Dropping in

[Chief]

Hey guys, just wanted to drop in and say hello to my old friends. Haven't been here in three or four months because of a variety of reasons, but mostly because message boards (and many other sites) are now blocked where I work.

Rather than rehash all the stuff that's been going on with the Cowboys over the past three months, I'll just make a prediction.

When Parcells retires (again), I think LSU coach Les Miles could be Jerry's choice to be the seventh head coach in Dallas Cowboys history.

Jerry knows him well, he has experience in the NFL with the Cowboys, and has proven to be an outstanding head coach at the major college level.

Miles has these quotes from Jerry on his website:

“On the football field, Les Miles is a proven winner who knows how to teach the game and produce results. He also has the unique qualities necessary to lead young men and make a difference in their lives.

“I believe, however, that Les’ greatest asset is his integrity and the very high level of character that he exudes naturally. Some people talk about sincerity and doing things the right way. Les Miles defines that standard on a daily basis.” -- Jerry Jones, Owner, Dallas Cowboys

I was talking to a former poster and friend of mine a year or two ago about where Jerry would turn when Parcells quit and we both agreed that Jerry would go back to the college ranks for his next head coach, but find a guy he knew and who had NFL experience. Miles fits the profile.

Jerry has hired a great college coach (Jimmy)

He has hired a former great college coach (Barry)

He has hired an NFL assistant from the offensive side of the ball (Gailey)

He has promoted from within and hired an assistant from the defensive side of the ball (Campo)

And he has hired an NFL legend who was retired (Parcells)

So, in essence, Jerry has been all over the board with his hires, but I think he goes back to the college ranks for this one.

It's impossible to know what Parcells will do. At times this season, he has shedded the sullen, deer-in-the-headlights look and seemed rejuvenated, but there are times when he seems to be slipping again. Nobody knows how his health really is. We hear each spring that he lost a bunch of weight and each year he looks the same, or worse to me.

Anyway, it's great that Dallas has a quarterback now and Parcells should be commended for how he prepared Romo for this.

Hope you all are doing well and hope you have a great Christmas.

 

[Cbz40]

Welcome Chief......It's good hearing from you. Let me take this opportunity to wish you & yours a very Merry Christmas.

Very interesting post Chief. You may just be correct in your prediction.

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

Nice to see you posting again.

Also a great read as well.

 

[adbutcher]

Hey guys, just wanted to drop in and say hello to my old friends. Haven't been here in three or four months because of a variety of reasons, but mostly because message boards (and many other sites) are now blocked where I work.

Rather than rehash all the stuff that's been going on with the Cowboys over the past three months, I'll just make a prediction.

When Parcells retires (again), I think LSU coach Les Miles could be Jerry's choice to be the seventh head coach in Dallas Cowboys history.

Jerry knows him well, he has experience in the NFL with the Cowboys, and has proven to be an outstanding head coach at the major college level.

Miles has these quotes from Jerry on his website:

“On the football field, Les Miles is a proven winner who knows how to teach the game and produce results. He also has the unique qualities necessary to lead young men and make a difference in their lives.

“I believe, however, that Les’ greatest asset is his integrity and the very high level of character that he exudes naturally. Some people talk about sincerity and doing things the right way. Les Miles defines that standard on a daily basis.” -- Jerry Jones, Owner, Dallas Cowboys

I was talking to a former poster and friend of mine a year or two ago about where Jerry would turn when Parcells quit and we both agreed that Jerry would go back to the college ranks for his next head coach, but find a guy he knew and who had NFL experience. Miles fits the profile.

Jerry has hired a great college coach (Jimmy)

He has hired a former great college coach (Barry)

He has hired an NFL assistant from the offensive side of the ball (Gailey)

He has promoted from within and hired an assistant from the defensive side of the ball (Campo)

And he has hired an NFL legend who was retired (Parcells)

So, in essence, Jerry has been all over the board with his hires, but I think he goes back to the college ranks for this one.

It's impossible to know what Parcells will do. At times this season, he has shedded the sullen, deer-in-the-headlights look and seemed rejuvenated, but there are times when he seems to be slipping again. Nobody knows how his health really is. We hear each spring that he lost a bunch of weight and each year he looks the same, or worse to me.

Anyway, it's great that Dallas has a quarterback now and Parcells should be commended for how he prepared Romo for this.

