Bill Parcells

Miami head coach Tony Sparano and New England’s Bill Belichick both are from the Bill Parcells coaching tree and believe in the same principles of success in the NFL: play tough defense, be the more physical team, protect the ball on offense, and be opportunistic. 

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in the four year, $12 million contract of the Dolphins’ executive VP of football operations, Bill Parcells, prior to selling his majority share on Jan. 20. The clause originally stated if the Miami franchise was sold, Parcells would have 30 days from the time of the sale to leave the organization and still collect all $12 million regardless of how many years he lingered. If that wasn’t ridiculous enough, somehow, beyond on logical comprehension and business sense, Huizenga removed the time limit, and now Parcells can depart with all the money whenever he feels like it. The 30-day window is gone. Huzienga stated that it was the right thing to do for Parcells and new majority owner Stephen Ross, and that the Big Tuna now has no reason to feel pressured into leaving. Need I remind Huizenga that Parcells has been a staff member for a combination of 14 college programs and professional teams since he began as the linebackers coach for Hastings in 1964, and he’s only remained at three of those organizations for four or more years without receiving an upgrade in position or packing his bags? What are the odds that stir-crazy Parcells remains in Miami through 2011?

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pedigree...Todd also worked as receivers coach and passing coordinator for the Dallas Cowboys when Bill Parcells was head coach. He was also receivers coach for the New York Jets in the late 90s when they went from 1-15 in 1996 to 12-4 two years later. In other words, this guy is a winner, and he has impressive credentials. He was not hired just because of his success the last 2 years with the Arizona Cardinals. I am encouraged by the hiring.

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Excuse me while I make my own rendition of the famous Bill Parcells quote: Belichick didn't buy the groceries, but Pioli knew exactly what Belichick wanted (Pioli is Parcells' son-in-law, so The Big Tuna doesn't mind my twisting of his words for a family member). Pioli was grateful to the Kraft family and to Belichick for his years with the Pats. The best show of appreciation would be to trade KC runing back Larry Johnson to New England at a discount price.

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The crystal ball had a mediocre performance this past week, going a mere 2-2.  This is playoff time, so that is unacceptable!  The crystal ball took its lumps on the Colts game, but it’s okay with it since Norv’s our buddy!  Anyway, that puts the crystal ball at 2-2 for the post-season, and 35-28-1 overall.  That’s seven games over .500 (.555 to be exact).  Hopefully the crystal ball will perform better this coming week, as the pressure mounts in post-season play!  Let’s take a look back, and review what happened last week.    

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           Each week, I will look into my (never wrong, just misinformed) crystal ball and give my predictions for that weekend’s games.  I will prognosticate on all the playoff games each week.  Keep in mind, that this is for entertainment purposes only, and that I do not endorse any sort of legal or illegal gambling.  That being said…let’s see what’s in my crystal ball!  

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The crystal ball had a mediocre performance this past week, going a mere 2-2.  We’re not sure what happened, but this is not acceptable.  The crystal ball took its lumps on the Cowboys game, but it may have been predicting with its heart rather than its fortune-telling powers?  Either way, that puts the crystal ball at 33-26-1 for the season.  That’s seven games over .500 (.558 to be exact).  Hopefully the crystal ball will perform better in the playoffs!  Let’s take a look back, and review what happened last week.    

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           This past Sunday, the Dallas Cowboys traveled to Lincoln Financial Field to play the Philadelphia Eagles in what was a win and you’re in the playoffs game.  This game had a lot of build-up prior kick-off.  The Eagles found out, about 15 minutes before the game started, that the stars had aligned for them; the Bears and Buccaneers had both lost.  This game had everything football fans wanted.  It was the ‘Boys against the Birds, with their playoff destinies on the line. 

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           Each week, on Friday, I will look into my (never wrong, just misinformed) crystal ball and give my predictions for that weekend’s games.  I will always prognosticate on the Eagles and Cowboys games and then pick two or more games of interest (to me, that is, not necessarily to you).  Keep in mind, that this is for entertainment purposes only, and that I do not endorse any sort of legal or illegal gambling.  That being said…let’s see what’s in my crystal ball!  

