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On The NFL: How To Rebuild Nov 14, 2008
In South Florida, Bill Parcells, Jeff Ireland and Tony Sparano were working to restructure the Dolphins' organization following a 1-15 finish in 2007, and they had a different vision of Pennington than the rest of the NFL. ... "I was familiar with the system because Bill Parcells drafted me in 2000 in New York and I knew what type of system it would be and how the organization would be run. They value smart, tough, disciplined football players and guys who not only know how to be professionals... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Jones promises playoff berth for Cowboys Nov 14, 2008
Phillips got a three-year contract with an option for a fourth season when he replaced Bill Parcells in February 2007. The Cowboys went 13-3 and had 13 Pro Bowl players in their first season under Phillips, but lost to the in the playoffs. (ESPN -- Football News)
the next 7 weeks will help decide Nov 14, 2008
His 140-pound Rottweiler is named L.T. So playing linebacker for Bill Parcells, Taylor's coach during his Hall of Fame career with the New York Giants, is a honor for Crowder. "It's big," Crowder said. (The Palm Beach Post)
Belichick vs Mangini: Rivalry Continues Nov 14, 2008
We've had the handshake fiasco, Spygate, the Bill Parcells connection and just about everything else in between. Now it's time for 's umpteenth homecoming at Gillette Stadium. (PatriotsInsider.com)
Jets lead Patriots 24-21 after 3 quarters Nov 14, 2008
The rivalry between New York and New England has spiked over the last decade, with Bill Belichick leaving the Jets for the Patriots and Bill Parcells and Eric Mangini going in the opposite direction. Last year, the Patriots were punished by the league after they were caught illegally videotaping the Jets' sideline signals. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Madden Mailbag: Keys to Jets season Nov 13, 2008
One thing I know is that when Bill Parcells goes some place he knows how to build a team. But you are thinking that it is going to take him 2, 3, or 4 years to get rid of the players he doesn't think can play and get ones in there he thinks can play. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Here comes hunter Favre Nov 13, 2008
After all, Favre spent the previous 17 seasons in the NFC, so he wasn't here when Bill Parcells bolted the Patriots for the Jets, and took Curtis Martin along with him. Nor was he here when Bill Belichick scrawled a note into a napkin saying, "I resign as HC of the NYJ." He wasn't around when Eric Mangini left Belichick to become the coach of the Jets, creating a rift between the student and teacher that came to a head with the Spygate scandal of last season. (Albany Times Union)
Top 10 Revisited Nov 13, 2008
The Dolphins are the organization of the year to date in the NFL. Bill Parcells knows personnel and hes made all the right moves thus far. Long was the key to unlocking the Dolphins potential, and his selection might take them from having the worst record a year ago to the playoffs in 2008. (WarPaintIllustrated.com)
Ricky Williams eyes bigger role with Dolphins Nov 13, 2008
boss Bill Parcells noticed it last week at practice. So did general manager Jeff Ireland. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
NFL Insider: Dolphins' rise raising playoff hopes in Miami Nov 12, 2008
He's happy where the Dolphins are now, crediting Sparano's no-nonsense motivation and the talent brought in by executive vice president of football operations Bill Parcells and general manager Jeff Ireland. "We showed that we are a team to be reckoned with," says Porter, whose 12 sacks lead the league. (USA Today -- Sports)
Patriots have what Favre wants: AFC East crown Nov 12, 2008
Lurking one game behind the Jets and Patriots is former Patriots and Jets head coach Bill Parcells, who has overseen a stunning turnaround in Miami as executive vice president of football operations. Parcells hired a no-nonsense head coach in Tony Sparano and signed former Jets quarterback , who has galvanized belief for a young team learning how to win after going 1-15 in 2007. (USA Today -- Sports)
Steelers should consider Leftwich Nov 11, 2008
-- Peter said he's not surprised by the Dolphins' success this year because of Bill Parcells. Just look at his track record. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
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CHICAGO -- Musings, observations and the occasional insight as we take in the NFL's latest sequel: "The Return of Rex,'' a Windy City-based movie that makes us all feel as if we've seen it before and know how it ends... After 10 weeks of the NFL's 2008 regular season, we hold these truths to be self-evident: We all know by now the New England Patriots are going back to the playoffs. Let's just book it. As much as the Week 1 loss of Tom Brady hurt the defending AFC champions, it's not going to... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
