Schottenheimer: Cowboys could turn to rookie with green dot responsibilities in Week 2
DeMarvion Overshown's green dot stint lasted 3 quarters Sunday night before his injury. Now the Cowboys could turn to a 22-year-old rookie.
After a disappointing 28-20 loss in their season opener, Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer turned his team's focus back to the fundamentals during a recent press conference. Schottenheimer pointed out that the team's communication breakdowns were a key issue, emphasizing the importance of being decisive, loud, and ensuring that receivers were properly acknowledging information being relayed.
As a result, Schottenheimer hinted that the Cowboys might turn to rookie Jaishawn Barham, who was designated as the on-the-field play caller for the defense through a green dot, in Week 2 against the Washington Commanders. Barham, a third-round pick, will make his second NFL appearance in the upcoming game, despite seemingly having a few rough spots in his debut.
Schottenheimer expressed confidence in Barham's abilities, noting that he is quite vocal when communicating, but also emphasized the need for multiple options within the defense. The coach stressed that the team's defensive struggles were not the fault of a single position, but rather a collective effort to improve communication and coordination.
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