Cowboys HC Demands Better Play From Starter

The Dallas Cowboys are aiming for a turnaround season following their disappointing 7-9-1 campaign in 2025. However, head coach Brian Schottenheimer has taken issue with the performance of a key player, right tackle Terence Steele. Schottenheimer made it clear that Steele needs to improve his consistency, saying, "T-Steele’s got to play a little bit more consistent."

The veteran and most experienced offensive lineman in the Cowboys' lineup has faced criticism for occasionally dropping his pads and getting edged. Despite this, Schottenheimer's blunt assessment highlights the fact that no one is guaranteed a starting position in Dallas. Since his rookie year, Steele has been a starter, becoming the fourth offensive tackle in Super Bowl history and the ninth overall to start at least 14 games as an undrafted rookie.

In the past three seasons, he has started all 17 games and played 99% of the Cowboys' offensive snaps during that period. Cowboys offensive coordinator Klayton Adams believes Steele's struggles may stem from overwork, stating, "He and I had a good conversation about that this morning of how we continue to try to find consistency."

With the season just around the corner, the Cowboys may need to find ways to help Steele maintain his consistency in order to maximize his performance throughout the long season ahead.