Jerry Jones promoted Schottenheimer from OC to head coach. Here's what it means for Dak Prescott and the Cowboys.

The Dallas Cowboys say offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer has agreed to become the storied franchise’s next coach.

Michael Irvin expressed his displeasure that two of the Cowboys' division rivals will be playing this Sunday for a ticket to Super Bowl LIX.

Brian Schottenheimer is the ninth head coach since Jerry Jones bought the team in 1989, and tenth overall in franchise history.

After teasing bigger names in brighter lights, Jerry Jones ultimately hired low-key assistant Brian Schottenheimer under the cover of night.

The Dallas Cowboys' extensive search for their 10th head football coach ended in their backyard when they promoted Brian Schottenheimer from the offensive coordinator spot he held under his predecessor Mike McCarthy.

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth has learned that offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer, 51, will be the Cowboys' next head coach. Schottenheimer is taking over a club that finished 7-10 last season under Mike McCarthy, whose contract expired earlier this month after five seasons leading the team.

Dallas Cowboys coach Bill Parcells and assistant head coach Sean Payton watch with Keyshawn Johnson (19) on the sidelines during the final minute of19-13 loss to the Oakland Raiders at McAfee Coliseum in Oakland, Calif. on Sunday, October 2, 2005. Pa

The curious part is that Brian has been an assistant coach since 1998, and while he had the tag of “Hot Assistant Coach” for a while, it faded. He’s served as an analyst, a quarterbacks coach, a tight ends coach, and an offensive coordinator since he started his career with the St. Louis Rams, in 1997.

This might not be the best move to get the franchise another ring, but it keeps continuity and to Jones it probably feels safe.

Brian Schottenheimer is the ninth head coach since Jerry Jones bought the team in 1989, and tenth overall in franchise history.