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Mick Shots - Jan. 22

StarYeah, yeah, I know what you all want. You want to know who the next head coach is going to be. Well, if you have listened to Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, then you can probably rule out any college head coach lacking NFL experience. That probably means no Bob Stoops, no Tommy Tuberville, no Houston Nutt, no Les Myles, no Mack Brown. Jones thinks the learning curve is not conducive to picking up where Parcells has left off.

 

StarHere is an intriguing name to keep in mind: Dan Reeves. Yes, the former Cowboys running back, assistant coach and head coach in Denver, New York and Atlanta is genuinely interested in the job, and has expressed that interest to those close to him. OK, he just turned 63, but Reeves has a successful track record working with young quarterbacks, and only ran into problems in his last gig, Atlanta, when Michael Vick missed the first 11 games of the season with a broken leg. The year before, in just Vick’s second season (2002), he had the Falcons in the NFC Divisional Round of the playoffs, losing at Philly 20-6.

 

StarAs for some former NFL head coaches out there who might be possibilities, consider Mike Sherman, recently named the offensive coordinator in Houston; Steve Mariucci, working at NFL Network; Wade Phillips, defensive coordinator in San Diego; former Cowboys offensive coordinator Norv Turner; and maybe even former Cowboys assistant Jim Bates, a one-time interim head coach in Miami (2004) recently hired by Denver as assistant head coach. As for some of the guys considered top assistants in waiting of head coach jobs, that would include Rex and Rob Ryan – Buddy’s boys – Indy quarterbacks coach Jim Caldwell, former Giants defensive coordinator Tim Lewis recently hired in Carolina, Jacksonville defensive coordinator Mike Smith, Chicago defensive coordinator Ron Rivera. Chew on those for a while.

Published Jan 22 2007, 08:07 PM by rphillips

Comments

 

DalFan4Ever said:

Me first!  HA!
January 22, 2007 8:18 PM
 

DalFan4Ever said:

Crap!  I'm by myself...unsupervised....
January 22, 2007 8:19 PM
 

DalFan4Ever said:

ZURF, don't EVEN start that rumor....
January 22, 2007 8:19 PM
 

bruceg said:

No kidding.  What do you think about Reeves?  Intriguing.
January 22, 2007 8:21 PM
 

ZURF** said:

all right...JK....but out of all the names above, none of them even remotely excite me.  except for....Norv Turner ...offensive coach...Dave Wannestadt Defensive Coach.
January 22, 2007 8:22 PM
 

DalFan4Ever said:

I've always liked Dan Reeves, but I would prefer some youth and some aggressive playcalling.
January 22, 2007 8:23 PM
 

bruceg said:

Wade Phillips has had some success.  So has Ron Rivera, with the Bears.  I'd sure like to see some better defensive play.
January 22, 2007 8:24 PM
 

DalFan4Ever said:

Wannstedt maybe, Turner, no.  A thousand times no.  Maybe the Rex or Rob Ryan and a STRONG OC.
January 22, 2007 8:25 PM
 

DalFan4Ever said:

Rivera would be a hot pick.  Especially if the Bears win in 2 weeks.
January 22, 2007 8:26 PM
 

SuperMo said:

I just don't want a has been. I am not sure that I would like Dan Reeves. I think we need some youth, or at least some energy, and I am not sure Reeves would bring that.
January 22, 2007 8:28 PM
 

Hateraide said:

I heard that Wade Phillips is the lead guy...withn Jason Garret as the O coordinater. They would groom Jason Garett to be the next HC.
January 22, 2007 8:39 PM
 

The Captain said:

JIMMY,JIMMY,JIMMY let's just hire someone who is gonna bust his balls to be the best possible coach for the greatest damn team in football.
January 22, 2007 8:41 PM
 

NickelBates40 said:

Lets just hope they don't stay at home and make Chris Palmer the coach.  Worst of all worlds.
January 22, 2007 8:49 PM
 

Haole Paniolo said:

Reeves' age is my only concern with him.  He is a proven winner... and he is HUNGRY.  I'd want to know his plans re: and OC and DC and the play-calling
January 22, 2007 8:49 PM
 

NickelBates40 said:

Lets bring in Mike Martz as HC (offensive mind) and hire a "D" coordinator.  Given that the new HC will have to build basically an entire staff, I have to believe it will be someone that has HC experience in the NFL and could build a staff pretty easy.  Rivera would be great but not sure JJ would have the balls to bring in someone without HC experience with a team on the verge.
January 22, 2007 8:53 PM
 

albone8 said:

With a new stadium in the works you need a young guy who will roam the sidelines for a long time. That ain't Dan Reeves!

Jones needs to go with a new-comer. I say Mike Singletary, but would certainly be happy with Phillips or Rivera.

