Although I like "The Big Tuna" I think Jerry Jones will count his gains and cut his losses and save himself the last portion of that 17.4 million dollar, four year contract Bill Parcells signed with the Cowboys.
This whole discussion leads me to wonder if there is not some butting of heads between The Tuna and Jerry that was concealed better than the highly publicize Jimmy Johnson Jerry Jones show-down.
Parcells didn't seem to be able to accomplish what he had in the past with other teams. Some would say that BP is just old. Perhaps there something more just below the mirky surface. Many old time fans are well aquainted with Jerry Jones head strong behavior (which I don't fault him for) when your in his position you can be that way.
I would hate to see BP quit on his final lap of his four year deal with the Cowboys, and his career as a head coach in the NFL. Just finish the final lap so you can say "win or lose, I finished and I've got my dignity."
Some of you are thinking "screw this lose stuff", but I think that BP can establish a solid foundation for the franchise if he finishes his contract. Win or lose.
It's been obvious that BP has been trying to get a final quicky out of his career, hence Vinny and Drew. However if BP stays I think the whole approach will be slightly different in 2006. Jerry will say, for 17 million I want you to leave me with a foundation I can build with. I think that is respectable for to old men, don't you?
Seventeen million dollars is a lot of money to give an old man in exchange for NO championships and NO Superbowls, don't cha think? For the money we've got to get more out of Parcells than what we've gotten. Parcells has the track record now lets milk him on the final lap just like he does his players.
I think I can guarantee you the if BP finishes this four year deal that Jerry will ensure he gets his money worth.
17 freaken million dollars for goodness sakes. I don't know what other head coaches in the NFL make but I think the fans and the franchise deserve more.
I'm sure many of you are seeing the conflict in my comments, and I admit they are there.
As far as Parcells is concerned... make him do what he expects of his players, which is produce more and do it now.
As far as Jerry Jones is concerned... cut the coach save the money and move on.
Again, I realize there are conflicts in my comments... but my rant.