For the Cowboys, things have been going right all year.
First, the coaching hunt. The battle eventually came down to Wade Philips or Norv Turner. Against all odds, Philips was hired. Well, Norv made a 14-2 Super Bowl favorite into an 11-5 longshot. Philips took a 9-7 team and made it a legit 13-3 contender.
Success? Check.
The Cowboys also hired Jason Garrett, who some saw as too young.
Success? Check.
The Cowboys passed on Brady Quinn, and stuck it out with Tony Romo.
Success? Check.
The Cowboys won 13 of 16 games, including one loss where their starters were basically resting, on their way to the NFC's top seed.
Success? Check.
But now, the wheels on the Cowboys bus that has been gaining steam since the playoff loss last January have finally appeared to tear free. The momentum and success the Cowboys have been having? It could be going into a free fall.
It all started with Bill Parcells being hired in Miami. All Cowboys fans knew that worry should set in. Parcells was sure to clean house in Miami and re-set, and he has several trusted ex-coaches in Dallas, among them Tony Sparano, the Assistant HC/ OC and Paul Pasqualoni, the linebackers coach.
When Parcells fired Miami GM Randy Mueller, I wasn't too concerned. Jerry Jones is the Cowboys GM, I thought! What is Parcells gonna do? Steal him away?
Not quite. Today, Parcells hired Jeff Ireland as his general manager. The same Jeff Ireland who has been the Cowboys' head scout and player personnel manager for the last several years. A pretty good one, at that.
And so that began my bad day, hearing that news. We are approaching a huge draft, one with two top picks and our future at stake. This draft can help decide if the Cowboys will contend the next 3 years, or the next 10. And Bill Parcells swwops in and steals away our head scout, who is SURE to bring many of his top scouts with him.
So now we could be screwed for the draft. Well, we can handle it. BUT THAT'S NOT ALL!!! Just checking the Cowboys site and I learn that not one, but TWO Cowboys coaches are in the process of interviewing for the Atlanta coaching job. Here the Cowboys arepreparing for their playoff opener in a week and a half, the biggest game of the year. They've been losing momentum rapidly, and need to regain confidence. And what is happening? Jason Garrett and Tony Sparano are off wining and dining in ATLANTA with Arthur Blank! WHAT THE HELL IS THAT?!?!?!? Our two best coaches are off being courted by other teams? Does either one realize this is the BIGGEST game either one has faced yet?!?!?!
And it doesn't end there!
Garrett's name is now becoming strongly linked with the Baltimore Ravens, who are sure to want a bright young offensive mind. And Sparano, a Parcells favorite, is being named as the leading candidate in Miami! Argh...
The wheels on the bus go round and round... and then collapse out from below...
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Comments (15)
HAHAHA.
Sorry, I'm not a big Cowboys fan. Seems like this is your one year to make the Big Game.
Lifer loves hot demon gel | 01/02/08, 07:59 PM
Report Offensive CommentShut up.
LOL
EagleHater is the Unhealer | 01/02/08, 08:10 PM
Report Offensive Commentit's more like the wheels are popping then falling off.
Pack man | 01/02/08, 08:25 PM
Report Offensive CommentPack Man: Packers had their chance a few weeks ago, we all know the out come of that one. The haters sure have come out of the closet, no matter how you slice it if you want the trophy you will have to come to "BIG D".
MICHIFAN64 | 01/02/08, 09:45 PM
Report Offensive CommentYeah from this it doesn't sound to good for the cowboys.
-Cincy- R.I.P. Gene | 01/02/08, 10:29 PM
Report Offensive CommentCincy: Can ask you what the Begirls are watching on TV during the playoffs. hahahaha.....
MICHIFAN64 | 01/03/08, 12:06 AM
Report Offensive CommentThe coaches know it was Bill's team without him it will fail soon , so why not get out when everybody looks good yet!
MadKc,RFR#17 | 01/03/08, 12:19 AM
Report Offensive CommentThe Boys are no different than any other team in the league..They all start at the same starting line, but some just don't have the personnel to finish the trip and fall off to the wayside, while others continue on. Sometimes it's not the destination that really counts, but more so the journey, and I have really enjoyed the journey this year, compared to the last few years of 5-11, etc etc. If indeed the wheels do fall off, was the year a failure? I think not. 13-3 is a lot better than 5-11 to me, and they did make games interesting and entertaining and that's what it's all about. I watch other games between other teams, and it's because I love football. Yes, I've watched the Cowboys since I was a kid, and they are my team, and always will be. But, if they fail to win the super bowl, I won't disown them, but look forward to another year next year and hope they can continue to be a contender. Lots of teams still haven't had that luxury.
The Boys have been to the superbowl 8 times , winning 5. That's not bad considering there are several teams that have not made it there. As I said, the journey this year has been more fun and exciting than in recent years.
Bull_Shirt | 01/03/08, 07:50 AM
Report Offensive Comment13-3 is not "wheels falling off the bus". At least let them play a playoff game before making judgments. I mean...they are the 1st seed in the NFC.
mero909 | 01/03/08, 03:34 PM
Report Offensive CommentMadKCFan...
Parcells' team? Parcells couldn't get an absolutely LOADED team to better than 9-7. Philips came in, and, in his first year, took a similar team to 13-3 and a #1 seed with a bunch of injuries.
It ain't Parcells' team.
EagleHater is the Unhealer | 01/03/08, 04:25 PM
Report Offensive CommentDOn't get me wrong, guys.
I am not saying I expect the Cowboys to lose their first playoff game, or trying to demean 13-3.
I am just saying, after a long string of success, the momentum has slid a bit, and now our staff could be raided. I was talking more about the future and off-season, than the time until early February.
EagleHater is the Unhealer | 01/03/08, 04:27 PM
Report Offensive Commentonly an idiot would write this blog, the wheels on the bus are falling off, please make up your next story for the tabloids. Britney Spears seen at cowboy game with kfed. get a life!
x00johnb | 01/04/08, 10:23 AM
Report Offensive Commentmero is an idiot. They are in a weak confrence of course theyll have a good record. They will loose because TO isn't healthy enough to have an impact.
tjstheman3 | 01/09/08, 04:33 PM
Report Offensive Commentlose*
tjstheman3 | 01/09/08, 04:33 PM
Report Offensive CommentOuch... looks like someone was wrong x00johnb...
And I am a COWBOYS FAN you moron...
EagleHater is the Unhealer | 01/20/08, 04:35 PM
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