With the talent that's on this current team, the worst thing that could happen would be to hire a coach who can't utilize it because his best years are behind him.
NOW is the time to think LONG term!
January 22, 2007 8:54 PM
 

richman said:

Urban Meyer is the right choice....or maybe Charlie Weiss. People are overreacting about the college coach angle. Personally I would love to have THE MAN Steve Spurrier
January 22, 2007 8:54 PM
 

The Captain said:

Than Man steve spurrier stunk as a NFL coach.  JIMMY,JIMMY,JIMMY or someone that at least can coach at the nfl leval.
January 22, 2007 9:01 PM
 

Hateraide said:

We are gonna screw around and give Philly another nfc east title. We wont regroup fast enough to be consistent next year.
January 22, 2007 9:03 PM
 

A-LehLeh-A said:

Urban Meyer wouldn't be very smart in my opinion. He runs a spread offense that probably wouldn't float very well at the NFL level. Spurrier is more than happy at South Carolina.

I do like the idea of bringing in the likes of Singletary or Rivera though. Pair an up and coming Singletary with a good O Coordinator and I think the Boys could flourish in a short time.
January 22, 2007 9:04 PM
 

cowboysmaniac said:

my prediction is that Jimmy Johnson will be back. Its obvious. Who else?
New stadium, awesome talent, its over JJ and JJ are discussing the terms right now.seriously.
January 22, 2007 9:04 PM
 

Rygar said:

Great News!  My biggest beef w/Parcells was his personnel decisions, and his disrespect for interior line play on both sides of the ball.  Actually, with the OL I don't think it was disrespect so much as arrogance.  He thought he could build a great line from bailing wire, 6th round picks and free agents.  We're lucky Colombo panned out, but the fact that he did nothing to lock down that position in the draft or in free agency was just dereliction of duty.  Fortunately we caught a break on that one.  Unlike last year with Pettiti.

Also, he bullied players and played mind games with them, which may have motivated some but backfired with guys like Jacob Rogers.  I think he rode Julius Jones so much about fumbles that he turned a dynamic, electrifying runner into a guy who hits the line hunched over the ball like a 250 lb fullback.  And it was great to draft De Marcus Ware, but  he did nothing to bring in the 1/2 ton NT that makes pressure off the corner possible in a 3-4.

Plus, he was a sentimental old fart, who bonded with some players (especially if he had coached them before (or their daddies) and gave them every chance to succeed, but lost patience with others and cut them at the first sign of weakness.

For Cowboys fans, this is a great way to start the year!



January 22, 2007 9:05 PM
 

DeLeon_ROH said:


Dan Reeves! Its like bringing back bill parcells. Didn't they play against each other in the 80's. If parcells couldn't win a playoff game, what makes us think that reeves is going to win one playoff game? I am not intrigued by the characters being mentioned by Mickey!
January 22, 2007 9:06 PM
 

D.C4Life said:

Dan Reeves....please>>> don't make me go down 2 Dallas and slap the jones. Dan reeves is 63...c'mon >> that thought is bannas...Wade Philips...wtf has he done. JJ you need 2 pull out the Magic Coach and not a Bum Ass Puppet......damn...here we go,don't you guys see that >>>JJ setting up the Puppet Show!!!!!!
January 22, 2007 9:06 PM
 

A-LehLeh-A said:

I know he's kind of up there in age. But has anyone ever though of Jim Johnson? The Eagles defensive coordinator? You have to admit the Eagles D is always ready to play us twice a year and gives every offense they face fits with pass protection. We have a pressure problem here in Dallas...he knows how to scheme and get that type of pressure.
January 22, 2007 9:07 PM
 

SuperMo said:

I also heard that Phillips and Garrett were the top candidates, and I think that is totally stupid. Sure Phillips has experience with the 3 - 4, but not a great choice as a head coach, but I suppose it would give Jerry the puppet that he wants. Jimmy would be a great choice, but why would he give up the gig that he has right now just to spend all his free time working?
January 22, 2007 9:08 PM
 

BillyMac51 said:

Guys face it - reality.  Jimmy Johnson has already said he would
never coach in Dallas again, or probably coach at all.  He is fishing every morning on his boat, has a sweet TV gig and no matter what the media says, he and Jones still have not made up.  Jones efffed up their relationship in the 90's.  Spurrier, is that the jack-ss who stunk up the NFL and promised to beat the Cowboys twice a year every year?!?!?  Please.  Face it, the Tuna just hosed us.  We are now looking at a list of coaches that should be getting AARP benefits and Jones will NOT bring in a college coach.  Yes some of these guys have good resumes, but the game has passed alot of them by.  Case in point - Parcells.  

