Adding a little levity to the situation, a “things could actually be worse” look at the Cowboys’ coaching search. | From @BenGrimaldi

For the third time, Jerry Jones looked down the hall to find his head coach. And if hiring Brian Schottenheimer on Friday night to be the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys doesn’t make you sick, wait ‘til you read what Jerry said.

After teasing bigger names in brighter lights, Jerry Jones ultimately hired low-key assistant Brian Schottenheimer under the cover of night.

Cowboys are hiring offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer as their new head coach, Jerrry Jones tells ESPN. “Brian Schottenheimer is known as a career assistant,” Jones said. “He ain’t Brian no more. He is now known as the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys.” pic.twitter.com/JtGoltP1mC

The Dallas Cowboys are hiring offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer as their new head coach, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

The Dallas Cowboys are still searching for a new head coach, and they are currently looking at former Seahawks HC Peter Caroll.

Dallas has promoted Cowboys offensive coordinator Brian Scottenheimer to be the franchise's 10th head coach -- and the ninth under Jones' ownership that began in 1989 -- the team announced Friday night.

Jerry Jones' search to replace Mike McCarthy didn't take him far. The Cowboys are hiring Brian Schottenheimer as their new head coach.

The curious part is that Brian has been an assistant coach since 1998, and while he had the tag of “Hot Assistant Coach” for a while, it faded. He’s served as an analyst, a quarterbacks coach, a tight ends coach, and an offensive coordinator since he started his career with the St. Louis Rams, in 1997.

The Dallas Cowboys have a new head coach, Brian Schottenheimer. However, was this move a sign of desperation by Cowboys owner Jerry Jones?

Things have felt bleak in Dallas for over a year, and the way that Schottenheimer came to power leaves many scratching their heads. | From @KDDrummondNFL