The last time Schottenheimer called offensive plays, as he will in 2025 was as Carroll's Seahawks offensive coordinator from 2018-20

Jerry Jones was narrowing in on Brian Schottenheimer to become the Cowboys' next head coach. One of the last calls he placed before making the decision was to Pete Carroll. What the veteran coach told Jones is similar to what he told reporters about Schottenheimer Tuesday afternoon at the NFL scouting combine.

Jerry Jones called Carroll before making the hire official; Schottenheimer’s former boss gave him a glowing review from their Seattle days.