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deltachi8 · 01-22-2007, 12:07 PM

AP is reporting the Tuna has quit.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070122/...oys_parcells_1

KronoRed · 01-22-2007, 12:09 PM

What a shock.

NJReds · 01-22-2007, 12:17 PM

Good. (and I'm a Cowboys fan). I didn't want him in the first place. He should've left last year so that we could've kept Sean Payton.

Now if only Jerry would fire himself as GM.

KronoRed · 01-22-2007, 12:19 PM

So how many years is this retirement going to be? I say 2.

deltachi8 · 01-22-2007, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KronoRed

So how many years is this retirement going to be? I say 2.

Maybee one - could he go back to the giants next year?

savafan · 01-22-2007, 12:20 PM

Parcells is a constant quitter.

Heath · 01-22-2007, 12:24 PM

I'd say one year and GAC, Boyds, and et. al. might be shocked here, but he could spend a couple of years in Cleveland. He'd right the ship pretty quickly, IMO.

He'll stay low, lose a few pounds, get some good nights sleep, and get a job on NFL Network or FOX or something. He'll be fine.

Chip R · 01-22-2007, 12:25 PM

He'll probably end up at Bama when Saban leaves for another job.

ochre · 01-22-2007, 12:26 PM

Maybe he'll sign on to be an assistant with the Patriots?

Northern Dancer · 01-22-2007, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deltachi8

Maybee one - could he go back to the giants next year?

I read a few weeks ago on the Fox Sports rumour mill that the Giants were not interested in bringing back Parcells. Apparently, inquiries were made on the Tuna's behalf at the time.

RFS62 · 01-22-2007, 12:42 PM

So, does this mean that TO is now the player-coach?

Puffy · 01-22-2007, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedBaron

I read a few weeks ago on the Fox Sports rumour mill that the Giants were not interested in bringing back Parcells. Apparently, inquiries were made on the Tuna's behalf at the time.

That turned out not to be true - all sides denied.

However, I don't think the Giants would be interested in taking him back. And thats a mistake on the Giants, cause Coughlin is not the answer to any of their questions.

RANDY IN INDY · 01-22-2007, 12:48 PM

So who do the 'boys turn to now?

Edskin · 01-22-2007, 12:53 PM

My guess is that this really is "it" for the Tuna. Mainly because I don't see him as being the "hot priority" anymore. It doesn't take a genius to figure this out:

--Giants: 2 Time Super Bowl Champ
--Patriots: 1 Time Super Bowl Loser
--Jets: 1 Time AFC Championship Game Loser
--Cowboys: 2 Time Wild Card Loser

Those figures represent the farthest Parcells went at each stop. As you can see, it was a steady dip. Even at his "worst" (Dallas), Parcells fielded some decent teams-- he was never an embarrasment, and he did help turn the fortunes of both the Pats and Jets, to say nothing of what he did for the Giants.

But he lost a little along the way. As much blame as his offense got in Dallas, I think his fatal flaw was his inability to create a truly smothering defense. He had some pieces, but they never fully came together.

As a Redskins fan, I'm neutral on this decision. I still respected Parcells and knew Dallas would always be fairly tough as long as he was there, but I also felt his best days were behind him and that Dallas may never really "return to glory" under him.

I think Parcells is very, very much like Larry Brown. They have both had moments of genius in their careers, and some great successes. But they also both seem to have an incredibly hard time settling down and even enjoying themselves during the journey. Both seem tormented at all times for whatever reason. As they got older, their torment seemed to get worse and their methods became less effective.

Now, you never know. In a couple of years, there could be a desperate NFL team searching for a quick fix. Maybe Parcells will feel he has a little something left, and the match will be made. But I doubt it. I think teams are starting to wise-up: Chase the future, not the past.

deltachi8 · 01-22-2007, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RANDY IN CHAR NC

So who do the 'boys turn to now?

Rivera from the Bears would make sense.

01-22-2007, 12:07 PM	#1
deltachi8 smells of rich mahogany Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,001	Parcells Resigns as Cowboys Coach AP is reporting the Tuna has quit. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070122/...oys_parcells_1 __________________ Nothing to see here. Please disperse.

