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   Outlets size up what Jones's stance means for Schottenheimer's future — ESPN, CBS Sports, the New York Post and Yahoo Sports noted Jones is holding off on a coaching change for now, framing the Colts, 49ers and Titans games as a test that could determine whether Schottenheimer keeps the job longer term.

2. 3 Nov 1 8:07 PM

   Schottenheimer's own postgame remark draws criticism

   Sports Illustrated characterized a comment Schottenheimer made after the loss as tone-deaf and out of touch given the scale of the collapse.

   1. 1 outlet Brian Schottenheimer Reaches New Level of Delusion With Comment After Cowboys' Week 8 Loss

      first by Sports Illustrated, 6d ago

3. 2 Nov 1 6:18 PM

   Jones contrasts loss with his own in-season firing of Wade Phillips

   Jones invoked his past midseason dismissal of Wade Phillips to explain why he isn't taking that step now, saying the current situation doesn't call for it.

   “I'm not proud of it, but I made a change with Wade Phillips during the middle of the season. And I don't see that here.”

   1. 3 outlets Jerry Jones Takes Stance on Brian Schottenheimer After Cowboys' Week 8 Loss

      first by Newsweek, 6d ago · also ESPN, ESPN NFL

      1 more headline

      • Jones backs Schottenheimer, says Cowboys let coach down in loss ESPN · 6d ago
4. 1 Nov 1 5:24 PM

   Jones publicly defends Schottenheimer, spreads blame to team

   Speaking to reporters after the game, Jones said the loss was a collective failure rather than a coaching failure and declined to criticize Schottenheimer directly.

   “I will say that a lot of people let Brian down today. And so, whatever criticism we want to have of Brian, we gonna all get in line.”

   1. 3 outlets Jerry Jones backs Brian Schottenheimer, says Cowboys let coach down in loss

      first by ESPN, 6d ago · also Sporting News, Yahoo Sports

      2 more headlines

      • Jerry Jones defends Brian Schottenheimer after Cowboys collapse vs. Cardinals Sporting News · 6d ago
      • What Jerry Jones was heard telling Dallas Cowboys fans before Cardinals loss will make him even more angry now Yahoo Sports · 6d ago
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   Cowboys blow 14-point lead, lose 33-30 in OT to Cardinals — Dallas led 17-3 at halftime but let Arizona's Gardner Minshew and Tyler Allgeier (147 rushing yards) erase the deficit; the Cardinals missed a tying extra point before winning in overtime, matching the largest blown fourth-quarter lead in franchise history. Dallas fell to 3-5.

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   Jones arrives upbeat, predicts Cowboys will run the ball — Before kickoff, Jones was filmed in a jovial mood telling fans the Cowboys needed to establish the run against a weak Arizona run defense.