The Rag: Juicy Rumor, TUNA TO FINS?

[Mr Cowboy]

Bill to the Dolphins?
Here's what I just read on ProFootballTalk.com:


"Here's another name to add to the list of high-profile coaches who could land in Miami.

Bill Parcells.

This is all speculation, but there's talk in league circles that, if the Fins decide to keep G.M. Randy Mueller, a Mueller-Parcells pairing could work. Parcells, we're told, has always had a good relationship with Mueller. And there is an increasing belief that Parcells has had all he can take of Dallas owner Jerry Jones.

So if the Tuna still wants to coach -- and if he doesn't want to work any longer for Jones -- Miami becomes a real possibility.

Much of this depends on how the Cowboys fare in the playoffs. Based on recent performances, however, the Tuna's tenure in Texas could become a relevant topic in little over two days."
This makes for interesting discussion, but even with his track record, I think this is Bill's final stop. If the Cowboys lose Saturday, look for Bill to hole up for a few days before making a decision.

Is it his decision to make?

I know he thinks it is, but I'm not convinced about Jerry.

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Posted by Matt Mosley at 5:10 PM (E-mail this entry) | Comments (2)

Sacks allowed
The research department just sent over the sacks allowed numbers I asked for this morning.

According to a highly regarded stats service, Flozell Adams led the team with 7 1/2 sacks allowed. He was tied for 16th in the league.

Kyle Kosier came in second with five, Colombo had 4 1/2, Gurode had four and Rivera was the low man with 3 1/2.

Blog Happy Hour begins in 20 minutes.

 

[theogt]

And there is an increasing belief that Parcells has had all he can take of Dallas owner Jerry Jones.

By who? People that have no idea what they're talking about?

 

[The Fonz]

Now it's on Jerry Jones gee.No matter what he does they will always find away to blame him.

 

[JBS]

How the hell has Rivera given up the least amount of sacks on the offensive line???

 

[theogt]

How the hell has Rivera given up the least amount of sacks on the offensive line???

Guards will typically give up less sacks than tackles. However, I can think of a couple sacks off-hand right now given up by Rivera. Surely those weren't 67% of all the sacks he's given up this year.

Regardless, everyone's sack #s have gone down with Romo. That doesn't excsuse them of horrible performance, though.

 

[AbeBeta]

How the hell has Rivera given up the least amount of sacks on the offensive line???

could it be that he's a guard?

 

[CanadianCowboysFan]

Profootball talk will never give up their view that Parcells and Jones cannot coexist. Even though it has been four years, if Parcells leaves, then it will be due to Jones.

As an aside, if Parcells were to resign, wouldn't he still have to stay out of football next year given he has a contract with us for next season? I know he did it to the Patriots when he left to join the Jets but how exactly could he quit us and sign with the Dolphins without us getting compensation?

 

[Cbz40]

Here's a good juicy one to mill over as you have your morning cup of whatever.

http://profootballtalk.com/rumormill.htm

POSTED 10:30 a.m. EST, January 4, 2007

TUNA TO FINS?

Here's another name to add to the list of high-profile coaches who could land in Miami.

Bill Parcells.

This is all speculation, but there's talk in league circles that, if the Fins decide to keep G.M. Randy Mueller, a Mueller-Parcells pairing could work. Parcells, we're told, has always had a good relationship with Mueller. And there is an increasing belief that Parcells has had all he can take of Dallas owner Jerry Jones.

So if the Tuna still wants to coach -- and if he doesn't want to work any longer for Jones -- Miami becomes a real possibility.
Much of this depends on how the Cowboys fare in the playoffs. Based on recent performances, however, the Tuna's tenure in Texas could become a relevant topic in little over two days.

TUNA TO MIAMI ROADBLOCK?