01-22-2007, 12:09 PM	#2
KronoRed The Lineups stink. Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: West N. Carolina Posts: 55,342	Re: Parcels Resigns as Cowboys Coach What a shock. __________________ Go Gators!

01-22-2007, 12:17 PM	#3
NJReds Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 5,408	Re: Parcels Resigns as Cowboys Coach Good. (and I'm a Cowboys fan). I didn't want him in the first place. He should've left last year so that we could've kept Sean Payton. Now if only Jerry would fire himself as GM.

01-22-2007, 12:19 PM	#4
KronoRed The Lineups stink. Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: West N. Carolina Posts: 55,342	Re: Parcels Resigns as Cowboys Coach So how many years is this retirement going to be? I say 2. __________________ Go Gators!

01-22-2007, 12:20 PM	#6
savafan Maple SERP Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 17,485	Re: Parcels Resigns as Cowboys Coach Parcells is a constant quitter. __________________ This is the Cal Ripkin Jr. of typos. If you ask me to join your fantasy baseball league and I select Legolas in the first round, don't be angry at me. It's not my fault I've read up on the players and you haven't.

01-22-2007, 12:24 PM	#7
Heath This one's for you Edd Join Date: May 2005 Location: Dayton Area Posts: 8,471	Re: Parcels Resigns as Cowboys Coach I'd say one year and GAC, Boyds, and et. al. might be shocked here, but he could spend a couple of years in Cleveland. He'd right the ship pretty quickly, IMO. He'll stay low, lose a few pounds, get some good nights sleep, and get a job on NFL Network or FOX or something. He'll be fine. __________________ Some people play baseball. Baseball plays Jay Bruce.

01-22-2007, 12:25 PM	#8
Chip R Rally Onion! Join Date: May 2000 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 33,221	Re: Parcels Resigns as Cowboys Coach He'll probably end up at Bama when Saban leaves for another job. __________________ The Rally Onion wants 150 fans before Opening Day. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rally-...24872650873160

01-22-2007, 12:26 PM	#9
ochre Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 4,266	Re: Parcels Resigns as Cowboys Coach Maybe he'll sign on to be an assistant with the Patriots? __________________ 4009

01-22-2007, 12:42 PM	#11
RFS62 Hey Cubs Fans Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: New York Posts: 16,567	Re: Parcels Resigns as Cowboys Coach So, does this mean that TO is now the player-coach? __________________ "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." ~ Mark Twain

01-22-2007, 12:48 PM	#13
RANDY IN INDY Matt's Dad Join Date: May 2000 Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 14,502	Re: Parcels Resigns as Cowboys Coach So who do the 'boys turn to now? __________________ Talent is God Given: be humble. Fame is man given: be thankful. Conceit is self given: be careful. John Wooden

01-22-2007, 12:53 PM	#14
Edskin Worth The Wait Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,111	Re: Parcels Resigns as Cowboys Coach My guess is that this really is "it" for the Tuna. Mainly because I don't see him as being the "hot priority" anymore. It doesn't take a genius to figure this out: --Giants: 2 Time Super Bowl Champ --Patriots: 1 Time Super Bowl Loser --Jets: 1 Time AFC Championship Game Loser --Cowboys: 2 Time Wild Card Loser Those figures represent the farthest Parcells went at each stop. As you can see, it was a steady dip. Even at his "worst" (Dallas), Parcells fielded some decent teams-- he was never an embarrasment, and he did help turn the fortunes of both the Pats and Jets, to say nothing of what he did for the Giants. But he lost a little along the way. As much blame as his offense got in Dallas, I think his fatal flaw was his inability to create a truly smothering defense. He had some pieces, but they never fully came together. As a Redskins fan, I'm neutral on this decision. I still respected Parcells and knew Dallas would always be fairly tough as long as he was there, but I also felt his best days were behind him and that Dallas may never really "return to glory" under him. I think Parcells is very, very much like Larry Brown. They have both had moments of genius in their careers, and some great successes. But they also both seem to have an incredibly hard time settling down and even enjoying themselves during the journey. Both seem tormented at all times for whatever reason. As they got older, their torment seemed to get worse and their methods became less effective. Now, you never know. In a couple of years, there could be a desperate NFL team searching for a quick fix. Maybe Parcells will feel he has a little something left, and the match will be made. But I doubt it. I think teams are starting to wise-up: Chase the future, not the past.

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