Brian Schottenheimer

“We want to get the work in. I thought it settled down and it was very chippy early on, but it was unfortunate.”

Brian Schottenheimer · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19

Schottenheimer reflected on the chippy nature of the joint practice with the Saints.

“Right now, I’m in charge of fight club,”

Brian Schottenheimer · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19

Schottenheimer commented after multiple fights broke out during a joint practice between the Cowboys and Saints.

“Donovan’s a very bright young man, and, again, he understands he can’t hurt the football team. It’s part of a growth mindset for him.”

Brian Schottenheimer · said 2026-08-18 · reported 2026-08-19

Schottenheimer described linebacker Donovan Ezeiruaku after his ejection from the joint practice for fighting.

“To be very, very clear, we’re not taking (expletive) from anybody, but we also have to have the discipline to not play over the edge and hurt the football team, get penalties, do things like that,”

Brian Schottenheimer · said 2026-08-18 · reported 2026-08-19

Schottenheimer balanced praise for players standing up for teammates with concern about penalties.

“We’ll have a long conversation, you know,”

Brian Schottenheimer · said 2026-08-18 · reported 2026-08-19

Schottenheimer commented on how he would address Donovan Ezeiruaku's ejection for fighting.

“Honestly, I got to go look at the film ’cause I was playing referee the whole time,”

Brian Schottenheimer · said 2026-08-18 · reported 2026-08-19

Schottenheimer reacted to the chaotic practice, noting he had to referee instead of coach.

“We’re going to play on the edge and we’re not going to take . . . shit from anybody,”

Brian Schottenheimer · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19

Schottenheimer defended his team's aggressive, edgy style of play.

“Our football team needs this work, and overall, I was disappointed in the work today because I didn’t think we got enough good work. I thought there were too many bodies on the ground, and it just felt sloppy to me.”

Brian Schottenheimer · said 2026-08-18 · reported 2026-08-19

Schottenheimer expressed disappointment with the quality of work at the joint practice.

“Our football team needs this work, and overall, I was disappointed in the work today because I didn’t think we got enough good work.”

Brian Schottenheimer · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19

Schottenheimer expressed disappointment in the quality of work during the joint practice.

“But at the same time, I don’t think [the Saints] were the only ones stirring up the shit. I think we might’ve been stirring it up as well. It was a sloppy practice all in all, and it’s got to be better.”

Brian Schottenheimer · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19

Schottenheimer acknowledged both teams contributed to the practice's chaos.

“If you don't think we can win a Super Bowl, don't come out to Oxnard, because you're in the wrong place.”

Brian Schottenheimer · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-24

Dak Prescott recalled Brian Schottenheimer's message to the team on Day 1 of camp.