January 22, 2007 9:08 PM
 

Mac_Daddy said:

No to Dan Reeves please!  No more old farts.  They DO NOT WIN.  Look at the history....d!ck Vermiel is the only old guy to have anything that resembles success in the NFL.  We need a young guy with fire that has something to prove.  NO OLD GUYS!  NO RETREADS - please Jerry, please.  The new coach needs to relate more to the players and less to the country club you attend.  
January 22, 2007 9:08 PM
 

The Captain said:

I agree with rygar if you were one of his boys you could do no wrong but that's all he could coach is one of his boys, at least now we won't have to worry about him bringing in a bunch of his boys. He lived in yesterday's world and we need someone that can say I am the Coach of the DALLAS COWBOYS and I will do whatever I can to bring the charm back to this team, we don't need one of those"well is gonna be hear next year, none of that crap, i'm glad that he's gone.
January 22, 2007 9:10 PM
 

True Blue #1 said:

HIRE EMMITT SMITH !!! as the Cowboys Head Coach Jerry Jones. Emmitt is a winner at whatever he does. He's proved it over and over. He will bring back the drive and motivation Dallas is lacking. Just look at the Steelers hiring Mike Tomlin and Bill Cowher both in their 30's. This is what Dallas needs a true winner.    
January 22, 2007 9:10 PM
 

Hateraide said:

 Hateraide said:
here's a name...JIM Johnson??
I know hes a philly guy...but like Peyton used his knowlede against us...we could use his knowledge about philly against them. Hes a good D guy....we will bring in a few of his guys to help.

January 22, 2007 9:11 PM
 

bluedeer said:

Hey DalFan4Ever, I'm with you!! We need some aggressive play calling.  I think one of our main problems has been, everyone knows what play we are going to run before the linemen even take their positions.  Heck, I can tell you the play correctly 90% of the time.  We need to mix it up more, keep'em guessing!!
January 22, 2007 9:11 PM
 

BillyMac51 said:

Hey Mac whaz up,  If someone says Reeves one more time, I will barf.  Hey everyone if we are going bring back some dinosaur to coach, then at least bring back DITKA, and thats a retarded choice.  Look guys if that effed up list of Mickey's was that great, we would of crap canned the tuna and grabbed someone off of it.
January 22, 2007 9:12 PM
 

SuperMo said:

is it just me, or does it seem like other teams in the league always seem to come up with a list of names that actually make sense, but yet Dallas always comes up with a list of old has beens, or should never be's. Is that a coincidence or is it because of the puppet master himself?
January 22, 2007 9:14 PM
 

D.C4Life said:

BillyMac51 ....Help JJ >>>>feel the Force>>>>>4 a head coach>>he might b going 2 the dark side>>>>>help him Master Yoda>>>>lol
January 22, 2007 9:14 PM
 

unoeyedslim said:

I think Reeves has heart problems. You don't want him and TO here together.

But yea glad Parcells retired. I wasn't sure which of his ex Jets or Patriots players
he was going to go after next. But all have been overpaid. Which kinda cuts to the
next issue. How much are we going to loose on salarie cap cause guys like Rivera,
Kosier, Ferguson, Fabini, Vanderjact and Bledsoe aint going to be around? Mickey
any ideas on that?

Regards
Slim
January 22, 2007 9:15 PM
 

Mac_Daddy said:

You guys need to drop the Jimmy Johnson stuff.  He won't coach again.  He also wasn't all that great in Miami once he had to start living with a budget (salary cap).  Jerry Jones spent wildly on depth at every position for Jimmy.  Those days are gone.
January 22, 2007 9:16 PM
 

D.C4Life said:

 SuperMo said:
is it just me, or does it seem like other teams in the league always seem to come up with a list of names that actually make sense, but yet Dallas always comes up with a list of old has beens, or should never be's. Is that a coincidence or is it because of the puppet master himself?

Yup>>>>damn>>>i'm actually scrared of wat JJ is going 2 pull...JJ feel the force.
January 22, 2007 9:16 PM
 

SuperMo said:

Is anyone else watching Super Bowl XIII on NFL Network? I say we bring back some of those players to help out our defense (and offense). I bet some of those guys even at their current age might not get beat as much as some of our guys.
January 22, 2007 9:16 PM
 

SoTexCowboyFan said:

im not glad parcells retired dont think anyone can handle TO
as far as reeves i think you guys are right probably too old
for the young team that the cowboys are unless maybe he brings in
young aggressive coordinators
January 22, 2007 9:18 PM
 

Mac_Daddy said:

I learned a long time ago not to try and guess what stupid thing Jerry will do next.  Looking back, hiring Bill really wasn't the best move he could have done four years ago.  Jerry will hire a big name again, regardless of any recent success.  And, don't we all wish the old man had left after last year and Sean Payton could have stepped right into the HC job?  Another great decision by Jerry.  Let's hold on to the .500 old man, rather than lock up the guy I know is a future stud.
January 22, 2007 9:19 PM
 

Duffy1 said:

I think the coach that has the most potential long-term impact is Mike Singletary.  The Cowboys need someone who will bring instant respect and credibility.  He is untested as a head coach, but is a born leader who will surround himself with the right kind of people.  He would bring an intensity and a winning attitude to a team that desperately lacks the kind of killer instinct that Singletary played with and, by all accounts, coaches with as well.  Heck, if you gain the respect of Ray Lewis, you must carry some weight.  All of the other choices seem like stopgaps and retreads to me, but Singletary could potentially be a long-term winner here.  We need to look for the next great coach-I think he could be it.
January 22, 2007 9:20 PM
 

