Parcells leads team to playoffs in 2 of 4 seasons and people want him gone???

[mr.jameswoods]

Gee thanks, I need your approval to have an opinion. The length of your being on this forum means nothing. I have been on many forums. The one I used to go to everyday I stopped going to this past year, I had over 3000 posts.....The time I signed up has nothing to do with any of this.

One more thing, I know what parcells weaknesses are. I dont in any way think he is perfect. I am not and do not defend him with cliches.

Your saying he was conservative last night? That is crazy. We were trying to throw the ball down the field all night. We couldnt protect long enough to do it.


Like I said I am not going to get into this any further, it is a waste of time, you dont like the guy so everything can be spun to a negative.

Like last year, he should have been fired by many members everytime a kicker missed a field goal because parcells fired steve hoffman. That is one of my personal favorites.

Keith davis is in perfect position for an interception or at least a deflected ball and he screws it up jumps too late and gets beat for a td, that becomes parcells conservative defense and his cover 2 stink and he should be fired even though the player was in perfect postion.

we lost yesterday, I get it, everyone should be fired and all players changed the day after a loss as always.

And don't you think we know what Parcells strengths are? You have defended him with cliches. By mentioning his past success to rationalize the Cowboy's recent losses in big games is one of the most common cliched defense of him on this forum.

You don't know me. How do you know whether I like him or not?

I think all of us knew that we threw downfield a lot but that didn't really occur until the second half of the game when it was imperative. That's not exactly what people are complaining about.

Parcells was not only criticized for firing Hoffman but also for not finding a reputable kicker. You don't think those criticisms were valid. You don't think Parcells felt those criticisms were valid. Why do you think the team pursued Vanderjagt in the offseason?

Let me use your tactics against you. Yes, I get it, Parcells deserves the credit for winning a Superbowl when Norwood misses a FG yet when one of his players screws up in a game, it's not his fault. Let me get this straight, Parcells deserves credit when his teams win but when they lose, the players are suddenly at fault for not executing. Okay

 

[Aikbach]

I don't know, if you win more games than the teams in your division, by definition it means you earned it.

Dallas has a 2-4 division record, that is gross.

 

[Aikbach]

If you fish long enough, someone is liable to take the bait.

I'm not following this anecdote.

 

[Dave_in-NC]

And don't you think we know what Parcells strengths are? You have defended him with cliches. By mentioning his past success to rationalize the Cowboy's recent losses in big games is one of the most common cliched defense of him on this forum.

You don't know me. How do you know whether I like him or not?

I think all of us knew that we threw downfield a lot but that didn't really occur until the second half of the game when it was imperative. That's not exactly what people are complaining about.

Parcells was not only criticized for firing Hoffman but also for not finding a reputable kicker. You don't think those criticisms were valid. You don't think Parcells felt those criticisms were valid. Why do you think the team pursued Vanderjagt in the offseason?

Let me use your tactics against you. Yes, I get it, Parcells deserves the credit for winning a Superbowl when Norwood misses a FG yet when one of his players screws up in a game, it's not his fault. Let me get this straight, Parcells deserves credit when his teams win but when they lose, the players are suddenly at fault for not executing. Okay

Even after wins Parcells points out mental errors. Thats his big "thing". No matter what you are told to do it only works if the players do it.
I go back to the people who claim we have a ton of talent on our defense, I agree. Do our coaches purposely play to their weaknesses or is the execution bad? They were really good until a few weeks ago, what has changed?

 

[Aikbach]

Even after wins Parcells points out mental errors. Thats his big "thing". No matter what you are told to do it only works if the players do it.
I go back to the people who claim we have a ton of talent on our defense, I agree. Do our coaches purposely play to their weaknesses or is the execution bad? They were really good until a few weeks ago, what has changed?

Drew Henson was supposedly smart as could be but over analytical to a fault. Perhaps this is a team of SAT prep Wonderlick geniuses who can't play football and would be better suited as CIA analysts.

 

[The30YardSlant]

I expect to go to the playoffs every year, not 50% of the time. Get him out.