QB keepers tougher to find Nov 9, 2008
Lotysz was a Bill Parcells project in 1999, having joined the Jets following a no-frills college career at Division 2 University of North Dakota. He spent that year on the practice squad as Parcells saw enough potential in the hard-working 6-foot-6-inch, 310-pound tackle to keep him around. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Taking stock of gains and losses Nov 9, 2008
That's why I've always struggled with the famous Bill Parcells pronouncement that "you are what your record says you are.". That may or may not be true. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Patriots just one of gang in wide-open AFC East Nov 8, 2008
The Dolphins are one of the NFL's biggest surprises, with Bill Parcells and Tony Sparano quickly turning around a miserable culture of losing. "It's about as balanced as you can get at this point in the season," Jets coach Eric Mangini said. (Concord Monitor)
Pennington on why he's not a Jet Nov 8, 2008
He also asked Pennington when was the last time he crossed pathes with Bill Parcells. He said you hear a lot from Parcells when you win, but not much when you lose. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Nancy Gay on the NFL Nov 7, 2008
In Miami (4-4), Bill Parcells and new coach Tony Sparano are rebuilding with draft picks, too - from the inside out. They're getting their money's worth out of No. 1 overall selection Jake Long, the anchor left tackle on an offensive line that has surrendered only 14 sacks. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Notebook: Thank goodness for the bye week Nov 7, 2008
" Singletary said he would like to pattern his coaching techniques after Vince Lombardi, Bill Parcells and Mike Ditka. He has also cited the cool manner in which Tony Dungy handles his business. The one lesson Singletary said he learned from his first game is that he needs to drop the volume during his post-game press conferences. "I will tone it down a little bit," Singletary told the NFL Network. Singletary later said it was no longer important to find out how the story leaked out to the... (SFIllustrated.com)
Damon HackINSIDE THE NFL Nov 7, 2008
"Bill Parcells taught me that you are what your record says you are, so right now we are a 1-15 team," Sparano said at the time of the 2007 Dolphins. "But I think our players know exactly what is in that locker room. Twenty-seven or 28 players who have come from different places where they have won a bunch of games. We've been able to put the past behind us.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Seahawks Notebook: Holmgren happy for pal Parcells Nov 7, 2008
As Mike Holmgren studies the Miami Dolphins this week, he is smiling for his good friend Bill Parcells. Parcells is in his first season as the Dolphins' executive vice president of football operations. (Longview Daily News, WA)
No. 2 Texas Tech's program gaining renown Nov 7, 2008
In the 1970s, Steve Sloan, with Bill Parcells on his staff, lifted Texas Tech to heights not seen again until now. When he left for Mississippi, a string of losing seasons followed until 1986, when the Red Raiders lured David McWilliams from the Texas staff and went 7-5 in their first bowl season since 1977. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Knights Finding Ways to Lose Nov 5, 2008
As legendary head coach and current VP of the Bill Parcells famously said, you are what your record says you are. is 2-6, but it appears that theyre a much better team than that, especially if you go by their great first half performances this season. (KnightsNews.com)
Antonio Bryant reviving career with Bucs Nov 4, 2008
"It was most frustrating because it wasn't because of my talent," said Bryant, who clashed with Bill Parcells in Dallas and Mike Nolan in San Francisco before winding up out of football in 2007. "Then you're sitting there seeing guys who I really knew I could compete against and beat out for opportunities go out there and play. I'd look at the screen and shout all kinds of stuff. Guys would make a good catch, and I'd say: `That ain't even a good catch.' I couldn't stand to watch football.". (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Camarillo having impact for surprising Dolphins Nov 4, 2008
With a new regime led by Bill Parcells in Miami, Camarillo reported for training camp merely hoping to make the team. It helped his chances that the receiving corps was perhaps the Dolphins' thinnest area, and Camarillo gradually won over Sparano. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Are prices on heads, or just head games? Nov 2, 2008
(Never happened, insists his former coach, Bill Parcells. . (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
Fasano fits Dolphins' system Oct 31, 2008
