Schottenheimer has hit the ground running since succeeding Mike McCarthy. He’s taken his entire staff to Indianapolis — usually, assistant coaches attend only when players at their position are working out — to help everyone be on the same page for the April draft.

The new Dallas coach wanted his whole staff in Indy because "things get lost" when everyone isn't in the same place, he said.

More specifically, Dallas needs to get their run game going again. Using a running back by committee of Rico Dowdle, Ezekiel Elliot and Deuce Vaughn, among others, in 2024, the Cowboys ranked just 27th in rushing yards (1,705) and 32nd in rushing touchdowns (six) in 2024.