Bill Parcells has opt-out clause, could walk away from Dolphins

SmootSmack · 01-20-2009, 04:21 PM

Don't know how legit it is, but there's a pretty hot rumor down at the Senior Bowl that now that the Dolphins' sale is official, Parcells is interested in taking his skills elsewhere.

Elsewhere as in out to Oakland and bringing in Todd Bowles to be his head coach.

Personally, I don't believe there's any way that happens. But who knows

GMScud · 01-20-2009, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Don't know how legit it is, but there's a pretty hot rumor down at the Senior Bowl that now that the Dolphins' sale is official, Parcells is interested in taking his skills elsewhere.

Elsewhere as in out to Oakland and bringing in Todd Bowles to be his head coach.

Personally, I don't believe there's any way that happens. But who knows

Florio over at PFT suggested that it may be KC, and as a head coach, since Pioli (Parcells' son-in-law) just took the GM job out there. Interesting.

ProFootballTalk.com - TUNA SIGHTING AT SENIOR BOWL

SmootSmack · 01-20-2009, 06:19 PM

Yeah, I don't know about that. I mean why would Pioli take the job if he was going to then turn around and cede some control. I mean Pioli finally has what he always wanted, full control. I'd be surprised if he gave it up but I guess anything's possible.

GMScud · 01-20-2009, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Yeah, I don't know about that. I mean why would Pioli take the job if he was going to then turn around and cede some control. I mean Pioli finally has what he always wanted, full control. I'd be surprised if he gave it up but I guess anything's possible.

I agree. In addition to what you mentioned, there would be the whole my son-in-law is my boss thing going on.

SFREDSKIN · 01-20-2009, 07:09 PM

Parcells stays in charge.

Stephen Ross seals deal, now Miami Dolphins' majority owner - ESPN

SmootSmack · 01-20-2009, 07:11 PM

Yeah but Parcells still isn't saying anything and he doesn't have to yet.

GMScud · 01-20-2009, 07:14 PM

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Yeah but Parcells still isn't saying anything and he doesn't have to yet.

Exactly. His contract says he's got 30 days from today to simply take a $12M paycheck and leave, with ZERO strings attached to the Dolphins. Seems kind of silly not to, even though he's not exactly hurting for the money.

47FAN · 01-20-2009, 07:26 PM

see ya vinny

BigHairedAristocrat · 01-21-2009, 02:10 PM

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see ya vinny

Parcells wouldnt want to come here.... we have too many aging veterans and not enough draft picks. we also have a meddling owner and I think Parcells had his fill of meddling owners when he coached Dallas.

I would like nothing more than for Parcells to come here in ANY capacity, but i just dont see any incentive for Parcells to do it - not when there are probably 20 other teams out there who are more "attractive."

Hog1 · 01-21-2009, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

Parcells wouldnt want to come here.... we have too many aging veterans and not enough draft picks. we also have a meddling owner and I think Parcells had his fill of meddling owners when he coached Dallas.

I would like nothing more than for Parcells to come here in ANY capacity, but i just dont see any incentive for Parcells to do it - not when there are probably 20 other teams out there who are more "attractive."

For many of the reasons you state, that won't be taking place. AND, Parcells LOVES S. Florida.

Schneed10 · 01-21-2009, 02:41 PM

We can put this thread to bed, finally. SFRedskin provided a link from ESPN and here's one from SI saying that Ross spoke with Parcells and that Parcells intends to stay.

Stephen Ross buys ownership of Miami Dolphins from Wayne Huizenga - NFL - SI.com

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"Parcells is in charge," Ross said in a conference call. "He's staying, and I think we're very fortunate to have someone like Bill Parcells, who I think people have come to recognize as probably the best football mind in America."

BigHairedAristocrat · 01-21-2009, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Schneed10

We can put this thread to bed, finally. SFRedskin provided a link from ESPN and here's one from SI saying that Ross spoke with Parcells and that Parcells intends to stay.