"Featuring the tight end was always a staple of Bill Parcells' offenses when he was coaching in New York, New England and Dallas. And while the Big Tuna might now be the Dolphins executive vice president of football operations, his influence on the systems the Dolphins run has been very apparent this season.Parcells, in fact, is the one who drafted Fasano in 2006 and even gave the New Jersey native a comparison that has seemed to stick. Parcells likened Fasano to former New York Giants great... (Florida Today)
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Bill Parcells has overseen more rehabs than the Betty Ford Clinic. But his effort with the 2008 Dolphins may prove his best work yet. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Scare tactics: Horror stories are everywhere Oct 31, 2008
Miami at Denver (-3 1/2) - Dolphins boss Bill Parcells was asked recently to name the worst horror flick he ever saw and he quickly snapped, "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre." He was referring to the 2004 remake starring Vinny "Leatherface" Testaverde, who led the 6-10 Cowboys with 20 interceptions while being sacked 34 times. Pick: Broncos. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Rejuvenated Porter eyeing NFL sack record Oct 30, 2008
At age 31, Porter has been rejuvenated by the Bill Parcells regime, playing as a pass-rushing outside linebacker in a 3-4 defense similar to what earned him Pro Bowl status with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He still remains the loudest, most vulgar voice on a young Miami team trying to find its swagger. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Cowboys' Witten breaks rib, might play Oct 29, 2008
That occurred when he fractured his jaw as a rookie in 2003, with Bill Parcells as the Cowboys' coach. Witten underwent surgery to install two plates in the jaw, and was back on the field after sitting out one week, even though he was still unable to eat solid foods at the time. (ESPN -- Football News)
Midpoint review: The surprises and the disappointments Oct 29, 2008
Miami Dolphins: Bill Parcells came in to oversee the football operations, named Tony Sparano the head coach and then had quarterback fall into his lap when the New York Jets acquired. The Dolphins are tougher and smarter than their 1-15 incarnation in one season under Cam Cameron, despite giving up defensive end and linebacker , longtime staples of the franchise. (USA Today -- Sports)
Soprano family values Oct 29, 2008
Latest News, Sports, Entertainment, Politics, Opinions and Gossip - NY Daily News. NY Daily News Home Delivery. (Yahoo News -- The Sopranos)
Ted Ginn Jr. shows possibilities in breakout game Oct 29, 2008
Miami (3-4) already has tripled its win total from last season under the new Bill Parcells regime, and if only for a day, Ginn looked like the go-to receiver who deserved that high pick. "He just keeps getting better and better," Dolphins quarterback Chad Pennington said after the game. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Pennington, Ginn Power Dolphins Past Bills Oct 28, 2008
Miami (3-4) tripled its win total from last season under the new Bill Parcells regime, and broke a four-game losing streak against Buffalo. "We needed this win," said Dolphins cornerback Andre Goodman, part of a defense that shut out the Bills over the final 25 minutes. (WOKR13 Rochester)
build off his strong performance Oct 28, 2008
" Against the Bills, Ginn also looked like a wide receiver even Bill Parcells, the team's head of football operations, could grow to love. "If you're not going to do those things you're probably not going to be in Miami very long with those two guys," Gannon said of Parcells and Sparano. "They're going to get guys who are tough. " What Ginn becomes remains to be seen. He's ready to find out. Now he knows what NFL success feels like. "Yesterday was a big opportunity for me," he said. "They saw... (The Palm Beach Post)
Back on track: Cowboys hold off Bucs for 13-9 victory Oct 27, 2008
All week, the defense has been under relentless heat and Phillips, the San Diego Chargers' defensive coordinator before succeeding Bill Parcells last year, declared that he would become more involved with the defense. The Cowboys are murky as to the extent of Phillips' added involvement with the hands-on play-calling, but players said Stewart still ran the defensive meetings during the week. (USA Today -- Sports)
NFL Capsules Oct 27, 2008
Joey Porter had two sacks, including one to force a fumble for a safety for the Dolphins (3-4), who tripled their win total from last season under the new Bill Parcells regime. Cowboys 13, Buccaneers 9. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
ACC power poll Oct 23, 2008
Weekly guests include Bill Parcells, Bill Belichick and Tom Coughlin. 3) Senior Privileges: Senior quarterbacks and hosts Cullen Harper (Clemson), Sean Glennon (Virginia Tech) and Drew Weatherford (Florida State) share thoughts on the rise of athletic quarterbacks in the college ranks and the nuances of signaling in plays from the sideline. (Florida Times-Union)
Week Eight Powder Puff Ratings Oct 22, 2008