Hope you all are doing well and hope you have a great Christmas.

Don't say that too loud; we don't want other companies following your company's lead because it is hard enough as is to find time to post during working ours.

Chief that is some interesting food for thought. Personally I don't think that would be a bad pick. My only question is under which coaching tree does he falls under?

Have a happy and a merry!

 

[cowboyfan4life_mark]

I was just thinking about you the other day. Good to hear from you. I hope all is going well with you.

I wish you and yours a Merry Christmas...and don't be such a stranger.

 

[Chocolate Lab]

We miss you around here, Chief. Drop in whenever you can, and Merry Christmas.

 

[THUMPER]

Nice to see you again Chief! I agree with your assessment on where Jerry will look for our next HC and Miles would be a good choice.

Merry Christmas!

 

[ElGatoGrande]

Merry Christmas Chief,

I guess your area is about the only one in the state that isn't having a white Christmas! We got blasted pretty good up here, with more to come next week from what I understand.

as for our next HC, all I'm really hoping for is a guy with solid NFL experience that subscribes to a defensive philosophy that fits our players! What defense does Les run at LSU I wonder?

Cheers~
EGG (aka El Gato Grande)

 

[Bob Sacamano]

I still think Zimmer is next in line

 

[Big Country]

I still think Zimmer is next in line

I would rather not see Zimmer as HC.

get someone new and with their own system.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

Good to hear from you Chief!


You know one of your posts are the equal of about 100 of Hostile's... about 1000 of Brain's... And Juke? Gosh I don't think I can count that high.

 

[sjordan6]

I really dont think that he will do with a college coach with no NFL HC experience. I like Les but I just dont think that he will go there. Jerry has learned from his mistakes. He realizes (now in hindsight) that Jimmy was a special hire and alot of balls bounced their way in order for them to build that team in such a short period of time.

Switzer was a puppet he knew he could control and that was an ego hire more than anything. The Gailys and Campos were hires that still allowed him to have him to keep his hand in the cookie jar.

Jerry realized with Parcells that NFL HC need to have that NFL experience. Sure Les miles has done a great job at LSU but NFL players are millionaires who must be dealt with in a different way.

Personally I think that Parcells will coach one more season and Jerry will go after Charlie Weiss from Notre Dame ( and will get him). Its a natural hire that will allow jones to keep the Cowboys team moving forward without disrupting the system that Parcells has created.

 

[CATCH17]

I actually think Jerry is going to let Parcells have a big say in who is our next head coach.

 

[JackMagist]

I would rather not see Zimmer as HC.

get someone new and with their own system.

I don't necessarily want someone with their own system. It would mean changing everything that we have just now gotten built. I don't want to start rebuilding the team just when it is nearing the completion of this building stage.

 

[jcblanco22]

Chief, great to see you post again! Man, I've had to stick up for Gailey on a couple of occasions with no back up since you've been gone, LOL. Anyhow, a very Merry Christmas to you and yours, and funny you mention Les Miles, who of course coached here under Gailey (I believe it was Tight Ends he handled?). Anyhow, all signs seem to point to at least another year under Parcells, but after that, your prediction may very much be on point.

Only question, it seemed like Gailey left on somewhat tense terms with Jerry because he was under the impression Jerry had let Aikman undermine his authority. I wonder if his assistants felt the same way, or if a few dollars and the years that have passed make that all water under the bridge?

 

[Big Country]

I don't necessarily want someone with their own system. It would mean changing everything that we have just now gotten built. I don't want to start rebuilding the team just when it is nearing the completion of this building stage.

No not necessarily... improving on an existing product can be fruitful too.

I'm just saying I'd rather not see Zimmer as the next HC...

bringing up an existing coach from the DC ranks in Big D still gives me shivers as I see images of the ghost of Campo

 

[CowboyJeff]

My Christmas wish is the Cowboys never hire a head coach from Louisiana

 

[Hostile]

Oh man, I missed Chief. Good to see you amigo. I was going to be in NM this weekend but the wife and oldest kid are ill.

 

[RCowboyFan]

I got to say, I was thinking along the same lines about Les Miles. I don't think Parcells retires after this year though, unless in stroke of luck Cowboys do win SB this year.

 

[Jimz31]

How long ago did Jerry say these things about him?