SoTexCowboyFan said:

youre probably righyt supermo, but hey now adays youre not allowed to  really play
like the old days, im surprised players are still able to tackle quarterbacks, sometimes
January 22, 2007 9:20 PM
 

SuperMo said:

shut up with the Dan Reeves stuff. I would rather see June Jones bring in his wide open high powered offense, than see someone like Reeves come in and pound it out on the ground. At least when Jones and Glanville were in Atlanta, they put up some offensive numbers. Now doesn't that sound like a ridiculous idea......well look at some of the others going around, and it isn't too far fetched.
January 22, 2007 9:20 PM
 

Duffy1 said:

I think the coach that has the most potential long-term impact is Mike Singletary.  The Cowboys need someone who will bring instant respect and credibility.  He is untested as a head coach, but is a born leader who will surround himself with the right kind of people.  He would bring an intensity and a winning attitude to a team that desperately lacks the kind of killer instinct that Singletary played with and, by all accounts, coaches with as well.  Heck, if you gain the respect of Ray Lewis, you must carry some weight.  All of the other choices seem like stopgaps and retreads to me, but Singletary could potentially be a long-term winner here.  We need to look for the next great coach-I think he could be it.
January 22, 2007 9:21 PM
 

ksun_haze said:

Here is a quote from an article from the website today,

"I had talked to him a few weeks ago and he told me he didn't want the game to pass him by," said James, Parcells' fourth-round pick in 2003 who developed into a starter by his third season. "But I really barely thought of him leaving. The team has been put in place by him. He put most of these guys in place. And it's a pretty good team coming back."


I think Parcells knew the game had passed him by, not because of his age.  But because of his inability to evolve with how the game is played today.  Sure Parcells still has an eye for talent, cant take anything away from the guy on that.  But as a head coach, his old ways just dont work anymore.  And its very obvious when some of the worst teams were saying his offense was the most predictable they had ever played.  But regardless of what I think, Bill Parcells is still one of the great football minds of our time.  But at this point in his career, I think he is better suited for a GM role.  Because obviously with the talent he had, as a head coach this year...he just couldnt do anything with it.

I am very confident that Jerry Jones will find a solid Head Coach that has a similar philosophy as Parcells that will finish the job he has started.  Lets just hope the next guy will exploit opposing defenses with all the talent we have on offense.  Something Parcells was unable to do.

January 22, 2007 9:23 PM
 

CrazyBeagle said:

Young coach = Yes
Old coach = No
Puppets = HELL NO!
January 22, 2007 9:23 PM
 

cantgetitdone said:

Wade Phillps for Head coach and Defense and Mike Martz for the offense.  Martz dont want the H.C job anyway so let him be the o-cordinator. We have a boring offense for the players we have. Unless that was Big Bill holding them back.



Anyways Bill enjoy ur time off we know u will be back in the NFL doing something you love football to much to sit back and watch.   Hmmmm maybe Jerry will let you be the G.M.  
Wouldnt that be nice make Bill the G.M.
January 22, 2007 9:23 PM
 

DeLeon_ROH said:


What happened from 89 to 93 was a scheme from Jimmy and Jerry. They both knew what they needed to do to win the SuperBowl. They worked great together until their egos clashed! Jimmy is now having fun making bad predictions and Jerry is having fun with his cowboys! I don't think that they want to remarry!
January 22, 2007 9:24 PM
 

SuperMo said:

I bowled in the Super Bowl charity event last year in Detroit and I actually got to bowl with and meet Ed Jones and Thomas Henderson, and what a rush that was, but you are right about Too Tall, he is still in pretty good shape. Doesn't seem to move as fast these days, but still in pretty good shape. What a rush it was to meet them and get my picture taken with them. I even got to wear Hollywood's Super Bowl ring.
January 22, 2007 9:24 PM
 

D.C4Life said:

Duffy1 ...alot of us has been bringing his name up pretty much everyday...but according 2 mick he's not even a consideration.....from his list of coaches.
January 22, 2007 9:24 PM
 

BillyMac51 said:

forget norv turner too.  he won ONE NFC EAST title, and has two head coaching stops that were horrible.
January 22, 2007 9:25 PM
 

BillyMac51 said:

doesnt Reeves like to run the ball like 400 times a game.  Please dont forget Romo, Glenn, T.O. and Witten, we should maybe pass the ball too.  Dont bring in some old school coach that will ignore our passing attack.
January 22, 2007 9:27 PM
 

Hateraide said:

Id go for Martz....he would bring back the fun in the offense. Hes doing good for Detroit. Their O is looking better.
January 22, 2007 9:27 PM
 

Mac_Daddy said:

I bet Jerry already has a man in place.  Then, told Bill that he preferred that he leave.  The press releases make it look like it was Bill's decision to save face.  
January 22, 2007 9:29 PM
 

BillyMac51 said:

 Mac_Daddy said:
I bet Jerry already has a man in place.  Then, told Bill that he preferred that he leave.  The press releases make it look like it was Bill's decision to save face.  

