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Posted by edgar @ 5:53 PM Tue, Jan 23, 2007

I heard Jason Garrett could be O.C. That would be nice.

Posted by Brandon @ 6:02 PM Tue, Jan 23, 2007

After the loss to the Seahawks I said I thought Phillips would be my choice if Parcells stepped down. He would be great for our defense and Sparano should be given full control of the offense.

Posted by SweetJimmy @ 6:12 PM Tue, Jan 23, 2007

Personally-- I would like some younger energy at the head coaching position. It was obvious that Parcells wore down as the end of the season-- and so did his team. I want to know my head coach still has the energy to put in all the hours and passion it will take to make the step to the next level.
But of the older guys-- Wade is better than Dan Reeves or another re-tred.

Posted by Tom @ 6:13 PM Tue, Jan 23, 2007

My only concern with Bum Jr. is his age (i.e., will he have the energy that Bill was obviously lacking). Other than that, he'd be a fine choice. I've got to say that I didn't realize his record as head coach was as good as it was. I think the offense is fine, so I'd keep Sparano and Haley as co-OC's.

Posted by Mark Kupka @ 6:18 PM Tue, Jan 23, 2007

Bring in Fassel as offensive coordinator. He was real good working with Elway in Denver and Boomer in Arizona. Then took the Giants to the big show. Plus after what happened in Baltimore where he wasn't allowed to install his offense, he's got something to prove.

Posted by Teddy @ 6:20 PM Tue, Jan 23, 2007

Wage Phillips is almost 60 years old. He is a decent coach when he was the head coach. He could serve as a interim coach. But he is not a long term solution because he is pretty old. How many coaches went to super bowl after they are 60 years old? I believe very few if there are any.

Also, his record as a head coach was average and decent, but not great. I would say if they could not find any other better coaches, they can consider him. But he should not be the TOP choice.

Posted by John @ 6:32 PM Tue, Jan 23, 2007

I'd rather turn the offense over to T.O. than give it to Fassel.

Posted by Brian @ 6:38 PM Tue, Jan 23, 2007

I'd be fine with Wade. He's a helluva defensive coach, and really knows how to make the 3-4 hum. Ware would have a *monster* year if Wade were in charge. We would need an offensive coordinator, however, and Caldwell out of Indy would fit that bill. He knows how to run the two TE offense and should be able to make use of all of our weapons.

Posted by Joshua @ 6:38 PM Tue, Jan 23, 2007

Wade Phillips is definitely a possibility. But how about Norv Turner and he brings fellow 49er coach Mike Singletary as defensive coordinator. Then Norv gives Jason Garrett a promotion and hires him as offensive coordinator. Two possibilities on the staff to take over as head coach when Norv leaves.

Posted by doug @ 6:48 PM Tue, Jan 23, 2007

as long as they are potty trained. it seems the youth movement is gone too far. whatever happened to age, wisdom, experience? the founding fathers decided long time ago that you couldnt be elected pres unless you were atleast 35. (avg. living age then was much shorter) bill was not old and his lack of success was not due to age. would let a young man run your country? then why would you let him run the cowboys?
from the swammpy confines of east texas

Posted by jerry spain @ 7:00 PM Tue, Jan 23, 2007

Why has no one mentioned Marty Mornhinweg as a possibility. He would be a good fit.

Posted by Pete @ 7:02 PM Tue, Jan 23, 2007

The bottom line is there isn't a single possibility out there that makes you jump off your chair. Turner probably makes the most sense of all when you consider how good he would be for Romo's development. Short of getting Cowher in here, flip a coin.

Posted by Brent @ 7:04 PM Tue, Jan 23, 2007

I am definitely on the Wade Phillips bandwagon. I think we should definitely try for a top tier OC though.

Posted by John Seezox @ 7:18 PM Tue, Jan 23, 2007

How about Jon Gruden? The gloss has worn off in Tampa Bay. He can refine Romo and hurry the process.
He came from Oakland and brought home their first super bowl for a #1 draft pick. A hefty price to pay, but the team is too close to going the whole way with a high energy and experienced winner.

Posted by jd @ 7:20 PM Tue, Jan 23, 2007

I am a Boys fan from new england since 76'(6 yrs old then). This team as all other Parcells teams will be a major force for atleast 5 years now thanks to the foundation BP has built. The lack of appreciation that DMN "writers" have for the yet to be seen legacy of BParcells is a joke. It proves we should ship DMN down a new staff of real sports-writers from the Globe who have a clue about the game of football.

