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Like player, like former coach. This season was supposed to be the last in Seattle and the last in the coaching career of Mike Holmgren of the Seahawks, who led the Green Bay Packers from 1992-'98 and into two Super Bowls. But last week Holmgren told reporters he was reconsidering his decision to leave coaching, even though it won't be in Seattle, which has planned to replace Holmgren with Jim Mora Jr. Holmgren said he might decide not to retire. He'll make up his mind after taking some time off after the season concludes. Gee, that circumstance sounds vaguely familiar. On Sunday, ESPN's Chris Mortensen speculated that Holmgren could wind up coaching - get this - the Dallas Cowboys. "(Holmgren) conceded he was having second thoughts about stepping aside from coaching," Mortensen said on "Sunday NFL Countdown," ESPN's pregame show. "He said, like Brett Favre, the Seahawks' organization has moved on. Holmgren's commitment to his wife, Kathy, is that he would take some time off after the season. Will that be a couple of weeks instead of a year as planned? "What if Jerry Jones comes a calling? In fact, Seahawks sources agree that one destination for Holmgren that should not be ignored is Dallas, because he and Jones have developed a very close relationship over the years. The pairing would not be anywhere as odd as, say, Bill Parcells and Jones."

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

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December 16, 2008  07:12 AM ET
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Thats going to tick off the cowboys current Garret who thought he was next in line for the job!

December 16, 2008  07:12 AM ET
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*current assistant coach*

December 16, 2008  07:13 AM ET
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Mike Holmgren vs Andy Reid twice a year... interesting.

I guess the question is which Mike Holmgren would Dallas get? The one who built up Green Bay and Seattle or the one that drove the Seahawks into a 3-11 hole.

December 16, 2008  07:15 AM ET
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Originally posted 07:12 AM ET  12.16 by p69nutt

Thats going to tick off the cowboys current Garret who thought he was next in line for the job!

Maybe Jerry Jones is choosing Terrell Owens over Jason Garrett... lol

December 16, 2008  07:20 AM ET
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Someday Jerry will be the next Al Davis. Matter of time until his constant involvement goes awry..

December 16, 2008  07:43 AM ET
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Not likely!

December 16, 2008  07:45 AM ET
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i dont see this happening at all. but as a cowboys fan i would love to have him!!!!!!!

December 16, 2008  08:02 AM ET
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Originally posted 07:12 AM ET  12.16 by p69nutt

*current assistant coach*

I'm a die hard Giants fan, but a Broncos supporter when the two aren't playing. I don't follow the Broncos religiously, but I love their fans, stadium, and history. What's up with them this year? I'm a huge Cutler fan - too bad he can't stop the run. The fact that they are 8-6 with the injuries they have had in the backfield is amazing to me.

December 16, 2008  08:02 AM ET
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Originally posted 07:43 AM ET  12.16 by Cowboystar

Not likely!

Think it's going to be Garrett? Do you like that?

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December 16, 2008  08:09 AM ET
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Originally posted 08:05 AM ET  12.16 by -Loki-

Holmgren couldn't coach in Green Bay even without a bunch of egotistical idiots playing for him...what make anyone think he'll be able to coach a bunch of people that don't show respect for the "man in charge"?

Please explain your comments? When has any player come out an disrespected the cowboys staff? Also why do you call pro players idiots? Are you mad they have a talent that pays them millions and you don't?

Just wondering...

December 16, 2008  08:11 AM ET
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Everyone remember the source ESPN! Like a ton of stories ESPN is about making the news, not reporting it. Although anything is possible, not sure I believe this story. Until you hear it from Holmgren or Jones, take it with a grain of salt.

December 16, 2008  08:23 AM ET
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Quiet day today. Anyone know what needs to happen for the Cowboys AND Eagles to both make the playoffs? My calculations look too simple. TB loss, Atl loss, Philly wins out, and 1 Dallas loss.

December 16, 2008  08:27 AM ET
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Like every other coach Jones hires, this would fall apart after two years.

December 16, 2008  08:37 AM ET
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Love your Christmas, p69nutt!!!

December 16, 2008  08:38 AM ET
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Originally posted 08:23 AM ET  12.16 by Mets in 2046

Quiet day today. Anyone know what needs to happen for the Cowboys AND Eagles to both make the playoffs? My calculations look too simple. TB loss, Atl loss, Philly wins out, and 1 Dallas loss.

Philly will not win out. Going to the Linc. Yeehaw!!!

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December 16, 2008  08:45 AM ET
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Originally posted 08:05 AM ET  12.16 by -Loki-

Holmgren couldn't coach in Green Bay even without a bunch of egotistical idiots playing for him...what make anyone think he'll be able to coach a bunch of people that don't show respect for the "man in charge"?

The "man in charge" is Jerry Jones........er, meant Skeletor.

December 16, 2008  08:48 AM ET
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Breakfast time, bbl

 
December 16, 2008  08:49 AM ET
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Originally posted 08:44 AM ET  12.16 by -Loki-

TB and Atl have easy games ahead, Cowboys and Iggles don't....

Atlanta is in Minnesota this week. Hardly an easy game.

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