As much as we bash Jerry, I am sure he had a back up plan, but who would he have in mind to make Parcells leave, and leave as late as he did, with all our asst. coaches leaving too?
January 22, 2007 9:31 PM
 

Mac_Daddy said:

BillyMac51 said:
forget norv turner too.  he won ONE NFC EAST title, and has two head coaching stops that were horrible.

Although I am not pro-Norv.  I feel he got screwed in his coaching stops.  He got ran over by a snobby new Owner in Washington, then again by a senile old man in Oakland.
January 22, 2007 9:31 PM
 

albone8 said:

There are no good experienced head coaches out there who aren't already coaching. Besides, these guys would cost too much to get. With a team as close as our Cowboys are, do we really want to sacrifice draft picks to get Fisher, Gruden, or Cowher. Forget about Dan Reeves or anybody else on the scrap heap and get a young, motivated mind. What the 'Boys need more than anything else is someone who will inspire them to play passionate football! This team is close, the right coach puts them over the top in a division and conference that really has no standouts with the exception of the Bears defense...and it has had it's moments of mediocrity.
January 22, 2007 9:32 PM
 

cowboys9871 said:

JERRY JONES SHOULD DO ANYTHING IN HIS POWER TO GET BILL COWHER IN. IT'S THE COWBOYS BEST CHANCE. I THINK IF HE CAN GET HIM THERE NOW THE REST OF THE 31 TEAMS WILL HAVE THERE HANDS FULL TRYING TO STOP THE ALMIGHTY COWBOYS................COWBOYS FOREVER  
January 22, 2007 9:32 PM
 

ksun_haze said:

 
Duffy1 said:
I think the coach that has the most potential long-term impact is Mike Singletary.  The Cowboys need someone who will bring instant respect and credibility.  He is untested as a head coach, but is a born leader who will surround himself with the right kind of people.  He would bring an intensity and a winning attitude to a team that desperately lacks the kind of killer instinct that Singletary played with and, by all accounts, coaches with as well.  Heck, if you gain the respect of Ray Lewis, you must carry some weight.  All of the other choices seem like stopgaps and retreads to me, but Singletary could potentially be a long-term winner here.  We need to look for the next great coach-I think he could be it.

I totally agree, Singletary would bring an intensity to the players they need.  But he really needs an awesome supporting cast of coordinators and assistants.  Parcells already has the personel for 3-4 defense, so it would be best to find a DC that is very familiar with it and keep it going.  As far as offense, I think this team really needs a west coast OC.  It has the personel to run the WC offense thats for sure.  Jerry you spent 25 million on TO...its time to unleash him in the system he is familiar with.  
January 22, 2007 9:32 PM
 

Mac_Daddy said:

Hey Billymac, do you think it is kinda suspicious that this happens one day after Bill Billicick is available following the Patriots loss yesterday?  Coincidence?
January 22, 2007 9:33 PM
 

A-LehLeh-A said:

 
Duffy1 said:
I think the coach that has the most potential long-term impact is Mike Singletary.  The Cowboys need someone who will bring instant respect and credibility.  He is untested as a head coach, but is a born leader who will surround himself with the right kind of people.  He would bring an intensity and a winning attitude to a team that desperately lacks the kind of killer instinct that Singletary played with and, by all accounts, coaches with as well.  Heck, if you gain the respect of Ray Lewis, you must carry some weight.  All of the other choices seem like stopgaps and retreads to me, but Singletary could potentially be a long-term winner here.  We need to look for the next great coach-I think he could be it.





AGREED!!!!!!!
January 22, 2007 9:33 PM
 

BillyMac51 said:

cowboys9871 said:
JERRY JONES SHOULD DO ANYTHING IN HIS POWER TO GET BILL COWHER IN. IT'S THE COWBOYS BEST CHANCE. I THINK IF HE CAN GET HIM THERE NOW THE REST OF THE 31 TEAMS WILL HAVE THERE HANDS FULL TRYING TO STOP THE ALMIGHTY COWBOYS................COWBOYS FOREVER  

Hey, you might have an idea, sure we lose some draft picks but I think he has the right attitude.  But..... didn't he also take a year off to spend some time with his family too?  thought that was part of the reason he also took a year off.
January 22, 2007 9:34 PM
 

A-LehLeh-A said:

Who ever said that Belichick is available? I'm sure if he was available his name would have popped up first thing this morning afterwards.
January 22, 2007 9:34 PM
 

Hateraide said:

Although I am not pro-Norv.  I feel he got screwed in his coaching stops.  He got ran over by a snobby new Owner in Washington, then again by a senile old man in Oakland.
January 22, 2007 9:31 PM

ive thought that as well....look at what hes done with Rivers???...he can do that with Romo as well.
January 22, 2007 9:34 PM
 

BillyMac51 said:

  Mac_Daddy said:
Hey Billymac, do you think it is kinda suspicious that this happens one day after Bill Billicick is available following the Patriots loss yesterday?  Coincidence?

