Stephen Jones on 105.3 The Fan | 12-6-24

Dallas Cowboys Head Coach Brian Schottenheimer was Mic'd Up at minicamp where George Pickens, Dak Prescott, and the rest of the team put in one final day of work before the summer break prior to Training Camp.

Head coach Brian Schottenheimer closes out Cowboys minicamp by emphasizing confidence in the roster, the growth of team culture, and the progress made on both sides of the ball. He highlights emerging young players, leadership development, and the importance of staying focused through the break before Training Camp as Dallas gears up for the 2026 season.

Defensive coordinator Christian Parker meets with the media during Cowboys minicamp to discuss the foundation of his defensive system, centered around communication, teaching, and collective accountability. Parker outlines how the unit is building chemistry across all levels, the rapid development of rookies like Caleb Downs, and the leadership emerging from veterans up front. He also shares insight into his transition to calling plays, his coaching philosophy, and how the defense is working to establish a clear identity heading into Training Camp.

Offensive coordinator Klayton Adams meets with the media ahead of minicamp practice to discuss how the Cowboys' offense is progressing and adapting heading into 2026. Adams breaks down the importance of evolving schematically, improving red zone execution, and maximizing personnel strengths, while emphasizing that growth will happen organically throughout the season. He also shares insight on the offensive line competition, versatility across the roster, and how the offense continues to build chemistry against a new defensive system in practice.

Head coach Brian Schottenheimer meets with the media during Cowboys minicamp, discussing George Pickens' return and what it means for the locker room as Dallas builds toward the season. Schottenheimer highlights the team's growing chemistry, leadership development across the defense, and the emphasis on communication under the new scheme. He also touches on offensive identity, emerging young playmakers, and how the Cowboys are finishing out their offseason program before heading to Training Camp.

Head coach Brian Schottenheimer addresses the media during OTA availability, emphasizing competition at multiple positions, including backup QB and Left Tackle. Schottenheimer discusses the importance of building depth, and how roster spots will be earned through consistency and special teams contributions. He also shares updates on player availability, offers insight into the offense's focus on ball security, and explains how stronger relationships and accountability are shaping the team's culture heading into minicamp.

Head coach Brian Schottenheimer meets with the media during open OTA practice to discuss the Cowboys' offseason progress, including early impressions of defensive coordinator Christian Parker's system and the development of rookies like Caleb Downs. Schottenheimer also addresses George Pickens' absence from voluntary workouts, the team's pass‑rush depth, and his growth entering year two as head coach while balancing responsibilities on both sides of the ball.

Head coach Brian Schottenheimer speaks with media prior to rookie minicamp practice about his first impressions of Caleb Downs, the staff's process in choosing their green dot player for the upcoming season, George Pickens signing his franchise tag, Malachi Lawrence, and more.

Jerry Jones, Stephen Jones, Will McClay, and Brian Schottenheimer meet with the media after day two of the 2026 NFL Draft where the Dallas Cowboys drafted Jaishawn Barham.

Cowboys COO and Co‑Owner Stephen Jones joins 105.3 The Fan to break down Dallas' first night of the NFL Draft, including the aggressive move to secure Caleb Downs and the trade‑back that added value before selecting Malachi Lawrence. Jones discusses the team's draft‑day decision‑making, Christian Parker's influence on the defensive vision, the plan for Day 2 without a second‑round pick, and how the new additions fit into the Cowboys' evolving defense moving forward.

Jerry Jones, Stephen Jones, Will McClay, and Brian Schottenheimer meet with the media after day one of the 2026 NFL Draft where the Dallas Cowboys drafted Jaishawn Barham.

Jerry Jones, Stephen Jones, Will McClay, and Brian Schottenheimer meet with the media ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft to discuss the team's draft philosophy, trade flexibility with two first‑round picks, positional value, injury considerations, and how the Cowboys balance best‑player‑available with roster needs. The group also addresses George Pickens playing under the franchise tag, the role of character and "brain work" in evaluations, and how modern tools like analytics and AI factor into preparation—before a surprise visit from former U.S. President Bill Clinton.

Cowboys COO and Co-Owner Stephen Jones joins 105.3 The Fan to discuss Dallas' draft philosophy, the importance of long‑term roster planning under the salary cap, and how experience factors into prospect evaluations. Jones also addresses draft grades, trade‑up and trade‑down realities, player visits, injury considerations, culture building, and how free agency has positioned the Cowboys heading into the draft.

Owner, President, & General Manager Jerry Jones spoke to the media at the NFL League meetings to discuss placing the franchise tag on George Pickens, potential addition of an 18th game to the regular season, the growing popularity of the NFL & more.

Cowboys co-owner Stephen Jones spoke with the media to share his thoughts on the results of the votes for the NFL league rule change proposals, his opinion on offseason moves, and more.

Head Coach Brian Schottenheimer met with the media to share his thoughts on free agency, the upcoming NFL Draft, his conversations with George Pickens, and more.

Head coach Brian Schottenheimer speaks with staff writer Tommy Yarrish from Texas Pro Day, discussing what he looks for in prospects, his increased role in the draft process, trust in DC Christian Parker, and how free agency has positioned the Cowboys entering the 2026 NFL Draft.

Cowboys Owner, President and General Manager Jerry Jones speaks with media to discuss the Cowboys' defensive overhaul in free agency, veteran additions to the roster and why he believes Dallas is positioned to improve in 2026 and more from the Grand Prix of Arlington. FOX Sports broadcaster Chris Meyers also shares his thoughts on the event.

Cowboys Owner/President/General Manager Jerry Jones speaks with media from the NFL Combine and shares that Cowboys plan to be aggressive in free agency, willing to invest now to improve the roster and address defensive needs as the 2026 league year approaches. He also touches on the latest contract negotiations with George Pickens and Brandon Aubrey.

Head coach Brian Schottenheimer speaks with media from the NFL Scouting Combine and outlines the Cowboys' new defensive structure, emphasizing versatility, football IQ, and development as key traits for personnel moving forward.

Tommy Yarrish speaks with defensive line coach Marcus Dixon as he describes being back back in Dallas as a dream come true, the leadership on the defense and more.

Tommy Yarrish meets with Defensive Pass Game Coordinator/Defensive Backs Derrick Ansley to speak on the thorough interview process he went through, what he still uses from working under Nick Saban at Alabama and more.

Patrik Walker from DallasCowboys.com meets with outside linebackers coach Chidera Uzo-Diribe to discuss getting the call to come to Dallas, what can translate from being at Georgia to the Cowboys and more.

Nicole Hutchison talks with secondary coach Ryan Smith as he discusses his history with Christian Parker, what stood out to him during the 2025 Cowboys season

Kyle Youmans talks with inside linebackers coach Scott Symons as he talks about the interview process to come to Dallas, what he anticipate from the linebacker group and more.