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           Last night, on NBC’s prime time Sunday Night Football, the Dallas Cowboys defeated the New York Giants, 20-8.  The Cowboys desperately needed the win, as they are fighting for their playoff lives.  The Cowboys are now 9-5, but so are the Vikings, the Bucs, and the Falcons.  The Eagles and Bears aren’t that far behind either.  With the Cowboys facing the Ravens and the Eagles in their next two games, the ‘Boys needed a win…desperately. 

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what they must do!

   

           Bill Parcells would often tell us to wait until after Thanksgiving to evaluate the team.  I recall him saying, “You are what you are” many times.  Well, it’s a week past Turkey Day, and the ‘Boys will face a formidable Pittsburgh Steelers team on the road.  Come Sunday, we will all know…what they are!  

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           Last night, on Sunday Night Football, the Cowboys and Redskins met in a heated NFC East rivalry.  The ‘Boys came to Washington, sporting a 5-4 record, while the ‘Skins were 6-3.  The Cowboys welcomed back their offensive leader, Tony Romo, as well as Pro-Bowl corner, Terence Newman.  Dallas had already lost to the Redskins earlier this season, and this was a must-win game for the Cowboys. 

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           Each week, on Friday, I will look into my (never wrong, just misinformed) crystal ball and give my predictions for that weekend games.  I will always prognosticate on the Eagles and Cowboys games and then pick two more games of interest (to me, that is, not necessarily to you).  Keep in mind, that this is for entertainment purposes only, and that I do not endorse any sort of legal or illegal gambling.  That being said…let’s see what’s in my crystal ball!  

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           The Cowboys have a big game coming up this weekend against the Redskins.  But aren’t they all big games?  Yes, but this is a defining game for the 2008 Cowboys.  If the ‘Boys lose…the season is all but over.  If they win…they are back in the hunt for the wild-card race.  The Cowboys were the pre-season favorites to win the Super Bowl…but that’s why they play the games! 

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           Last night, on Sunday Night Football, the Philadelphia Eagles wasted a golden opportunity.  The Birds lost to the New York Giants 36-31, at home.  Lincoln Financial Field (The Linc) was as loud as ever.  The Philly faithful were out in full force, only to be let down, once again, by the Eagles.  Many fans are fed up and frustrated with the team.  

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  It’s fun to watch and you know what…it’s actually working!  Who said Bill Parcells was a “fuddy duddy”?

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As would Dennis Green, Jim Mora. If I recall, and oh yes, I believe I do-Bill Parcells was criticized for not winning a playoff game after taking over a 5-11 team.  

           In the NFL there are three ways to be better than that. One – have a Coach that is considered top 10 in the league like Bill Belichick, Dick Vermeil,

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Tony Romo is out for the season.  The hopes and dreams of the Dallas Cowboys rest in the arm and mind of Brad Johnson. Sorry Cowboy fans, this is not the Buccaneers revisited.

This is a ‘Nightmare before Christmas’ that even Tim Burton would not want to be a part of. For team Dallas, this would be a scenario of catastrophic proportions, and for their fans it would be another year of frustration.

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ein fired likeable head coach Dick McPherson and replaced coach Mac with two-time Super Bowl winner Bill Parcells in 1993. With the first pick overall, Parcells drafted quarterback Drew Bledsoe. The only move I didn't like was the new uniforms and logo.

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aren't interested in trading Jason Taylor for just anything.

If the situation between Taylor and Bill Parcells continues to deteriorate, it may reach the point of no return and they'll have to move Taylor for the sake of the locker room.

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Bill Parcells' new gig as the Miami Dolphins is Vice President of Football Operations. What does that mean? No idea. But it sort of sounds like the sort of obscure title that sort of does everything. So, in Leyman's terms...

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