No problem RainMan. There may be other HC positions available, but just because they're available doesn't necessarily mean that they are attractive, right?
Look at it from this angle - Wade has at least one more year here. If the Cowboys pull another 2007-type year in 09, but fail to win yet another playoff game, then Wade is out and Shanahan could possibly be promoted to HC. Even if Dallas wins the SB in '09, more than likely Wade would retire, and again Shanahan would possibly be the hands down choice for his successor. With the core talent we have on this team, I think Shanahan is drooling at the possiblities of coaching with this team. Don't forget he REALLY wanted Romo AND Owens, and he would have both of them here. Shanahan is really good with QB's, and I could only hope that he could help Romo with some of his inconsistencies.
If we could get strong coordinators at both the OC and DC positions to flank Wade on both sides, then I think we could work out some of the kinks. I have NEVER liked Brian Stewart as DC. No disrespect to him as a person, I just don't think he possesses the skills or personality to lead this defense. That's why I'd love to get someone like Dom Capers to run our defense. If Garrett leaves to become a HC elsewhere, Dom Capers will be linked to him some time soon.