Report: Parcells, Dolphins reach deal <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Bill Parcells will not be joining the Atlanta Falcons as head of football operations and has instead agreed to a four-year contract to join the Dolphins in that capacity, The Miami Herald reported Wednesday. The Herald, citing a source, said Dolphins owner Wayne Huizenga was at the team's training facility for an hour, where he spoke with head coach Cam Cameron. The immediate futures of Cameron and general manager Randy Mueller are currently unknown, the report said. The Dolphins declined comment, only saying no contract has been signed, and no one at Huizenga's business office was authorized to comment when reached Wednesday evening by The Associated Press. Miami's players were also caught off-stride by the news, which broke after they finished practice. "I don't know anything," defensive end Jason Taylor said. So, for the second time in less than a week, an off-field story is dominating the conversation at Miami's training complex. The first revelation came last Friday: Huizenga has been in talks about selling the team to two real estate developers for about $1.1 billion. Huizenga later said those discussions had been going on for months, and the story has since changed to the billionaire owner considering selling only a 49 percent stake in the team. And now this: Parcells, who previously coached the Giants, Patriots, Jets and Cowboys, is apparently set to return to the NFL. "Really?" defensive lineman Vonnie Holliday said when told by The AP about Parcells' apparent interest in the Dolphins. "You can't control it. But somebody like the Big Tuna, regardless of who's in the front office or who's not, brings a lot of respect and a lot of credibility with him. ... If you're a free agent out there, that might draw you in." When the Falcons announced Parcells turned them down - while also releasing that he was in negotiations with the Dolphins — several Miami players were playing cards and dominoes in the locker room. "We met with him this morning to complete the contract. At that time, we were made aware by Parcells that he was considering a revised offer from the Miami Dolphins," Falcons owner Arthur Blank said. "He later informed us that he would not be signing a contract with us." Many Dolphins immediately turned their attention to the television, seeking more information. Clearly, the mere mention of Parcells coming to Miami created an immediate buzz. "I have a lot of respect for what he's been able to do in other places and I'd expect, if he did come in here, for him to do the same," Holliday said. "I don't know what's going to happen upstairs. I have no idea. I have a lot of respect for Randy Mueller, as well. But my interest is in what's best for this team and getting us in the right direction." With his team mired in the longest playoff drought in franchise history — six years and counting — Huizenga has long sought different ways of doing exactly that. If that contract gets signed, bringing in the 66-year-old Parcells might wind up being the latest big Huizenga move. In January 2004, he hired Miami's greatest player, Dan Marino, as senior vice president of football operations, a job created just for him. Marino resigned from the loosely defined role 22 days later, saying he didn't want to change his lifestyle. Later that year, Huizenga hired coach Nick Saban away from LSU; he lasted only two seasons in Miami before bolting after the 2006 campaign to return to college football at Alabama. "Bill Parcells," Holliday said, pausing and smiling. "That's a big name."</div>
I was surprised Cameron had a job in the first place. He completely sucks as a coach. Parcells will be in Miami 3-4 years and bring them up to being a solid, then "retire" again and come back with another team. Haven't we seen this story already?
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Fred @ Dec 20 2007, 08:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I was surprised Cameron had a job in the first place. He completely sucks as a coach. Parcells will be in Miami 3-4 years and bring them up to being a solid, then "retire" again and come back with another team. Haven't we seen this story already?</div> By the end of the deal, he'll be 70, so I could see him retiring then. I think this is it for him.
I agree Fred, I said in another thread as well that I see Parcells becoming the Fins coach in a year or two. And yeah Cameron sucks. (being 1-13, he should get most of the blame)
<span style="font-family:Comic Sans MS">I can't blame Cam Cameron or Randy Mueller because the Dolphins had horrible drafts for a period of five years before they ever got here. This year's collapse is further testament that Wayne H. was far too patient with "Teflon" Dave Wannstache and Rick Spielman. Cameron has made a few mistakes, but anyone who hangs this record entirely on him just doesn't understand what he's talking about. For those who thinks that the only reason the Dolphins are 1-13 is because Cameron "sucks", you might want to read this article.</span>
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (DolfanDale @ Dec 20 2007, 01:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I'll feel a lot better when I see Parcells standing in behind a podium at the Dolphins HQ.</div> Sure, but is he "Dolphin-safe" Tuna? Bill Parcells is back in the AFC East. Next, we are going to see Belichik in Buffalo, and Romeo Crennel in New York.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (The Return of the Raider @ Dec 20 2007, 01:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (DolfanDale @ Dec 20 2007, 01:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I'll feel a lot better when I see Parcells standing in behind a podium at the Dolphins HQ.</div> Sure, but is he "Dolphin-safe" Tuna? Bill Parcells is back in the AFC East. Next, we are going to see Belichik in Buffalo, and Romeo Crennel in New York. </div> That would mean Saban in New England. rofl.
Still skeptical about this, but it's definitely a step in the right direction. I'd love to see him coach the team or at least bring in one of his disciples to do it.
<span style="font-family:Microsoft Sans Serif">It's finally on the front page of the Dolphins official website, so Parcells is now the man. Is the the beginning of the end of the Dolphins Dark Age?</span>
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (DolfanDale @ Dec 20 2007, 04:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><span style="font-family:Microsoft Sans Serif">It's finally on the front page of the Dolphins official website, so Parcells is now the man. Is the the beginning of the end of the Dolphins Dark Age?</span></div> I think that started when Cameron was hired, Mueller signed an extension, & they started cleaning up after the vanilla one.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (cpawfan @ Dec 20 2007, 05:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Am I the only one that expects Maurice Carthon to be the next Dolphins head coach?</div> Probably. It would be stupid IMO to start over again for the 3rd time in 4 yers. Like Thrilla, I am not sold yet. BP's flaky Saban like track record (recently) when it comes to how long he stays worries me. I still say show Capers the door and bring in Ron Rivera.