That would have more drama then a soap opera, boy I never even thought of that, holy crap is that funny!!!!!!
January 22, 2007 9:35 PM
 

Mac_Daddy said:

There is no way Jerry hires someone like Mike Singletary.  He is not a big enough name.  Plus, the press release states that he wants to continue with the 3-4 scheme.  Singletary is a 4-3 guy.  We have too much money spent on the defensive convertion to 3-4 to change back.  Won't happen.  Like the 3-4 or not, it is here for the forseeable future.
January 22, 2007 9:36 PM
 

cowboys9871 said:

WITH THE RIGHT MONEY COWHER WILL COME BACK TO COACHING REMEBER STEELERS ARE NOT BIG SPENDERS THEY HAVE THERE OWN LITTLE SALERY CAP
January 22, 2007 9:36 PM
 

BillyMac51 said:

cowboys9871 said:
WITH THE RIGHT MONEY COWHER WILL COME BACK TO COACHING REMEBER STEELERS ARE NOT BIG SPENDERS THEY HAVE THERE OWN LITTLE SALERY CAP

Tell that to Cowher's wife:)))))))
January 22, 2007 9:37 PM
 

ksun_haze said:

Mike Singletary as head coach with Mike Martz or Steve Mariuchi as OC and lure the Ryan guy from Oakland to be the DC.  Afterall, Oakland's defense was the only impressive thing about that team.

Make it happen Jerry!!!!!!
January 22, 2007 9:38 PM
 

Mac_Daddy said:

A-LehLeh-A said:
Who ever said that Belichick is available? I'm sure if he was available his name would have popped up first thing this morning afterwards

Bill is due for an extention if New England, and I have actually seen a few rumor sites that have thrown that name out there.  He isn't "available", but he is able to talk to teams now that the playoffs are done for him.
January 22, 2007 9:38 PM
 

albone8 said:

I say if Singletary is not an option, Jones should hire Duffy1! His comment is the most intelligent one I've read yet!
January 22, 2007 9:39 PM
 

SuperMo said:

I can't believe Jackie Smith just dropped the damn ball again.
January 22, 2007 9:39 PM
 

A-LehLeh-A said:

I think we easily have the capabilities to switch back to the 4-3. Most of the guys on the Defense were from 4-3 teams anyhow. I don't think we need to be shooting for a big name. I think we need to be shooting for a person with character and a plan. Singletary makes sense to me in that regard. We need a new face to this organization. TO right now is the face of it, and although some people may like that idea, I don't. We need a head coach who is on the rise and will demand attention. I think he can be the guy and that he could put his stamp on the Dallas Cowboys.
January 22, 2007 9:40 PM
 

coolridings said:

Guys...don't discount the possibility of Lovie Smith becoming a potential candidate.  He is the lowest-paid coach in the league, and he can't be happy about the fact that the Bears let his contact dwindle to one year remaining without giving him an extension and subsequent raise prior to this point...especially in light of the success that he has had up there.  He also grew up rooting for the Cowboys.  I read some comments from Peter King a couple of weeks ago in which he said that Jones might be willing to surrender some draft picks to get him.  This has probably become an even longer shot at this point on the heels of the Bears' Super Bowl birth, but still...I wouldn't totally dismiss the possibility.
January 22, 2007 9:42 PM
 

Mac_Daddy said:

I will only say that Jerry will HAVE to make a big splash with this new coach.  He has a stadium being built and will want to make sure the Dallas faithfull maintain hope.  The last thing he wants to project to the people is that the team will take a step back now.  The new coach will NOT be a first timer like Singltary or some coordinator out there.  That you can take to the bank.  The coach will be someone that has credentials.
January 22, 2007 9:43 PM
 

ksun_haze said:

Mac_Daddy said:
There is no way Jerry hires someone like Mike Singletary.  He is not a big enough name.  Plus, the press release states that he wants to continue with the 3-4 scheme.  Singletary is a 4-3 guy.  We have too much money spent on the defensive convertion to 3-4 to change back.  Won't happen.  Like the 3-4 or not, it is here for the forseeable future.