 

[theebs]

And don't you think we know what Parcells strengths are? You have defended him with cliches. By mentioning his past success to rationalize the Cowboy's recent losses in big games is one of the most common cliched defense of him on this forum.

You don't know me. How do you know whether I like him or not?

I think all of us knew that we threw downfield a lot but that didn't really occur until the second half of the game when it was imperative. That's not exactly what people are complaining about.

Parcells was not only criticized for firing Hoffman but also for not finding a reputable kicker. You don't think those criticisms were valid. You don't think Parcells felt those criticisms were valid. Why do you think the team pursued Vanderjagt in the offseason?

Let me use your tactics against you. Yes, I get it, Parcells deserves the credit for winning a Superbowl when Norwood misses a FG yet when one of his players screws up in a game, it's not his fault. Let me get this straight, Parcells deserves credit when his teams win but when they lose, the players are suddenly at fault for not executing. Okay

Listen man. I still havent defended parcells with any cliches. I havent defended him at all yet in this thread. The only thing I have said is that he doesnt deserve to be fired yet.

You are crazy bro. Saying that I am defending him with cliches? LOL I havent said one yet.

What does the giants win over the bills have to do with anything about this season or yesterday? I think you are confused.

I dont know you, well you dont know me, what does it matter.


and again I have reasons why I like parcells here and I know and understand the areas he struggles with this team.

you keep referencing the giants. You do understand the guy coached more than just the giants. he was in the league in 99 and 00. Its not like he is gibbs and walked away for over a decade.

I know every detail about the guy. If I felt I could have a serious discussion with you about this I would, however from your repeated responses I can tell the route it will go and I dont want any part of that.

So you can call me whatever you want and insult me all you want, I am not too concerned about it.

 

[MetalHead]

Look at it this way:
High draft picks(Ware,Spears,Carpenter)+pricey free agent signings(Henry,Ferguson,Ayodele)+ players with no business being on the field(K.Davis,M.Coleman,R.Fowler)=high priced defense(R.Williams,B.James) that gets shredded to pieces early and often(Saints,Falcons,Eagles).
Gotta like the man's groceries,right?

 

[mr.jameswoods]

Even after wins Parcells points out mental errors. Thats his big "thing". No matter what you are told to do it only works if the players do it.
I go back to the people who claim we have a ton of talent on our defense, I agree. Do our coaches purposely play to their weaknesses or is the execution bad? They were really good until a few weeks ago, what has changed?

Any good football coach will take blame for mental errors because those are usually do to a lack of discipline on the field. Discipline is something a coaching staff can address and correct. However, talent isn't something a coach staff can address. You can make a player smarter but you can't necessarily make him more athletic or improve his reflexes. In fact, Parcells improved our team considerably from the Dave Campo years by assessing the mental errors on this team. When a team loses due to mental errors, that reflects poorly on the coaching staff. Parcells inherited Campo's player yet they went 10-6 because they played smarter.

 

[DallasCowpoke]

Come on people, I am very disappointed just like most fans on this forum that we have lost most of the important games this season. However, this will be the second time in four seasons that Parcells has led this team to the playoffs.

The best thing about the 2006 team is that it is a very talented team that is locked and loaded for now and the future. We have a franchise QB in Romo. We have a great running back duo in Jones and Barber. We have an elite WR corp. We have a very young and talented defense that will only get better. We have most of our offensive line in place.

We're probably just a defensive coordinator, RG, and OLB away from being a dominating team. In the offseason, we fire Zimmer, pick up Eric Steinbach and Adalius Thomas in free agency and have another stellar draft.

And by the way folks...

WE ARE IN THE PLAYOFFS!!!!

Let's not get crazy and fire the entire coaching staff just yet.

There are so many inaccuracies and assumptions in this post, it's hard to know where to begin.

Please explain to me how your ready to place a franchise tag on a QB with less than 10 starts under his belt?

And if THIS mess of an OL is your idea of being "in place", and is merely a RG away from ok, God help us!

