The Dallas Cowboys picked up their first win of the Brian Schottenheimer era in grand style, picking up an overtime win against the rival New York Giants despite the fact that Russell Wilson amassed 450 yards passing and three touchdowns. Schottenheimer learned he would have a new player as a reward for this win in the postgame interview session.
The Cowboys confirmed that they would bring in pass rusher Jadeveon Clowney right after their victory against New York, as Jerry Jones is delving into the free agent pool in the name of trying to find more replacements for Micah Parsons in the post-trade landscape.
Schottenheimer seemed unaware that the team was this close to completing an official Parsons signing, but he was thrilled with the decision, saying that it will be "awesome for the Cowboys" to get a player with his pedigree in the building to help the defense, via NFL Network's Jane Slater.
Brian Schottenheimer has funny reaction after Cowboys beat Giants, sign Jadeveon Clowney
As for the immediate aftermath of the game, Schottenheimer didn't seem too concerned with Clowney, as he was going to relax with a handful of his signature post-drink cocktail of Tito's and lemon. Every Cowboys fan of age out there might need a few of those drinks after getting put through a serious emotional whirlwind during that game.
Clowney is not going to be a master pass rusher who can turn this team into a feared defensive line (as he has never piled up double-digit sacks in his career), but the three-time Pro Bowler is still one of the best edge-setting pass rushers in the game.
Clowney will fit into a pass rusher room that featured a trio of former second-round picks in Donovan Ezeiruaku, Marshawn Kneeland, and Sam Williams. The Cowboys looked better on the defensive line than many expected without Parsons, and Clowney could bring another unique0ly-built role player into the mix.
Jones' psychotic obsession with stopping the run likely played into the Clowney signing, and there is no doubt he can earn snaps based on his skills in that area. Where things could get problematic, however, is a nightmare scenario in which Clowney shows next to nothing as a pure pass rusher.
The Cowboys should soak in the glow of this victory for as long as possible. However, if they want to pick up a few more against what is a completely brutal schedule, look for them to make sure Clowney has an active role in this defense.