The Dallas Cowboys are in the process of assembling their coaching staff following Mike McCarthy’s unexpected departure, with new head coach Brian Schottenheimer working to put together a team to rebound in 2025.While Schottenheimer has yet to make a final decision on a new offensive coordinator to fill his former role, one candidate is already receiving criticism from fans. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported that the Cowboys are considering a coach who has struggled at his previous two NFL stops.
“Sources say the Cowboys are considering former #Browns OC Ken Dorsey for their offensive coordinator position. Interview details are being worked out,” Fowler shared in a post on X.
Under Dorsey, the Browns’ offense struggled, finishing the season ranked 28th in yards and 32nd in points. Dorsey took over play-calling duties midway through the season, but the team’s offense continued to falter after starting quarterback Deshaun Watson was lost to a season-ending injury and veteran backup Jameis Winston was unable to stabilize the unit.
Dorsey was previously the offensive coordinator for the Buffalo Bills but was let go midway through the 2023 season. Cowboys reporter Joseph Hoyt pointed out that Dorsey’s recent track record in the NFL is far from impressive.
“Interesting. Ken Dorsey has been fired each of the last two seasons (Bills, Browns),” Hoyt wrote in a post on X.
Many fans questioned the move as well, viewing Dorsey as a weak candidate for the position.
“You can NEVER sell me on Ken Dorsey,” one fan wrote on X.
However, some fans defended Dorsey, pointing out that he helped assemble one of the league’s top offenses in Buffalo, despite struggles with turnovers, and was able to get decent performances out of Winston in Cleveland.
On the other hand, some fans voiced their preference for another reported candidate, Arizona Cardinals offensive line coach Klayton Adams.
“Klayton Adams for the new #DallasCowboys OC or we RIOT!” one fan posted.
While the Cowboys’ direction remains uncertain, team COO Stephen Jones made it clear that they want to build the offense around a strong running game in 2024.
“I think most of these guys always want to check the run game box,” Jones told the team’s official website. “Most of these guys are very, if you will, fluent when it comes to throwing the ball around the yard. But you always want a great offensive line coach, a great running game coordinator. And of course, the key this day and time is to marry that run game to the pass game.”