Posted by Leeann @ 7:23 PM Tue, Jan 23, 2007

Wade Phillips will be 60 on his next birthday which is in June.
If he was the HC it would probably be for only 3 or 4 years or less if TO drove him crazy!

Posted by Bernardo @ 7:32 PM Tue, Jan 23, 2007

I think Phillips could be a solid guy. At this point in time are you really just hoping for a guy that if he doesn't pan out after a year you are going to dump to go after Cowher or whomever is going to be available?

There has to be a better/hotter OC than Garrett. He was a great backup but OC?

Posted by Tim - Hoboken - NJ @ 7:40 PM Tue, Jan 23, 2007

I love the Norv/Singletary/Garrett option suggested above.
We get a great offensive mind/QB guru in Norv, as well as someone who knows what he is getting into in Dallas, with Jerry, etc. A terrific defensive presence in Mike Singletary (and potential HC) and a highly regarded, young coach in Jason Garrett. Norv's history as a HC scares me, but I think the boost that Singeltary would provide the defense, coupled with Norv's influence on Romo would certainly justify the risk.

Posted by Rodney in Nashville @ 7:48 PM Tue, Jan 23, 2007

So Doug, you're making comparisons between the founding fathers, the presidency, and coaching the cowboys? What a stretch.

Bill's lack of success had everything to do with his age. You could obviously see it the last 4 games of the season. His "old school" coaching approach is what allowed teams to come into Texas Stadium at the end of the year and kick the cowboy's butts.

Thank you Bill for making the right decision.

Posted by Bob @ 8:05 PM Tue, Jan 23, 2007

It's always nice to see others who share your opinion so you don't feel like you're out in left field somewhere. Norvell/J-Garr/Mike "The Eyes" Singletary sounds 'bout right.

Posted by Gary @ 8:23 PM Tue, Jan 23, 2007

"Why has no one mentioned Marty Mornhinweg as a possibility"--jerry spain

How about:

--a 5-27 record in his stint in Detroit; and

--taking the wind in an overtime game rather than the ball, which resulted in a loss during his better season, the 3-13 one.

Doesn't it seem likely that a person's abject failure as a head coach might be indicative of, well, an inability to be a head coach? Being a good coordinator does not automatically translate to being a good head coach, and a really, really bad stint as a head coach might be indicative that a coach just isn't head coach material.

If you wanted to look at failed head coaches who are currently offensive coordinators, Mike Martz would be better than than Mornhinweg. He had success as a head coach, including a Super Bowl berth and several playoff appearances. Plus, he had more success as an offensive coordinator than Mornhinweg. I'm not necessarily advocating Martz, but he'd be better than Mornhinweg.

Posted by Cornelius @ 8:26 PM Tue, Jan 23, 2007

I like the Jason Garrett idea for OC. With Wade as the Head Coach. Wade could bring in some of his guys from the Chargers.

Posted by th @ 8:39 PM Tue, Jan 23, 2007

He is 65, but Jim Johnson, the Eagles DC always has a great unit.

Posted by LN @ 9:59 PM Tue, Jan 23, 2007

It's all about the QB. I want a coach who can further develop Romo. An offensive coach. Not Rivera. He was quoted about how he would coach an offense. We have to be physical, protect the QB... translation... run the ball up the middle.

How about a coach who thinks passing is a viable option in today's NFL? I personally like NORM CHOW and STEVE MARIUCCHI.

Posted by Nathan @ 10:12 PM Tue, Jan 23, 2007

I still say the new head coach should be Troy Aikman. No joke. Great football mind. A guy who will always be a cowboy. A proven winner in anything he does.

Posted by Gary @ 10:29 PM Tue, Jan 23, 2007

Garrett as the Off Coord is a great idea. He got by in this league because of his football IQ, not his arm.
Singletary as the Def Coord and head coach in waiting is another great idea. This defense has talent and could use an aggressive coach to turn them loose.
Norv as the head coach is perfect. His failures in Washington and Oakland can't be held against them. EVERYONE fails there these days..even Gibbs and Schottenheimer.
I'm good with Phillips as HC as well, but Norv is my first choice.