Yeah mac you're probably right, but just think of the intensity that guy would bring to the table.  What a motivator he would be.  With the right OC and DC...man its hard for to believe that guy couldnt get the job done.
January 22, 2007 9:44 PM
 

SuperMo said:

coolridings, I agree with you about Lovie Smith....if they had lost yesterday, I think with them winning and going to the Super Bowl, he just got a pretty hefty pay raise in Chicago, unless the McCloskey family decides to sit on their checkbook.
January 22, 2007 9:45 PM
 

A-LehLeh-A said:

New stadium
Young team
Why not a young new coach to light the fire.
Maybe it is a long shot, but I like the idea of Singletary.
And really, what makes it so much of a long shot? Jerry has been known to take calculated risks on FAR FAR worse candidates.
January 22, 2007 9:47 PM
 

SuperMo said:

I hope you guys are right about Jerry making a big splash with his pick to replace BP, but I sure it isn't a belly flop type of splash, we have had too many of those already. But if this new coach is going to be someone with credentials, who could it possibly be that hasn't already signed with someone?
January 22, 2007 9:48 PM
 

CowboysDude said:

Oh make no mistake you could be looking at a lame duck coach for a year... it'll have to be someone that is a big name but if Jones can land Cowher next year whoever he hires will be gone.. trust me.  He wants a HUGE name going into the new stadium to put fannies in the seats..... lots to pay for :-)
January 22, 2007 9:48 PM
 

SuperMo said:

are you saying that Campo is a worse choice than Singletary? : )
January 22, 2007 9:48 PM
 

Hateraide said:

yanno...last thing we need to be doing is giving up draft choices for anyone. We are late enough in the round as it is....and most deals require this and next years 1st
January 22, 2007 9:49 PM
 

ksun_haze said:

anyways guys and gals, I have faith that Jerry will find the right guy and not some puppet.  He knows this team is on the verge of greatness.  I highly doubt he is going to let this small window of opportunity pass this team by.  Jerry knows whats at stake here and I am very sure he will keep the ball rolling for the Dallas Faithful.

Good night all!
January 22, 2007 9:50 PM
 

A-LehLeh-A said:

No first round picks given away.
Thumbs down to that Idea.
Raiders just hired USC O-Coordinator Lane Kiffin
They puzzle me sometimes...well...all the time really.
January 22, 2007 9:51 PM
 

BillyMac51 said:

even the alleged cowboy analysts and self proclaimed experts said this parcells thing is a shock because if jerry knew, he would of asked bill parcells for one more year and then possibly go after cowher.  hard to go after a coach now for what a one year contact, just so we could fire them, all their new asst's, and then go after cowher?  cowher is loyal to pitt and would not have quit just to come to dallas the same year,  the issue with cowher is not the tight budget out east but he wanted time off.
January 22, 2007 9:51 PM
 

SuperMo said:

rewatching this Super Bowl XIII, I can't believe how good our Doomsday defense really was...but all you ever hear about when it comes to great defenses are the 85 Bears, the Ravens, the Steel Curtain.....Doomsday was pretty good in there own right. They may have allowed more points than some of those others, but they were still pretty dominating.
January 22, 2007 9:51 PM
 

coolridings said:

If I was a betting man I would put my money on Wade Phillips.  He runs a mean 3-4 defense in San Diego, and his winning percentage during head-coaching stops in Denver and Buffalo was better than that of Bill's here in Dallas...and Phillips had less talent on both of those teams than what exists on the Cowboys at the moment.

Come on...can you imagine what Wade Phillips would do with DeMarcus Ware?
January 22, 2007 9:52 PM
 

SuperMo said:

I am not sure that Cowher is the best choice for us either. He is a great coach, but we don't have the players to play Cowher ball. We don't have that big bruising running back to pound out 30 plus carries per game. Just don't see our offensive players fitting into his offensive style
January 22, 2007 9:54 PM
 

ksun_haze said:

Whoa Whoa Whoa....You guys actually think Cowher would possibly even entertain the tought of coaching a team he has hated his whole life?  This guy was born and raised in the Burg and was on the Steelers staff a long time before he became head coach.  I highly doubt Cowher would even answer the phone if he knew it was Jerry Jones calling.  Its in Cowhers blood to hate the Cowboys.  That has to be the biggest long shot I have heard yet.
January 22, 2007 9:55 PM
 

SuperMo said:

I would love Phillips as our DC, but I don't know about as our HC. But I agree about D-Ware. You can only imagine his numbers if he gets to rush the QB on every play like Merriman gets to.
January 22, 2007 9:55 PM
 

coolridings said:

SuperMo...thanks for the heads up regarding SBXIII on NFL Network!
January 22, 2007 9:55 PM
 

albone8 said:

With a conservative, old school coach, this team is going nowhere. If Jones doesn't hire Singltary, then in the next couple of years somebody is going to get the coach of a lifetime-probably the Redskins. I would hate to see that happen.

