The Cowboys have retreated into their turtle shell, which continues to harden over the years and is now impacting every alligator-armed attempt to reach success. | From @KDDrummondNFL

The Dallas Cowboys are headed into a new era under Brian Schottenheimer, formally introduced Monday as the team’s head coach. No, Schottenheimer wasn’t a hot name this hiring cycle, nor has he ever been a head coach.

Jerry Jones and the Cowboys are taking a lot of heat for hiring first-time head coach Brian Schottenheimer. But here's why it makes sense.