 

[Wrangler87]

There are so many inaccuracies and assumptions in this post, it's hard to know where to begin.

Please explain to me how your ready to place a franchise tag on a QB with less than 10 starts under his belt?

And if THIS mess of an OL is your idea of being "in place", and is merely a RG away from ok, God helps us!

I can see it. It's not hard to see if you allow yourself to see it.

 

[CanadianCowboysFan]

I expect to go to the playoffs every year, not 50% of the time. Get him out.

Yet you are an Aggie fan, a team that is bad more often than it is good. Go figure.

 

[mr.jameswoods]

Listen man. I still havent defended parcells with any cliches. I havent defended him at all yet in this thread. The only thing I have said is that he doesnt deserve to be fired yet.

You are crazy bro. Saying that I am defending him with cliches? LOL I havent said one yet.

What does the giants win over the bills have to do with anything about this season or yesterday? I think you are confused.

I dont know you, well you dont know me, what does it matter.


and again I have reasons why I like parcells here and I know and understand the areas he struggles with this team.

you keep referencing the giants. You do understand the guy coached more than just the giants. he was in the league in 99 and 00. Its not like he is gibbs and walked away for over a decade.

I know every detail about the guy. If I felt I could have a serious discussion with you about this I would, however from your repeated responses I can tell the route it will go and I dont want any part of that.

So you can call me whatever you want and insult me all you want, I am not too concerned about it.

Let's put our egos aside and have a real conversation. You and I are not really in that much disagreement.

I will say this. I don't want to fire Parcells. However, I say that because I don't really think there are better options available. I'm an old school guy. I think the head coach deserves credits for wins and losses regardless if he played a major part in that or not.

I don't think Schottenheimer is a great coach but if the Chargers win the Superbowl, he deserves credit regardless if he has the Tomlinson and Merryman (sp?)

I think Parcells deserves some of the blame because he is the head cheese. I think we came into that game unprepared mentally. We were overconfident and I think that showed. That's my take.

I think Parcells has a lot to do with our success this season too. He ultimately believed in Romo. He got rid of Henson and kept Romo when everyone including me thought he was crazy. He managed TO well and didn't try to play hardball with him. I think that was a successfull move on our part. Had Parcells tried to micro manage him, it would have been a disaster. Parcells deserves credit for our defense particularly for the additions he made in the draft like adding Demarcus Ware. And I do remember three 5-11 seasons to know how grateful I am to have a competitive coach. But, Parcells has made his fair share of mistakes which have cost us wins and have prevented us from truly being a contender. That is my opinion.

 

[dbair1967]

if parcells ends up leaving i hope you enjoy this year. Get ready for another 2-3 years of turbulence. We aint gonna pull a saints next year if we change coaches..

and you know this how exactly?

the Saints and jets were about as bad off as two teams can be right now, and they'll both end up with the same or better records than us, and assuming the Jets beat the lowly Raiders both will be in the playoffs...

Parcells has done a nice job upgrading the roster, but he has done a pretty lousy job coaching the people he got...he's got us as far as he can

David

 

[Bleu Star]

Parcells leads team to playoffs in 2 of 4 seasons and people want him gone???

Yes. He can take Zimmer with him.

 

[The30YardSlant]

Yet you are an Aggie fan, a team that is bad more often than it is good. Go figure.

That's why there are so many t-shirt Texas/Notre Dame/USC fans. It's easy to be a fan of a team that wins every year. It's hard to be a Cowboys fan right now.

 

[Aikbach]

That's why there are so many t-shirt Texas/Notre Dame/USC fans. It's easy to be a fan of a team that wins every year. It's hard to be a Cowboys fan right now.

I'm a Baylor and Cowboy fan so I have you trumped majorly. 10 years of crap at the college and pro level for my teams.

 

[The30YardSlant]

I'm a Baylor fan

Such a thing exists?

 

[Aikbach]

Such a thing exists?

We are rare, sort of like Aggie common sense.

 

[The30YardSlant]

We are rare, sort of like Aggie common sense.

Sic 'em