As the Cowboys kicked off training camp with their annual state of the union news conference, some key storylines were set up.

Imagine if your workplace publicly disclosed everyone’s salaries. You’d likely see heightened pressure on top earners to justify their pay. That’s the situation unfolding in Oxnard, California, at the Dallas Cowboys’ training camp.

The Dallas Cowboys fell off a cliff last year with a 7-10 mark after three straight 12-5 campaigns. Most of that was due to starting quarterback Dak Prescott missing nine games with a calf injury. Former head coach Mike McCarthy is out,

To lead an NFL franchise is no easy task, and to lead one as iconic as the Dallas Cowboys comes with even higher expectations from both the front office and

In Dallas, Schottenheimer joined the staff in 2023 as offensive coordinator but did not call plays under Mike McCarthy. His style is rooted in old-school principles: run the ball, control tempo, use play-action, and avoid turnovers. But he has shown occasional flexibility, notably with the early "Let Russ Cook" phase in Seattle.

The Dallas Cowboys are ready to head to training camp after new head coach Brian Schottenheimer initiated a high-energy OTA and minicamp program that has seemed to capture the respect of fans and players.

As Netflix looks back at the Cowboys’ glory days, the team heads to training camp in Oxnard with an uneven roster and a rookie head coach.