Posted by tiny budha, killeen @ 11:17 PM Tue, Jan 23, 2007

I would like to see Billy Joe Dupree given a chance to coach. He was a good catcher of the ball and could inspire this team to new heights.

Another option is Marv Levy. It would be so meaningful to see him lead a team to the super bowl...particularly the team that had thwarted his prior attempts at NFL supremacy. He'd bring so much experience to the role.

Finally, I'd also consider Babe Laufenberg. Don't laugh. He's a good announcer and Troy liked him a lot.

Posted by JR @ 12:33 AM Wed, Jan 24, 2007

Marty Mornhinweg. HC? Are you on drugs?

Posted by Jasper Flint, Ft Worth, Texas, US o' A @ 3:37 AM Wed, Jan 24, 2007

Tiny,

Amen on all counts.

JF

Posted by Steve Waddell @ 4:55 AM Wed, Jan 24, 2007

Why not Norv Turner as Offensive Coordinator / Assistant Head Coach? I think that would be an excellent combination to get the most out of the talent we have!

Posted by James Chumley @ 5:40 AM Wed, Jan 24, 2007

Would it makes any sense to give up two number ones and two twoes in the draft for a coach when you are so close to having a damn good team?

Posted by Robbie @ 6:50 AM Wed, Jan 24, 2007

can we just stop with the 2x recycled coaches? if he wasnt previously a flop, why doesnt he still have those jobs?

Posted by J.C @ 7:01 AM Wed, Jan 24, 2007

Bring in Dan Henning as O.C.under Wade

Posted by Matt M @ 7:30 AM Wed, Jan 24, 2007

Phillips would be a good coach, the guy has a great defensive mind. He just needs a good offensive coordinater to go along with it. I think Sparano could do a good job with the handcuffs off him. Please, I mean please Jerry, do not hire Norv Turner. He is a good offensive coach, but he has been a complete failure as a head coach.

Posted by Matt M @ 7:38 AM Wed, Jan 24, 2007

What is up with the Jason Garrett and Mike Singletary bandwagons? What have they proved? Are you willing to go through the growing pains of such inexperience? Garrett has been coaching for what two years and now you want to turn an offense over to him. Don't get me started on Norv Turner. Turner was an utter failure as head coach in Washington and Oakland. Get real people and stop reaching for the flavor of the month. You all like Garrett and Turner because of the glory days of the past, well those days are gone. Bringing in a proven failure as a head coach and a guy who is still in coaching diapers is not the answer.

Posted by Kim @ 7:56 AM Wed, Jan 24, 2007

Please say NO to Phillips, Turner or any other person over the age of 50. This is not the direction Dallas needs to go. Consider Lovie Smith,he is the league's most underpaid coach & JJ could throw $$ his way & most certainly get him. Maybe he would even bring Ron Rivera with him??? I mean really folks, is getting a younger coach really not an option for Jerry??? COME ON, I do not want to suffer threw another year...

Posted by Ken K @ 8:22 AM Wed, Jan 24, 2007

Jim Caldwell from Indy or Ron Rivera from Chicago. Everyone else is a reach.

Be patient, Jerry. Feb. 5 is only 12 days away.

Posted by Nic @ 8:44 AM Wed, Jan 24, 2007

he will be gone in 3 years; 4 tops

Posted by PHIL in sc @ 8:58 AM Wed, Jan 24, 2007

BRING IN MIKE SINGLETARYY OR JOHN GRUDEN!!!!! INTENSITY~!!!

Posted by Big Al @ 9:00 AM Wed, Jan 24, 2007

Why not try for a young man who has time to dedicate a full season. Then surround him with proven staff. Jeff Fisher formula!
Come on 'Boys git-er-done. Danny White is your man. Go get him.

Posted by NSF @ 9:46 AM Wed, Jan 24, 2007

Tiny budha gets big props for that post.

Posted by Creth Davis @ 10:00 AM Wed, Jan 24, 2007

why can't we hire Phillips as a Coordinator and not the head coach? we have a vacancy there too, ya know

Posted by Robbie @ 10:16 AM Wed, Jan 24, 2007

Yea, lets get Garrett as OC and Norv as HC. Then lets get Ken Norton Jr as DC, Kenny Gant as DB coach, and Charles Haley as DL coach. Is K-Mart available to do Special Teams? Why are we trying to relive the glory days? Its over. Lets get some fresh meat.

