Schottenheimer's Cowboys Debut, Draft & Trade Buzz

0:00It's April 3rd. Welcome in. This is NFL News Today, where football meets AI. Brian Shottenheimer just got named the Dallas Cowboys head coach. But his story with the team goes back to 2022 when Mike McCarthy brought him in as an analyst. That gig helped defensive coordinator Dan Quinn break down offenses, and it gave Shottenheimer a much-needed reset after a tough year with the Jaguars. McCarthy saw it as a family move that paid off big, launching him right back into coordinating. McCarthy praised Shottenheimer as a huge asset, saying he thrived on the defensive side and brought real value, much like Ben McAdoo did before him. Their connection runs deep all the way to 1998, with the chiefs under Shottenheimer's dad, Marty. It was a full circle moment that prepped him perfectly for this head job in Dallas. Fans are buzzing about the 2026 draft, just weeks out, with the Cowboys eyeing defensive back delaying at pick 12 if they hold steady. That'd be a win for the secondary. Meanwhile, Trey talks heat up, and folks like Reed Hansen suggest packaging all pro-returner,

1:05Kovante Turpin, the 29-year-old speedster, who had a down year on offense, but still posted 1,814 return yards last season. Mott drafts are flipping scripts too. And all offense hall could snag tackle Fano at 12 for Dak Prescott's blindside protection, then Speedster. Brazil later to bolster receivers amid questions at tackle and beyond, George Pickens. Turpin's game-breaking juice makes him prime trade bait through 2027. Dallas holds picks 12 and 20, primes to grab Blue Chip Talent, maybe even trading up if Cleveland at 6 slides back for a left tackle. With all this offseason noise, the Cowboys are gearing up to reshape that roster and chase another run.