4 - Miami This is not a particularly talented club, but I believe they have a plan and are quickly moving in the right direction under the leadership of Bill Parcells, GM Jeff Ireland, and head coach Tony Sperano. With the exception of , the Dolphins really lack offensive playmakers and on the defensive side of the football, the front and back end are just very ordinary. (BearReport.com)
Game Preview: Baltimore at Miami Oct 20, 2008
Because he played for Tony Sparano and Bill Parcells in Dallas, he's familiar with their offensive system and could be activated Sunday. If not, Miami will use three tight ends: , and. (DolphinDigest.com)
Extra Points Mailbag Oct 18, 2008
Groh's connection to the 3-4 runs through Bill Parcells, his boss with the New York Giants and New England Patriots in the late 1980s through the mid 1990s. The 3-4 defense was originally devised by Bud Wilkinson at the University of Oklahoma in the 1940s. (Tarheelblue.com)
Cowboys' issues revolve around the Jones boys Oct 17, 2008
And remember that the Cowboys had three straight 5-11 seasons before Bill Parcells arrived in 2003. Kraft knows what he doesnt know and cedes all power over football to Bill Belichick and Scott Pioli, who have built a team that has won three Super Bowls this decade and been to a fourth after a 16-0 regular season. (MSNBC -- Sports)
There's no reason to be mad Oct 17, 2008
It's the reason why all parties involved, from Cam to Wayne Huizenga, the man who hired him, to Bill Parcells, the boss who was brought in to clean up the mess, decided just to move on stoically without a detailed public autopsy on everything that went so obviously wrong in a 1-15 season. Then Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh has a conference call with South Florida reporters in advance of Sunday's visit to Dolphin Stadium and a brushfire of resentment is stirred up in the Miami locker room. (The Palm Beach Post)
Bennett's Experience A Bonus Oct 16, 2008
"He's the guy, after Bill Parcells left the Academy, Kenny got the job and then went to . So, I played against it a lot and, quite honestly, have had some success against it and have not had some success. So, it's still about players. And you can't get too complicated.'' Bennett and some Pitt players intimated that there was too much involved in the defensive scheme last season. This year, the Panthers are concentrating on three things, according to Bennett. Like the movie Groundhog Day, where... (PittInsiders.com)
Coach's remarks rile up Dolphins Oct 16, 2008
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Bulletin Board Material Oct 16, 2008
By Associate EditorPosted Oct 15, 2008. First-year Baltimore head coach John Harbaugh probably didn't mean to do it, but he nonetheless took a shot at the Dolphins when he was asked about Cam Cameron. (DolphinDigest.com)
Heels Heading to Hooville Oct 16, 2008
Bill Parcells and Bill Belichick mastered the defensive set in the 1980s, utilizing UNC alum Lawrence Taylor and Carl Banks at the outside linebacker spots to wreak havoc on opposing quarterbacks. Groh joined the Giants staff as linebackers coach in 1989, explaining his current use of the scheme. (InsideCarolina.com)
Facing retirement, Holmgren could use a mulligan Oct 16, 2008
The former Seahawks general manager (1999-2002) has joked he wouldn t mind being in a cushy executive s chair, like his friend Bill Parcells has in Miami ... The exception is Bill Parcells at No. 9 with 183 wins, who probably isn t enshrined because he keeps returning to coaching. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Dolphins miffed by ex-coach Cameron's words Oct 16, 2008
"I'm surprised he would say that - a little bulletin-board material.'' More than half the roster has turned over since last year, but Holliday said credit for any improvement starts with new football czar Bill Parcells and new head coach Tony Sparano. "We have a direction and a plan in place, and that's largely attributable to coach Parcells and coach Sparano,'' Holliday said. "That's a big difference in leadership.'' Holliday and Brown said Harbaugh's comment would serve as extra motivation... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Scouts Inc.: Trades we'd like to see Oct 15, 2008
Meanwhile, use the additional draft picks and cap space to revamp the roster in much the same way Miami did when Bill Parcells arrived. Running back is the easiest position to plug in, and it should be the last piece of their huge rebuilding project, not the first. (ESPN -- Football News)
No time to panic Oct 13, 2008
The new regime of Bill Parcells, Ireland and coach Tony Sparano has something the past three haven't -- a plan to make this team better. Well, one that actually looks like it might work, anyway. (Florida Today)
Coles hamstring injury not improving Oct 13, 2008
Maybe the Jets can have Bill Parcells check out Coles' hamstring. Considering the Dolphins have listed nobody on their injury report most weeks this year, there is obviously some amazing medicine being practiced in Davie. (JetsConfidential.com)