Posted by Vince @ 10:25 AM Wed, Jan 24, 2007

It's a no brainer. Jerry should go after R. Rivera, once the bears lose the sb, And then get Norv or jason Garrett to run the "o".....
It's a bit of a relief to lose BP, due to his conservitivness... dont screw this up jerry

Posted by Mark @ 10:29 AM Wed, Jan 24, 2007

Now that Bob Stoops is out. I'm going with Norv Turner as the new head coach of the Cowboys.
Todd Bowles will be the Defensive Coordinator.
Tony Sparano will be the Offensive Coordinator.

Posted by Alex @ 10:58 AM Wed, Jan 24, 2007

"How about Jon Gruden? The gloss has worn off in Tampa Bay. He can refine Romo and hurry the process.
He came from Oakland and brought home their first super bowl for a #1 draft pick. A hefty price to pay, but the team is too close to going the whole way with a high energy and experienced winner."

Um, you might want to recheck that statement that he cost them a #1 draft pick. Try 2 1st round picks and 2 2nd round picks. We know what happened the last time Dallas gave up 2 1st round picks(Joey Galloway, anyone?) and it wasn't pretty. Besides, Chucky isn't going anywhere.

Posted by aj @ 11:03 AM Wed, Jan 24, 2007

you, sir, are an idiot.

you hit the trifecta of disaster with billy joe dupree, marv levy, and babe laufenberg.

i hope to god your post was a joke.

Posted by Rob @ 11:07 AM Wed, Jan 24, 2007

Why do I get the distinct feeling that the Cowboys are going back to the "Campo era" way of doing things? Jerry is interviewing offensive coordinator candidates? Isn't that a job for the new head coach and not for the owner to do?!? This is starting to look really ugly. Just substitute Wade Phillips for Dave Campo and it'll be 2001 all over again. Pathetic.

Posted by Sammy @ 11:07 AM Wed, Jan 24, 2007

What's the deal with Mike Tice? I think he'd be a good fit.

Posted by artfuldodger @ 11:17 AM Wed, Jan 24, 2007

What's up with the blog? "Easy" Ed Werder reports we're talking with Jason Garrett.

Posted by MIKE @ 11:22 AM Wed, Jan 24, 2007

Turner and Singletary and Garrett. Beautiful combo.
Wade was a horrible clueless coach with denver and Buffalo. I don't want Wade at all. Gruden would be a great fit too, but Norv to me was always "the guy" that should have filled in for Jimmy when he left. It was his to take.
We have the horses to pull the sled, we just need a new driver with heart.
Bill had no heart at the end. To him he did what he has done to every team he has gone to. The Jets, The Patriots, and now the Cowboys. Instead of paving the road, he leaves pot holes and collects a $5 million dollar check for it. Thanks for four years of mediocrity.

Posted by Robert @ 11:24 AM Wed, Jan 24, 2007

Doesn't Jerry have any illegimate sons to hand over the HC, DC and OC job to? Makes more sense then the failed re-treads (Wade/Norv) and completely green "never been a position of authority" position coaches being proposed (Singletary/Garrett)

Between management, media and fans this feels like a town deep in the Ozarks trying to figure out fusion afte running out of town the visiting science teacher.

Posted by Clint @ 11:24 AM Wed, Jan 24, 2007

Is Chuck Noll available? Maybe Tom Flores? How much money would it take to lure Madden out of the booth and back to the sideline?

I am all for going after youth. (The above coaches were meant as a joke). We need some consistency at HC. I like Garrett as HC. He might actually stay 10-15 years.

Posted by Michael Williams @ 11:28 AM Wed, Jan 24, 2007

How about Charlie Weiss. I know he says that Notre Dame is is dream job however, there is no more prestigeous Head Coaching job in the NFL than the Cowboys. He brings a great offensive midset and knows how to use the talent he's given. Look how he's been able to take average talent and make them perform by putting them in the right position to make plays.

Weiss is also a great QB teacher (Tom Brady/Brady Quinn) and would only progress Romo even further. His offense is never predictable and best of all if something doesn't work, he changes.

Come 'on Jerry, give Charlie a call! I'm sure he's waiting!