A league source has raised with us a fact that could prevent any real talks between the Fins and Cowboys coach Bill Parcells from ever materializing.
Parcells is represented by Jimmy Sexton, who also represents former Miami coach Nick Saban. So it would be awkward, to say the least, for Sexton to be negotiating with the Dolphins about a contract for Parcells.
Another potential glitch is the fact that Saban was convinced, as one league source tells us, that G.M. Randy Mueller is not a solid talent evaluator. Regardless of whether Mueller is or isn't (and we tend to think he is), Saban's opinions surely made their way to Sexton -- which surely made their way to Parcells.
Still, Parcells is his own guy and will make his own decisions. If he wants the Miami job and he recognizes that he'll need a different agent in order to make it happen, he'll get one. And if he thinks Mueller can do the job even if Saban thinks he can't, Parcells will work with him

 

[Hostile]

I don't know about that, but here's something I will wager you about. Cowher will step down today and take a year off. In 2007 the Commanders will finally drive Joe Gibbs back to NASCAR and Danny will try and hire Cowher.

 

[Eddie]

How would this work? BP is still under contract with the Cowboys.

Can he quit, and leave for the Fins?

I would assume Jones would want compensation for him. Ala 2 1st round draft picks? ok ok, I can dream.

Otherwise, Jones would have to keep him under contract, pay him the $5 mil, and let him sit at home for a year.

But honestly, if BP wants to go to Miami ... sayonara.

 

[Yeagermeister]

They always have to take a shot at Jerry

 

[noshame]

If this happens(and I'm OK with it)look no further than the TO signing.

IMO it was the beginning of the end.

 

[superpunk]

They always have to take a shot at Jerry

Seriously. Last year it was with Detroit. I'm sure there will be a bunch more coaching vacancies Parcells will be associated ith before it's over.

 

[Jarv]

How would this work? BP is still under contract with the Cowboys.

Can he quit, and leave for the Fins?

I would assume Jones would want compensation for him. Ala 2 1st round draft picks? ok ok, I can dream.

Otherwise, Jones would have to keep him under contract, pay him the $5 mil, and let him sit at home for a year.

But honestly, if BP wants to go to Miami ... sayonara.

Wow, that would be awesome even if we only got 1 1st out of it, where are they drafting in the 1st ?

 

[Alexander]

I don't know about that, but here's something I will wager you about. Cowher will step down today and take a year off. In 2007 the Commanders will finally drive Joe Gibbs back to NASCAR and Danny will try and hire Cowher.

He can try.

I have a distinct feeling Cowher's friend Marty Schottenheimer can tell him all about Mister Snyder's stupidity.

 

[dbair1967]

Wow, that would be awesome even if we only got 1 1st out of it, where are they drafting in the 1st ?

nobody is giving us a 1st rd pic for Parcells

there was a discussion in another thread about how the league had stopped teams from giving draft picks for coaches under contract, but then I was thinking about Herm Edwards last yr...pretty sure KC gave up a middle rd pick or so to the Jets for Edwards

hey I'd love to see us get SOMETHING, anything in terms of draft pick/s for The Relic, but it aint happening...not after his 4yrs of mediocrity here...

David

 

[Bleu Star]

If this happens(and I'm OK with it)look no further than the TO signing.

IMO it was the beginning of the end.

Yeah that was the beginning of the end for a coach that has been marking time in the same place for 4 years in a row.

 

[dbair1967]

If this happens(and I'm OK with it)look no further than the TO signing.

IMO it was the beginning of the end.

good riddance then...if he goes what have we lost? a coach capable of getting us just over .500 and a defense that cant stop crap? what does TO have to do with how bad the defense is?

and having TO should be helping us have a better run game, and we havent been able to run the ball on anybody for the last 4-5 weeks

I'm sure if Parcells leaves, the media will blame Jerry for signing TO and make him the scapegoat for 4 years of mediocrity, instead of pointing the finger where it really belongs...I hate TO and never wanted us to sign him in the first place, but he isnt the reason our team is mediocre again

David

 

[burmafrd]

This is all BS. BP is not going to another team; this is his last stop. The daily turd is pretty much worthless as a reliable source on anything.

 

[CrazyCowboy]

Thid is funny stuff to read IMO