Yay egotistical old man with a career winning % just over 50%, who is extremely overhyped due to the fact that he coached in a large media market for the first umpteen years of his career! He might make the team more appealing to a free agent because of his name value, but he's an idiot. Who needs Steven Jackson? We'll take Julius Jones. Yeah.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (choppermang @ Dec 27 2007, 11:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Yay egotistical old man with a career winning % just over 50%, who is extremely overhyped due to the fact that he coached in a large media market for the first umpteen years of his career! He might make the team more appealing to a free agent because of his name value, but he's an idiot. Who needs Steven Jackson? We'll take Julius Jones. Yeah.</div> Of course, you completely overlook the fact that the Cowboys are the number one seed in the playoffs this year with the team that Parcells put together. Steven Jackson has had one huge year in four, otherwise his production isn't that far ahead of Julius Jones. Regardless, pick players in the league long enough and your going to miss a few. How else do you explain Joe Montana going in the third round and Tom Brady going in the sixth? The fact is that the Tuna turns teams into winners. Just over 50% winning percentage? That's because teams were crap when he got there. The Giants only won 3 games in his first year, but we all know how that turned out.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (choppermang @ Dec 27 2007, 11:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Yay egotistical old man with a career winning % just over 50%, who is extremely overhyped due to the fact that he coached in a large media market for the first umpteen years of his career! He might make the team more appealing to a free agent because of his name value, but he's an idiot. Who needs Steven Jackson? We'll take Julius Jones. Yeah.</div> Do you remember a guy named Curtis Martin? He played for Parcells on two of his teams, and is likely going to the HOF for some of the numbers he put up. How about Willie McGinest or Troy Brown? Dave Meggette? Do you remember the state of the New England Patriots before BP's guys showed up? 1-15, 6-10, 2-14. Enter Bill Parcells. 4 years later they are back in the Superbowl. You may not like the guy, but everywhere he goes he builds a successful team. Mark down this day as the starting point, I anticipate the Dolphins will be deep in the playoffs in just a short few years from now. This is exactly the kind of shot in the arm that this team needs.
btw, Parcells acquired 14 of the Cowboys 22 starters....at every stop, his team has won double digit games within 2 years....the guy just knows how to build....if Cameron is let go, don't be surprised if Parcells reaches out to Marty Schottenheimer, who I would welcome as well....
No Marty ball for bA in S florida, Thank you. Why don't we just bring back the vanilla one? I do trust Parcells judgement & track record but it seems silly IMO to <u>start over </u>w/ another coach for the <u>third time in 4 yrs</u>.... To paraphrase the group Cinderella, The more things change, the more they stay the same.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (The Return of the Raider @ Dec 27 2007, 05:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (choppermang @ Dec 27 2007, 11:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Yay egotistical old man with a career winning % just over 50%, who is extremely overhyped due to the fact that he coached in a large media market for the first umpteen years of his career! He might make the team more appealing to a free agent because of his name value, but he's an idiot. Who needs Steven Jackson? We'll take Julius Jones. Yeah.</div> Do you remember a guy named Curtis Martin? He played for Parcells on two of his teams, and is likely going to the HOF for some of the numbers he put up. How about Willie McGinest or Troy Brown? Dave Meggette? Do you remember the state of the New England Patriots before BP's guys showed up? 1-15, 6-10, 2-14. Enter Bill Parcells. 4 years later they are back in the Superbowl. You may not like the guy, but everywhere he goes he builds a successful team. Mark down this day as the starting point, I anticipate the Dolphins will be deep in the playoffs in just a short few years from now. This is exactly the kind of shot in the arm that this team needs. </div> He's coached a hall of fame runningback. And an average, yet versatile, receiver, and a much crappier Brian Westbrook type who nobody will remember 5 years from now. Cool. There's 50 other coaches who have done the same thing. But while we're being condescending, have you ever heard of Scott Brunner? Parcells opted for him over the established Phil Simms in his first season in New York. In '84, he just dug himself out of his own hole by correcting a mistake he should have never made in the first place. But huge market hungry media outlets praised him as a savior. Savior of what? His own stupidity? What about Bobby Carpenter? Great 3-4 outside linebacker. What about being so out of his element and dissociated from the game, and having developed such an ego as to bring half a roster of his former players to Dallas and turn a talented team into a 6-10 underachiever? What I think is hilarious are the predictions that are coming out regarding the Dolphins. Deep in the playoffs in a few short years? Vonnie Holliday saying that they're just going to sit back and let the magic happen this offseason? This problem is way beyond the help of Bill Parcells, but the hire doesn't surprise me at all. Ever since the departure of Don Shula, the team has been too proud to just hire a guy who actually fits and stick with him. It's been a trainwreck chase for the flavor of the month (Johnson, Wannstedt, Saban, Cameron) and it doesn't matter who they bring in, how big their name is or w/e, you can't be successful ushering in coach after coach, and not paying any mind at all to the schemes and the attitudes they bring with them. There is no trend within this franchise regarding their personnel outside of name recognition.
