The coaching staff never flinched. The offensive staff, they put their head down and went to work, okay? But don’t forget, it’s a team. There’s big kicks, and there’s great defense out there, man. Alright, let it be a lesson for life. Football is a meritocracy. You get what you earn. You guys earned it this week. Let’s keep stacking.”
Oklahoma finished with 351 total offensive yards against Florida, including 207 passing yards and 144 on the ground.
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Head coach Brent Venables has also backed Witten’s potential as a full-time coach, revealing that becoming a coordinator is one of his ambitions.
Witten spent 16 seasons with Dallas, appearing in 255 games and recording 1,215 receptions for 12,977 yards and 72 touchdowns. He also earned 11 Pro Bowl selections.
With Schottenheimer under pressure, Bryant clearly believes Witten deserves consideration if the Cowboys decide to look in a different direction.
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