Sources: Garrett will remain OC in Dallas...

Wow! That's impressive. Don't know who is coming and who is going in free agency, don't know who is going to get drafted, don't know who is going to replace a couple of scouts and a coach.

And already a 10-6 prediction. Like I said....impressive.

My prediction had nothing to do with the Dallas' personnel next year. Actually they could upgrade at some positions and I'd feel the same way.

It's just very difficult to put together back to back seasons of 13 wins. Not to mention, the NFC EAST will be the toughest division in football next year.

ESPN - Jones basically fires Phillips - Hashmarks by Matt Mosley (http://myespn.go.com/blogs/hashmarks/0-5-82/Jones-basically-fires-Phillips.html)

Good call by Garrett to stay put. Baltimore and Atlanta aren't exactly the most desirable teams to take over right now.


You are 100% correct. If people thought about it for one sec who the hell would want to be at either place after such horrible seasons. Miami only got someone quickly because of Parcells. Staying put in Dallas will sooner or later give him control over the team that got his ass 3 superbowl rings. Loyalty is hard to find but I would be shocked if he left Dallas after one season.

My prediction had nothing to do with the Dallas' personnel next year. Actually they could upgrade at some positions and I'd feel the same way.

It's just very difficult to put together back to back seasons of 13 wins. Not to mention, the NFC EAST will be the toughest division in football next year.

I'm going on record early by saying 8-8 to 9-7 TOPS. The ENTIRE NFCE is going to be healthy and improved next year. Obviously the Giants are a team to content with and considering their young secondary has been playing well, they'll be an NFCE title contender.

The Redskins will be back at full strength and went 9-7 missing the right side of their line and their best defensive player is deceased. We could only guess how much they could be improved.

Philly is always nasty year after year and I wouldn't expect anything different next year.

Dallas has a team that, statistically, was EXTREMELY lucky when it came to the injury bug. TO and Glenn are another year older and slower as well as Henry and Newman. Sure, they're fielding the same team next year, but I can't imagine any type of huge splash they're going to make that'll improve them above 13-3. I'm a KNOWN Romo hater, but we saw his luck totally run out in December. He couldn't run around in the back field all game and just chuck it up for grabs and have someone magically come down with it.

If he can't fix that "run around and lose twenty yards in sack yardage" and fix his INT problems, they're going to find that while they have a franchise QB, he isn't the future Hall of Famer he's already been anointed.

i can tell you why any coach would love to take the falcons or the ravens jobs. its called ego. every coach in the league thinks he has something to do with the invention of football. and blue star, you talk of loyalty. the only loyalty Garrett has to Dallas is the one in which Jerry Jones makes him the highest paid assistant in the history of the league. what a slap in the face of Wade Phillips. i would immediately demand a raise, if i were him

I think one thing we can almost bank on is that the Cowboys won't go 13-3 next year.

I absolutely agree. I would be surprised to see them get 10 wins. 8 or 9 I think.

B-more is due for a major rebuilding process. Not sure if that's the ideal situation for a young unproven guy.

I can see your point, but that's how you build a legacy. If you take over a team that is great, no one will care. (see Barry Switzer)
I think rebuilding a team to greatness gets you mega points, and mega cash. Also, I am impatient, who knows if he will ever get a shot later...the NFL is a tough business.

ESPN - Jones basically fires Phillips - Hashmarks by Matt Mosley (http://myespn.go.com/blogs/hashmarks/0-5-82/Jones-basically-fires-Phillips.html?lpos=spotlight&lid=tab3pos2)

this article sums up exactly what I meant when I posted earlier. The title says it all - Jones Fires Phillips!