fortdick
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Coach Parcells,
I have been a supporter of yours since you joined the Cowboys. After the down turn the team took in the first years of the 21st century, I looked forward to your rebuilding the team as you have done in the past for others. However, I lately have begun to question some of your tactics.
It wasn't long after you arrived at Valley Ranch that you started pushing away some of the Cowboys players. It was apparent you did not care for Dexter Coakly or Dat Nguyen because, in your opinion, they were too small. Even after they played exceptionally well in your first season, leading the Boys to the number one defense in the NFL. it was obvious to the fans that paid attention you were not content.
Your resons for being unhappy with the league's top rated defense became apparent when the gossip started that you wanted to revamp the defense into a 3-4, scraping the time honored 4-3 instilled by Tom Laundry. Believing in your knowledge and experience, I got excited about the new defensive scheme, even though it meant getting rid of just about every defensive starter from 2003. Two drafts later, we have the 3-4 in place, and it appears to be a dominant bunch.
But at what cost did the defense come? Our drafts have been heavy on defensive ends and linebackers. We have ignored the offense for the most part, trading away our first round pick in 2004 when we desperately needed a running back. We sat watching the likes of Vinny Testaverde and Cocaine Carter as QB while we focused on molding the defense in your image. You know defense, I will give you that, but, your efforts on offense have not been spectacular. We have suffered through last year watching you play offense, "not to lose."
This season Jerry Jones took things into his own hands and signed one of the biggest playmakers in the league. Granted, he came with baggage, but I believed a coach of your reputation and experience would handle it appropriately and with class. I was disappointed when your method of dealing with him amounted to not talking to him.
The kicking game cost the Cowboys a playoff spot last year. Jerry went and got you the most accurate kicker in NFL history. You talk bad about him to the press. The offensive line is a question mark. Even though you released a second round pick that refused to play with an injury, Jerry trusted you and got you the two offensive linemen you wanted. Jerry even released Larry Allen so that your player could play left tackle. Jerry has done whatever you needed to put your groceries on the shelf, but the meal ain't ready yet..
I am getting a bit concerned. The disdain you showed for Nguyen and Coakley has spread to others. Your arrogance in dealing with the receiver you refer to as, "The player," your favortism towards former players and those with the same background as you smacks of nepotism. The way you handled Drew Henson's release cost any chance of recouping anything spent upon him. Your ego is in your way, and in the way of the success of this franchise.
I know that you are calling the shots, and it looks like the pieces are finally in place for a run at a championship. I would ask that you don't ruin this team's chances by destroying the confidence of the players that have to win that championship. Support your players, even if they are from somewhere other than Jersey and don't share your view on the world.
The three year rule that you speak so highly of was over last year. You got an extention. Make the best of it this year, or take your medicine.
I have been a supporter of yours since you joined the Cowboys. After the down turn the team took in the first years of the 21st century, I looked forward to your rebuilding the team as you have done in the past for others. However, I lately have begun to question some of your tactics.
It wasn't long after you arrived at Valley Ranch that you started pushing away some of the Cowboys players. It was apparent you did not care for Dexter Coakly or Dat Nguyen because, in your opinion, they were too small. Even after they played exceptionally well in your first season, leading the Boys to the number one defense in the NFL. it was obvious to the fans that paid attention you were not content.
Your resons for being unhappy with the league's top rated defense became apparent when the gossip started that you wanted to revamp the defense into a 3-4, scraping the time honored 4-3 instilled by Tom Laundry. Believing in your knowledge and experience, I got excited about the new defensive scheme, even though it meant getting rid of just about every defensive starter from 2003. Two drafts later, we have the 3-4 in place, and it appears to be a dominant bunch.
But at what cost did the defense come? Our drafts have been heavy on defensive ends and linebackers. We have ignored the offense for the most part, trading away our first round pick in 2004 when we desperately needed a running back. We sat watching the likes of Vinny Testaverde and Cocaine Carter as QB while we focused on molding the defense in your image. You know defense, I will give you that, but, your efforts on offense have not been spectacular. We have suffered through last year watching you play offense, "not to lose."
This season Jerry Jones took things into his own hands and signed one of the biggest playmakers in the league. Granted, he came with baggage, but I believed a coach of your reputation and experience would handle it appropriately and with class. I was disappointed when your method of dealing with him amounted to not talking to him.
The kicking game cost the Cowboys a playoff spot last year. Jerry went and got you the most accurate kicker in NFL history. You talk bad about him to the press. The offensive line is a question mark. Even though you released a second round pick that refused to play with an injury, Jerry trusted you and got you the two offensive linemen you wanted. Jerry even released Larry Allen so that your player could play left tackle. Jerry has done whatever you needed to put your groceries on the shelf, but the meal ain't ready yet..
I am getting a bit concerned. The disdain you showed for Nguyen and Coakley has spread to others. Your arrogance in dealing with the receiver you refer to as, "The player," your favortism towards former players and those with the same background as you smacks of nepotism. The way you handled Drew Henson's release cost any chance of recouping anything spent upon him. Your ego is in your way, and in the way of the success of this franchise.
I know that you are calling the shots, and it looks like the pieces are finally in place for a run at a championship. I would ask that you don't ruin this team's chances by destroying the confidence of the players that have to win that championship. Support your players, even if they are from somewhere other than Jersey and don't share your view on the world.
The three year rule that you speak so highly of was over last year. You got an extention. Make the best of it this year, or take your medicine.