Stephen Ross buys ownership of Miami Dolphins from Wayne Huizenga - NFL - SI.com

The article is using a quote thats a couple days old (it was on PFT over the weekend) and the PFT/SportingNews quotes posted in this thread actually contain more recent information.

Parcells himself did not say definitively that he would be staying in Miami and was very clear that he hasnt made a decision yet. he has 30 days to make a decision so this story will likely continue for the remaining 30 days or until Parcells signs elsewhere or with a new contract in Miami.

SportingNews had an article today on this subject and i would be shocked if Parcells stays in Miami (without any new money on his contract, at least).

Dblock804 · 01-21-2009, 04:43 PM

Best football mind. Whatever. He is a fool if he leaves that kind of free money. Miami, give me a break. Leave 12 millon on the table, sound like he's lost his mind. He did school Vinny; but how hard is that.

44ever · 01-21-2009, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Dblock804

Best football mind. Whatever. He is a fool if he leaves that kind of free money. Miami, give me a break. Leave 12 millon on the table, sound like he's lost his mind. He did school Vinny; but how hard is that.

I think it shows his character. His dedication to his goal. And his class. That's part of what makes him the best. IMO

firstdown · 01-21-2009, 05:11 PM

For some reason I never opened this thread but you guys are crazy. Why do you even think he would consider coming here to this mess of a team with old players and a coach that we have no clue about. Then we have a owner who would never give away any control of this team to anyone unless your his boy Vinny. This is just stupied to even start a thread about this because ther is not one good coach or front office guys that would ever give this team a second thought. Lets put this one to rest.

01-20-2009, 04:21 PM	#46
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Bill Parcells has opt-out clause, could walk away from Dolphins Don't know how legit it is, but there's a pretty hot rumor down at the Senior Bowl that now that the Dolphins' sale is official, Parcells is interested in taking his skills elsewhere. Elsewhere as in out to Oakland and bringing in Todd Bowles to be his head coach. Personally, I don't believe there's any way that happens. But who knows __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

01-20-2009, 06:19 PM	#48
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Bill Parcells has opt-out clause, could walk away from Dolphins Yeah, I don't know about that. I mean why would Pioli take the job if he was going to then turn around and cede some control. I mean Pioli finally has what he always wanted, full control. I'd be surprised if he gave it up but I guess anything's possible. __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

01-20-2009, 07:09 PM	#50
SFREDSKIN Living Legend Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pacifica, CA Posts: 15,164	Re: Bill Parcells has opt-out clause, could walk away from Dolphins Parcells stays in charge. Stephen Ross seals deal, now Miami Dolphins' majority owner - ESPN __________________ Joe Gibbs- The best coach of all time, Lombardi trophy should be renamed Gibbs. Art Monk- Art was like an OL playing WR, doing the dirty work and not getting the glory. Darrell Green- Best DB ever. Purveyor of fine Filth

01-20-2009, 07:11 PM	#51
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Bill Parcells has opt-out clause, could walk away from Dolphins Yeah but Parcells still isn't saying anything and he doesn't have to yet. __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

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47FAN Impact Rookie Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: 757 Posts: 685	Re: Bill Parcells has opt-out clause, could walk away from Dolphins see ya vinny

01-21-2009, 04:43 PM	#58
Dblock804 Special Teams Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Richmond Posts: 143	Re: Bill Parcells has opt-out clause, could walk away from Dolphins Best football mind. Whatever. He is a fool if he leaves that kind of free money. Miami, give me a break. Leave 12 millon on the table, sound like he's lost his mind. He did school Vinny; but how hard is that.

01-21-2009, 05:11 PM	#60
firstdown Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: chesapeake, va Age: 60 Posts: 15,817	Re: Bill Parcells has opt-out clause, could walk away from Dolphins For some reason I never opened this thread but you guys are crazy. Why do you even think he would consider coming here to this mess of a team with old players and a coach that we have no clue about. Then we have a owner who would never give away any control of this team to anyone unless your his boy Vinny. This is just stupied to even start a thread about this because ther is not one good coach or front office guys that would ever give this team a second thought. Lets put this one to rest.

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