Who is going to become the next head coach of the Dallas Cowboys? Here are some candidates, and their odds of becoming the next coach:
Wade Phillips, defensive coordinator, San Diego, 3-1. The son of legendary Houston Oilers coach Bum Phillips brings a 45-35 overall record in five seasons as a head coach of the Broncos and Bills, including two playoff trips. More importantly for Jerry Jones, he is a guru of the 3-4 defense, which the players learned this season and for which team defensive personnel is tooled. He has a good reputation in coaching circles, and it doesn’t hurt that he is a native Texan.
Norv Turner, offensive coordinator, San Francisco, 5-1. Turner is no stranger to the Cowboys, having served as offensive coordinator in the glory years of the 90’s, and as Troy Aikman’s quarterback guru. He is also no stranger to difficult head coaching situations, having coached seven years in Washington (49-59-1, one playoff trip) and two years with the train wreck known as the Oakland Raiders (9-23 record). Turner is still well-respected and well-liked in these parts, and would be a trustworthy mentor for QB Tony Romo.
Bob Stoops, head coach, Oklahoma, 20-1. Stoops would be crazy to go after this job, as he is already making over $3 million per year, and could get elected governor of Oklahoma. Joe Castiglione is a better boss for him than Jerry Jones would be. But, there is a rumor that Stoops and Jones have spoken. If Stoops really wants to coach in the NFL, this would be the job for him. However, he has a good thing going at OU, and I look for him to stay in Norman.
Ron Rivera, defensive coordinator, Chicago, 20-1. The hottest assistant left out there, but is not available for an interview for another two weeks. Jerry may not want to wait that long. Plus, Jerry may want an established head coach as he moves the Cowboys into the new Arlington stadium in 2010. It wouldn’t be bad PR for the Cowboys to hire a Hispanic coach, especially in Texas.
Bill Cowher, retired, 35-1. Cowher would be an excellent choice, but is still under contract to the Steelers. Jerry would owe the Steelers at least one draft choice if he hired Cowher this year. Plus, Cowher wants to rest for at least this year. Excellent coach, bad timing.
Jeff Fisher, head coach, Tennessee, 50-1. Fisher just re-signed with the Titans, so compensation would be involved in his hiring, as well. He has been a solid coach throughout his tenure with the Oilers/Titans, and would do well in Dallas. Vince Young made him look like a genius this year. Once again, excellent coach, bad timing.
Pete Carroll, head coach, USC, 50-1. Having too much fun at the college level. Would love to have the right opportunity to repair his image in the NFL, but has too much of a good thing going at USC.
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Norv Turner has had his chance and Jerry never wanted him. I don't think he'll take him. I'm guessing that Jerry is going to swing to the other side of this "control the coach/team" thing and go with someone he can control better than Parcells. He wants a Chan Gailey, but with a better record.
From the choices you listed my top two are Wade Phillips and Bill Cowher. First, I would like to see Phillips just because I loved Bum Phillips as a kid. I thought he was great as the Oilers' coach. Cowher would be great because I'd love to see him screaming at Romo and T.O. Owens.
My personal pick that's not on here is Barry Switzer. He tells the best stories and is the funniest of all of these guys, so that's my vote. Since I hate the cowboys so much (still a card carrying member of the ACF - Anti Cowboy Faction) I think Barry would just give me so much glee. :)
Today's Dallas Morning News also named LSU coach/former Cowboy assistant Les Miles and Colts assistant/ex-Wake Forest coach Jim Caldwell as candidates.
I'm thinking Jerry brings in Wade Phillips, and makes a run at Norv Turner as offensive coordinator. After getting out of the Oakland circus, Norv helped turn the 49ers from the dregs to a respectable team this year. His run in D.C. wasn't real great, but he lived through the reign of Little Danny Snyder.
I'm afraid we may be looking at a Campo-type situation, where Jones is the real head coach, and one of these other guys is the head coordinator/figurehead. I'd love to be wrong.
Did you hear the Musers this morning? Junior Miller did his top five/bottom five coaching prospects. One of the bottom five ones was Saddam's headless half brother. The top five included Carroll, Stoops, and Lovey Smith (ain't gonna happen). When Wade Phillips was brought of Junior said the life force drains out of him everytime he hears that name. I heard about the same thing at work.
I missed that on the Musers. The worthlessness of Muse In The News was on by the time I got in the car. I'm not a fan of the Great Gordo, unless he is doing an imitation of someone else, like Fake Jerry.
I bet it'll be replayed tonight. :-)
I'd love for Lovie Smith to come back to Texas. Pigs fly, too.
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