Posted by Robert @ 11:39 AM Wed, Jan 24, 2007

What would make any rationale person think Jerry Jones would keep any coach 10-15 years? The Dallas HC spot is the ultimate Catch 22 job.

If you win a Super Bowl, Jerry fires you because he does not want you to be perceived as the reason for success (Jimmy).

If you don't win the Super Bowl, Jerry fires you or pushes you out because you are not winning with all his "great talent" and not up the the "standard of the Cowboys." (Campo, Gailey, Parcells)

Get a clue guys. Next to the Raiders, this maybe the worst HC spot in the NFL. Al Davis is 1 an accomplished. Jerry and Stevie are 2 and lucky they landed JJ for 5 years.

Posted by Larry, Florida @ 11:55 AM Wed, Jan 24, 2007

Singletary would make an outstanding HC or DC. Garrett would make a excellent OC. Put any good personality guy with them and we are taking yearly playoffs.

Posted by Randy Brown @ 12:00 PM Wed, Jan 24, 2007

Let's set the record straight!!! Wade Phillips has never been a mediocre Coach!!!! In his five years as a Head Coach his teams were in the playoffs three of the five. He is one of the best defensive Coaches ever. His Dad Bum was the best Coach the Houston Oilers ever had!!! Give him a chance you might be happy with the outcome!

Posted by DAVO @ 12:25 PM Wed, Jan 24, 2007

wouldn't singletary as DC force us back into the 4-3? i think thats the system they use...that being said, i don't see why this D can't move back to a 4-3...the ends in a 3-4 are pretty big, so spears could probably play DT...d-ware on the edge...bobby, james at MLB, and uh-dell...it could work right?

Posted by John III @ 12:36 PM Wed, Jan 24, 2007

The reason we won't get Charlie Weiss? Try his $21 million buyout clause. That's a hefty chunck of change even for Jerry's pockets.

Posted by Lance @ 1:02 PM Wed, Jan 24, 2007

I'm tired of hearing people say we shouldn't consider "recycled" coaches. Bill Belichick, Tony Dungy and Pete Carroll were all fired from NFL head coaching jobs. Personally I like the idea of Norv coming back as HC with Mike Singletary as DC.

Posted by Cro @ 3:41 PM Wed, Jan 24, 2007

Here's why Norv-Jason-Singletary could work; Norv as HC would be a great tutor to Jason the OC, and because of the familiarity, they could hit the ground running. By having Singletary as DC(again, familiarity), Norv could spend his time dealing with Jason and grooming Romo(let's not forget how important that is). My one hesitation with Singletary is the whole 3-4 aspect, but Randy Brown dealt with that pretty well above, I think. I'm liking this more and more. Otherwise, I think it's Garret OC and Wade for HC, which COULD work if Garret proves he's up to the task. Either way, I think Garret would be a good fit to work with Romo.

Posted by rick Mendoza @ 12:49 AM Thu, Jan 25, 2007

As a longtime Cowboy fan that lives in Tampa, Jon Gruden would be the last coach I would want. His act wears thin after 2-3 years. Every player that has left ( John Lynch, Keenen McCardell, Brad Johnson to name a few ) have not had many positive things to say about their playing days with him. Many players say he lies and cannot be trusted. If you can't trust the word of your leader and coach you are not likely to lay it all out on the line for him on a daily basis. The Cowboys should not be Grudens parachute out of Tampa.

Posted by Paris Hilton @ 4:44 PM Thu, Jan 25, 2007

It's not about experience or age, fellas, it's about thinness!! Just look at our last couple of coaches: Campo? Parcells? These chunky boys couldn't get it done. We've got Garrett locked up. Check. Now let's dig up (literally) Marv Levy for head coach. Singletary? I haven't seen him lately. A little spare tire would be acceptable. But for God's sake, Jerry, don't bring that donut-chompin' lard Phillips in here!!

Posted by Buzz @ 6:31 PM Tue, Jan 30, 2007

"donut-chompin" I like the Norv(HC)-Garrett(OC)-Singletary(DC)
lineup because you have two offense oriented coaches helping out Romo and if there is anybody that can motivate our crappy D, it's IRON MIKE!

Posted by Buzz @ 6:36 PM Tue, Jan 30, 2007

IRON MIKE - no, not Mike Tyson ;-)