Schottenheimer notes from Combine

[Risen Star]

Highlights from Cowboys HC Brian Schottenheimer’s availability at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis:

- Hasn't spoken to George Pickens but plans to before the tag is placed. Still wants him back long-term

- The starting point of evolving the offense in 2026 is "moving George Pickens around"

- Donovan Ezeiruaku and Marist Liufau are now OLBs

- Says Shavon Revel Jr. is "finally healthy"

- Comfortable with the current state of the RB room behind Javonte Williams. Wants to use Hunter Luepke more in 2026

- Complimented Christian Parker's ability to get young players to produce early. He wants players that can play early (bad sign for injury red flags such as Jermod McCoy?)

- Going to move the 3 DTs around, Kenny Clark expected to get most of the NT work

- Wants balance of young and veteran in the EDGE room

- Wants T.J. Bass and Brock Hoffman back as depth OL but understands they could be starters elsewhere in the league

- Isn't an arm length hater

 

[gimmesix]

More of Luepke seems to be the mantra every year ... until the regular season rolls around.

 

[visionary]

Man, how did we get to SBs before Schotty?

How?

 

[DZSierra]

Man, how did we get to SBs before Schotty?

How?

Jimmy and Tom...

 

[Risen Star]

Man, how did we get to SBs before Schotty?

How?

He wouldn't have lost to the Steelers twice in the 70s.

You know it and I know it.

 

[JohnsKey19]

More of Luepke seems to be the mantra every year ... until the regular season rolls around.

Sounds great in theory, until they actually hit the football field. I actually like Leupke but both McCarthy and Schottenheimer have come up empty on the Leupke promises

 

[big dog cowboy]

- Says Shavon Revel Jr. is "finally healthy"

I can't wait to see him under CP and with a little pass rush.

 

[Coogiguy03]

Highlights from Cowboys HC Brian Schottenheimer’s availability at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis:

- Hasn't spoken to George Pickens but plans to before the tag is placed. Still wants him back long-term

- The starting point of evolving the offense in 2026 is "moving George Pickens around"

- Donovan Ezeiruaku and Marist Liufau are now OLBs

- Says Shavon Revel Jr. is "finally healthy"

- Comfortable with the current state of the RB room behind Javonte Williams. Wants to use Hunter Luepke more in 2026

- Complimented Christian Parker's ability to get young players to produce early. He wants players that can play early (bad sign for injury red flags such as Jermod McCoy?)

- Going to move the 3 DTs around, Kenny Clark expected to get most of the NT work

- Wants balance of young and veteran in the EDGE room

- Wants T.J. Bass and Brock Hoffman back as depth OL but understands they could be starters elsewhere in the league

- Isn't an arm length hater

Everyone wants to use Hunter more my gosh

 

[John813]

Hunter Luepke is our secret sauce on offense

 

[Brooksey]

He wouldn't have lost to the Steelers twice in the 70s.

You know it and I know it.

I think he gets one

 

[Beaker42]

He wouldn't have lost to the Steelers twice in the 70s.

You know it and I know it.

He would’ve made Jackie Smith catch that game-winning TD sitting on his Jerry??

 

[Havic]

Hunter Luepke is our secret sauce on offense

We musta forgot he suited up like Wilson

 

[Risen Star]

He would’ve made Jackie Smith catch that game-winning TD sitting on his Jerry??

He would have taught Staubach to throw a proper spiral.

Don't get me started on that.

 

[fivetwos]

I’m surprised they flew Shoddy to Indy.

Coach/Scout Jerry and his stopwatch and clipboard couldn’t handle it?

 

[gimmesix]

Sounds great in theory, until they actually hit the football field. I actually like Leupke but both McCarthy and Schottenheimer have come up empty on the Leupke promises

I was all for using 1-TE, 1-FB sets more and cutting back on 2-TE because Luepke is better than Schoonmaker, but Spann-Ford offers us a better blocker as the second TE. So I don't see Luepke's role increasing much.

 

[Typhus]

More of Luepke seems to be the mantra every year ... until the regular season rolls around.

I like his possible potential and lets consider his 2025 touches.
14 carries for 59 yards
12 receptions for 105 yards and a TD.
So I can easily agree that he will have improved stats this 2026 season.

 

[America's Cowboy]

Highlights from Cowboys HC Brian Schottenheimer’s availability at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis:

- Hasn't spoken to George Pickens but plans to before the tag is placed. Still wants him back long-term

- The starting point of evolving the offense in 2026 is "moving George Pickens around"

- Donovan Ezeiruaku and Marist Liufau are now OLBs

- Says Shavon Revel Jr. is "finally healthy"

- Comfortable with the current state of the RB room behind Javonte Williams. Wants to use Hunter Luepke more in 2026

- Complimented Christian Parker's ability to get young players to produce early. He wants players that can play early (bad sign for injury red flags such as Jermod McCoy?)

- Going to move the 3 DTs around, Kenny Clark expected to get most of the NT work

- Wants balance of young and veteran in the EDGE room

- Wants T.J. Bass and Brock Hoffman back as depth OL but understands they could be starters elsewhere in the league

- Isn't an arm length hater

Thanks for posting the latest news, @Risen Star . Truly appreciate it brother.

 

[zrinkill]

Thanks for posting the latest news, @Risen Star . Truly appreciate it brother.

How are you doing bro?

 

[Kwyn]

Everyone wants to use Hunter more my gosh

Coogs get to work. There are about twelve different new threads you can post jsut from that tweet

I have thoughts

 

[gimmesix]

I like his possible potential and lets consider his 2025 touches.
14 carries for 59 yards
12 receptions for 105 yards and a TD.
So I can easily agree that he will have improved stats this 2026 season.

I think it will be about the same. It's not that they don't want to use him. I think it's just situational football. Most situations don't call for a fullback these days.