One thing has become clear early in Brian Schottenheimer’s tenure as the Dallas Cowboys’ new head coach: things are definitely different. Whether that’s a good thing remains to be seen, but the energy is unmistakable. From paintball outings to locker room games, Schottenheimer’s taken an aggressive approach to changing the Cowboys’ culture and now, apparently, that includes Greek dancing.
Schottenheimer Leads Cowboys QBs in Unexpected Team-Building Move
Over the weekend, a video surfaced showing Dak Prescott, Joe Milton III, and Will Grier dancing arm-in-arm with Schottenheimer at a Greek-themed event. The quarterbacks, joined by their families and QB coach Steve Shimko, weren’t just moving in sync; they were fully immersed in tradition, with broken plates flying and laughter all around.
Prescott, who just welcomed his second daughter, Aurora Rayne, was seen throwing a plate toward Milton while holding his eldest daughter, MJ. Meanwhile, Milton, who was traded from the New England Patriots earlier this offseason, stole the show. The former Tennessee and Michigan quarterback busted out solo moves and danced with Schottenheimer, earning some serious points with teammates and staff.
It’s all part of Schottenheimer’s plan to build team chemistry off the field before things get serious. And so far, Prescott seems all in.
TRENDING: #Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer took Dak Prescott, Joe Milton, Will Grier, and their families to learn how to do Greek dancing.
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Schottenheimer has completely changed the culture in Dallas.
pic.twitter.com/np8AkbHOyP— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) June 8, 2025
“Energy 100 percent, a lot of it … and starting from Schotty and down to the coaches,” Prescott said during OTAs. “Just to hear their response and not only their response, the way that they approached practice and the way that they administered some energy and brought it themselves and made sure their players in each position group had it, collectively, you felt it.”
Will the Cowboys’ Culture Shift Actually Stick?
Whether all of this actually translates into wins is a much harder question. The Cowboys have had plenty of “culture shifts” over the years, and history says it usually comes down to the guy under center more than locker room bonding sessions.
But Schottenheimer has been vocal about his intentions. “We’ve spoken very openly about trying to create one of the greatest cultures in professional sports,” he said at OTAs.
That may be a bold statement in June, but it’s hard to ignore the vibe shift. After a rocky end to the 2024 season, which included public friction between Micah Parsons and DeMarcus Lawrence, this group looks notably more connected. Milton, just 25, has even been called a “quiet sensation” by some in the building, reportedly echoing Prescott’s cadence and putting in serious offseason work ahead of minicamp.