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Consider him gone!

i sure hope he comes back, but id certainly understand if he didnt

Under-appreciated.

Exit Dungy enter Cowher.

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Originally posted 07:47 AM ET  01.12 by Devil Doc

Exit Dungy enter Cowher.

Just like I said..... Under-appreciated.

Great coach and human being. Wish him the best regardless of his choice.

He retires and they bring in Cower or Shanahan. (Spelling sucks but it's the truth) hahaha

I could understand a decision either way, great coach!

Dungy is a great coach any team would feel great to even have him in the front office.

I'll be surprised if he comes back.

Not long after he took over as HC in Tampa I remember reading an interview where he stated that it was important for him to not only have good players playing for him, but good people as well. It was a simple sentiment, but I'd never heard or read of a coach speaking up about something that seems to be easily overlooked by coaches or GMs or owners. For that reason alone, I took an interest in the Buccaneers and I thought it was great that he turned them around... and the same with the Colts. It'd be nice if he decided to stay another year, but he's said that at this stage in his life there are other things he'd like to focus on that might not necessarily include coaching. Regardless of what he chooses, I wish him well.

He will be back

Dungy.....a TOTAL CLASS ACT!

If the Colts are interested in handing the job over to Jim Caldwell, does the Rooney rule require that they interview at least one white guy?

Tony Dungy is one of the best coaches in NFL history. I would like to see him win one more Super Bowl before retiring, but if he chooses to take it to the house, best wishes!

Dungy is the Clint Eastwood of NFL coaches. Way cool.

QUOTE(#4):

Originally posted 07:47 AM ET  01.12 by Devil Doc

Exit Dungy enter Cowher.

Jim Caldwell is Tony Dungy's hand-picked successor. He is one of the most underrated, underappreciated coaches in the NFL. I had the honor of reading his book "Quiet Strength" and it is amazing. Tony Dungy is not only a great coach but a great man and my hat goes off to him. Go enjoy the family Tony D you deserve it

As much of a Colts hater as I am, I hope Dungy takes a much deserved break. He's a great coach and even a team with the Colts' firepower would be hurt by him leaving. People mention that he's been 1 and done in the playoffs 3 times. Well he did go 3-0 in '06, and has made the playoff 4 times in arguably the toughest division over the past 10 years. Good luck to him.

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Originally posted 10:27 AM ET  01.12 by Go_Bills

If the Colts are interested in handing the job over to Jim Caldwell, does the Rooney rule require that they interview at least one white guy?

That was about as funny as being stabbed.

Not trying to be funny, legitimate question---Do you know the answer?
If a team has already targeted a current assistant as their next head coach, do they have to conduct interviews with outside candidates to satisfy the Rooney rule? In this case the answer might be no because the internal candidate is a minority. If another team wanted to make a white assistant coach their next head coach, I'm guessing that they would have to go through a process wherein outsiders with little to no chance of getting the job are interviewed.