Brian Schottenheimer may be a controversial choice, but his experience makes him a strong candidate for the Dallas Cowboys' head coaching role.

Schottenheimer has been in Dallas the past three seasons, spending the last two as the Cowboys’ offensive coordinator.

Cowboys coaching target Brian Schottenheimer comes from a well-known, but uninspiring coaching tree. | From @ReidDHanson

A person with knowledge of the plan says the Dallas Cowboys intend to interview Brian Schottenheimer, their offensive coordinator, in the search to replace former coach Mike McCarthy.

Dallas’ coaching search went the unexpected route Tuesday as Schottenheimer became the latest candidate to interview for the position.

Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer is reportedly set for a second interview regarding the team's head coaching vacancy. According

Brian Schottenheimer is expected to be named the new head coach of the Cowboys, according to longtime reporter Clarence Hill Jr. “Look for the Cowboys to cross the finish line on hiring Brian Schottenheimer no later than Friday, possibly today,” Hill wrote on X Thursday.

The Dallas Cowboys could be closing in on promoting Brian Schottenheimer to replace Mike McCarthy as head coach. Fans in Big D might not be too happy with this.

Schottenheimer has reportedly received the most facetime with Cowboys brass, getting two days' worth of interviews this week.

The Dallas Cowboys are reportedly considering one of their current coaches for two positions. Per NFL Network's Jane Slater, Dallas completed its

Cowboys fans immediately called out their team after Dallas interviewed Brian Schottenheimer to be its next head coach.