Peter KingMONDAY MORNING QB Oct 13, 2008
When Bill Parcells walked away from the team 21 months ago, the one thing I feared was Jones hiring the second coming of Barry Switzer, a man he could manage and control. While I don't think Phillips is Switzer-like, and while I have a high regard for Phillips the gameplanner, the Cowboys' mistakes and sloppiness make it obvious a firmer hand is needed to whip this talented team into shape. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
BILL SPELTZ: Maulers kickin' ice in second season Oct 12, 2008
Unless your name is Bill Parcells, you probably shouldn't bring a list of demands to your next job interview. On second thought, it worked for Trevor Stewart, who showed serious chutzpa last January in his interview with the Missoula Maulers hockey team. (Missoulian, MT)
Amato: Wolfpack was close Oct 11, 2008
He said that Miami Dolphins executive and former New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys coach Bill Parcells recently told him that the coaching community understands and appreciates what he accomplished at N.C. State. Amato said his Class of 2007 recruiting haul would have been one of his best, and expressed pride at building the excitement that led to substantial renovations at Carter-Finley. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Cassel confident customer Oct 10, 2008
- It was Bill Parcells who once said of confidence: "Confidence is born of only one thing - demonstrated ability.". Well, now that Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel has demonstrated the ability to make plays and get the ball downfield to Randy Moss, as he did last Sunday in a 30-21 victory over the San Francisco 49ers, his confidence should be boosted. (Boston Globe)
Madden's Mailbag: Fish are swimming well with Tuna Oct 10, 2008
Coach, how much does Bill Parcells have to do with the Dolphins 2-2 start ... The Miami Dolphins were in a spiral just going down and Bill Parcells' job was to come in there and stop it, change it around, get a good organization and get it bouncing back and going upwards and I think he has done that ... It was at a point that the Miami Dolphins needed something or someone and I think they got the right guy in Bill Parcells. (MSNBC -- Sports)
The Bell Tolls: Ryan, Falcons have Atlanta believing again Oct 10, 2008
While the "Wildcat" might be viewed as gimmicky because of its college roots, there's nothing fluky about what has already been accomplished with the Tuna (Bill Parcells) upstairs and Tony Sparano as head coach. The Dolphins rank in the top 10 on offense (10th) and defense (seventh), a claim that only two other teams (the Giants and Eagles) can make. (USA Today -- Sports)
Texans Face A Different Dolphins Team Oct 10, 2008
Much of the credit for the turnaround can be attributed to Bill Parcells, who took over the personnel in south Florida. When I look at their defense right now, I see a lot of Dallas when I watch them, defensively, what they are doing, Kubiak said. (InsideHouston.com)
Jaguars: They Are What They Are Oct 10, 2008
In the illustrious words of current Dolphins head honcho Bill Parcells, you are what you are, you are what your record says you are. The Jaguars are a 2-3 team who have played 2-3 football. (JagsInsider.com)
Don BanksINSIDE THE NFL Oct 10, 2008
That's not delusional, even though Bill Parcells is right: You are what your record says you are in the NFL. Given the narrowness of the margin of victory within the league, plenty of teams can argue their record should be far better than it is. But with these Saints, I get the sense their record truly doesn't tell the whole story. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Amato hopes to one day coach again Oct 10, 2008
"Amato visited the Miami Dolphins on a couple of occasions, helping him come to grips with his past.One was to take in a practice last spring and he talked to Miami president Bill Parcells, some of which hit home for Amato."One thing he told me, and it is really true, he said, 'Chuck, don't hold grudges because people in the football world know what you did at North Carolina State and how far you took that program,'" Amato said. "He said that I did things that no one else accomplished. "The... (NC State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Cavanaugh takes tough criticism in stride Oct 10, 2008
"I spoke with Bill Parcells about Matt when I was trying to hire him in Chicago, and he said to me, 'Most offensive coordinators say they believe in the run game and want to run the ball, but they really don't,' " Wannstedt said. "He then said, 'In fact, a lot of them don't really understand the run game but Matt does and he really believes in it.' When you look at what we did, keeping the ball for 38 minutes in games the past two weeks, that enables us to control the tempo of the game. Matt... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