Don't think about what Singletary has done as a coach, think about what he WILL do. If it takes a year for Singletary to gain the experience, so be it. Jerry needs to get this 'diamond in the rough' NOW! This man has the potential to be the next Tom Landry in terms of defining what this franchise stands for. There is a no more intense coach nor a finer gentleman available. If Jones hires him, he not only attones for all his previous blunders but he becomes the envy of every other NFL owner.
January 22, 2007 9:57 PM
 

coolridings said:

ksun_haze...Parcells was a life-long fan of the Giants.  You think he didn't hate the Cowboys for most of his life????
January 22, 2007 9:57 PM
 

BillyMac51 said:

ksun_haze said:
Whoa Whoa Whoa....You guys actually think Cowher would possibly even entertain the tought of coaching a team he has hated his whole life?  This guy was born and raised in the Burg and was on the Steelers staff a long time before he became head coach.  I highly doubt Cowher would even answer the phone if he knew it was Jerry Jones calling.  Its in Cowhers blood to hate the Cowboys.  That has to be the biggest long shot I have heard yet.
January 22, 2007 9:55 PM  

Yeah as much of a longshot as the cowboys going out and getting T.O. after he disgraced us the way he did!!  Cowher isnt going anywhere this year anyhow, but at least he is of the age and generation and mindset to deal with the pressures of being the cowboys coach.
January 22, 2007 9:57 PM
 

SoTexCowboyFan said:

i keep hearing about cowher, but would we have to give up draft picks to get him
i dont think its worth it
as far as phillips what would it cost besides money, isnt he under contract
if he is that good i dont think his current team will let him go
January 22, 2007 9:58 PM
 

coolridings said:

albone8...I'm not saying you are wrong about Singletary, but on what body of work are you basing your comments?  The guy is only a LB coach in SF!
January 22, 2007 9:58 PM
 

Cboys4life said:

coolridings, I did some research on Wade Phillips and I would place a few bucks on him as well.  Always had a winning record and had some great defences.
January 22, 2007 9:59 PM
 

coolridings said:

SoTexCowboyFan...Phillips is under contract...as a coordinator.  A coordinator can always break a contract to take a promotion as a head coach.
January 22, 2007 10:00 PM
 

SuperMo said:

I would rather have Singletary, or Rivera than Cowher. Give someone a chance that no other team would really know what to expect. We are too predictable as it is, so why bring in someone that we already know how they operate.
January 22, 2007 10:00 PM
 

coolridings said:

Sometimes it takes coaches a couple of times around the block in the role as "The Man" before they really get it right.  Does anybody remember Bellichek's initial head-coaching job with the Cleveland Browns?  Not very impressive to say the least!
January 22, 2007 10:02 PM
 

SoTexCowboyFan said:

stoops has been mentioned out there although the transition records from college to nfl say otherwise
i think he might be a good fit for the O
January 22, 2007 10:02 PM
 

DeLeon_ROH said:

HIRE EMMITT SMITH !!! as the Cowboys Head Coach Jerry Jones. Emmitt is a winner at whatever he does. He's proved it over and over. He will bring back the drive and motivation Dallas is lacking. Just look at the Steelers hiring Mike Tomlin and Bill Cowher both in their 30's. This is what Dallas needs a true winner.    

Best candidate so far! One question though, how many great players have become great coaches? Emmitt is the greatest cowboy ever, lets keep it that way!
January 22, 2007 10:02 PM
 

Hateraide said:

to hire Phillips as the HC...we give up nothing because its a promotion for him....any lateral moves with any coach under contract...you usually have to give up something.
January 22, 2007 10:02 PM
 

coolridings said:

SoTex...I heard that Jones has already made it public that he won't consider a coach without NFL experience.
January 22, 2007 10:03 PM
 

zarvinny said:

I figure Jerry Jones is going to make some controversial decision, and some people will be excited and others won't be so sure.


My opinion:  Bill Parcells will use his influence to get someone good as a headcoach for the Dallas Cowboys. Bill put a lot of work into them, he wants to seem them do something. (and do it well).  I'm sure bill knows a lot of savvy guys.
January 22, 2007 10:03 PM
 

BillyMac51 said:

bill parcells as gm and charlie weiss as coach???? any takers?  why do the cowboys still have a room reserved for parcells at this weekends sr. bowl??  why did parcells do all this work the last two weeks and then drop this retiring from coaching on us at the last minute....interesting plot...gives jerry more time to focus on the new stadium, marketing, etc..
January 22, 2007 10:04 PM
 

Doomsday - Def said:

I like Phillips and Martz combo or Phillips and Norv Turner. Maybe throw in Garrett as another asst. and possible Head Coach of the future.
January 22, 2007 10:05 PM
 

SoTexCowboyFan said:

doesnt all this make u wish jimmy johnson would make a come back
January 22, 2007 10:07 PM
 

cowboys9871 said:

the bottom line is this jerry needs to hire someone that can take control of the shopping there and total control of the team. this works! wade phillips will never
get control of the team    
January 22, 2007 10:07 PM
 

Hateraide said:

you can keep Weiss
January 22, 2007 10:07 PM
 

SoTexCowboyFan said:

parcells would make a good gm he picks good players
January 22, 2007 10:08 PM