Why did yesterday's press conference become yet another detour through the owner's life? Because there's no understanding the Schottenheimer hire without understanding the man who made it.

Jones admits his biggest priority in the hiring process was to ensure continuity in the offense, and that superseded the possibility there was a better head coach to be hired.

Legendary coach Tom Landry was first and perhaps the greatest. Since Jerry Jones bought the franchise in 1989, the Cowboys have had nine head coaches