Adams was listed as a robust candidate for the place when he first interviewed with Dallas earlier this week. A second, in-person assembly passed off on Friday, one other signal {that a} rent was imminent. Instantly after it was reported the Cowboys had been aiming to convey Adams into the fold, a deal has the truth is been reached.
Dallas had Brian Schottenheimer as offensive coordinator for every of the previous two years, however within the wake of Mike McCarthy‘s departure, he was promoted to go coach. Schottenheimer’s first HC alternative will see him deal with play-calling duties, however the Cowboys’ OC place will nonetheless be necessary with neither McCarthy nor former coordinator Kellen Moore on the helm.
Adams, 41, started his faculty teaching tenure in 2005. He spent appreciable time as an O-line coach, however in 2018 he did function a co-offensive coordinator at Colorado. Instantly after that, Adams obtained his first NFL alternative with the Colts. A four-year stretch in Indianapolis noticed him work at first as an assistant offensive line coach earlier than he dealt with tight ends coach duties.
For the previous two years, Adams has labored in his present function with Arizona. Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon has been complimentary of his work throughout that point, though Adams was not linked to another coordinator openings for this yr’s cycle. Now, he’ll head to Dallas in a bid to supervise a rebound on offense in comparison with final season.
Dallas ranked seventeenth in yards and twenty first in factors scored in 2024, a yr by which a variety of key accidents contributed to these figures. Having a wholesome Dak Prescott will assist the passing recreation particularly transferring ahead, however loads of room for enchancment exists on the bottom. The Cowboys’ committee method at operating again didn’t go in keeping with plan (even with Rico Dowdle having fun with a profession yr and surpassing 1,000 dashing yards). Discovering higher stability and effectivity might be a key aim for Adams upon arrival.
Schottenheimer has already introduced in Matt Eberflus as defensive coordinator whereas tapping Nick Sorensen to steer Dallas’ particular groups. Adams is now in place for the OC function, and as such every of the highest roles on the Cowboys’ employees have now been crammed. Schottenheimer’s consideration will now flip to place coaches as Adams prepares to deal with coordinator duties on the professional stage.
