Parcells new team in 09? (1 Viewer)

[Bri]

Will Bill Parcells become a free agent -- again?

It's a possibility, hinging on whether Miami Dolphins owner Wayne Huizenga's sale of his majority ownership of the team goes through, sources told ESPN senior NFL analyst Chris Mortensen.

When Parcells joined the Dolphins as executive vice president of football operations last year, his deal included a onetime out clause that would allow him to walk away, with the rest of his $12 million guaranteed contract fully paid, no strings attached, if Huizenga were to sell the team.

Earlier this year, Huizenga agreed to sell 95 percent of the Dolphins to New York developer and team part-owner Stephen Ross. Huizenga hopes to close on the deal by early January to ensure that the capital gains taxes on the sale remain at 15 percent before President-elect Barack Obama takes the oath of office Jan. 20, Mortensen reported.

Parcells' contract specifically states only Huizenga can be in authority over him. Once Ross officially becomes majority owner, Parcells has to notify Ross within 30 days that he intends to exercise his walk-away clause and collect the full balance of $9 million, Mortensen reported.

At that time, Parcells would be a free agent. And any team that wants his services would not owe compensation to the Dolphins, according to the report.

Among the teams sources say are on Parcells' radar are the New York Jets, Detroit Lions, Cleveland Browns and the Oakland Raiders. However, if Parcells' son-in-law, New England Patriots vice president Scott Pioli, is interested in any of those jobs, Parcells is unlikely to wind up with that team, Mortensen reported.

Parcells could negotiate with Ross to extend his opt-out clause by one year. But as presently written, the clause doesn't extend after one season, according to the report.

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[Gatorman]

I thnk parcells satys in Miami and they just throw more cash at him.

 

[=Smackdown=]

NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO !!!

Please back the truck up and pay Parcells whatever he wants Dolphin management. He deserves every penny.

 

[Black]

I thnk parcells satys in Miami and they just throw more cash at him.

What a friggin sweetheart deal! Walk with the extra $9M?If he's having a good time in MIA, and he should given the work and success they've had, I would think he'd take more money to stay on.If he's looking to build a major legacy, he could jump to one of those other teams if there's something special he wants to do or someone special he wants to work with. I can't imagine he'd go to the Raiders or Lions given the owners.

 

[Kiddnets]

NY media says whispers of him being interested in the Jets.....

 

[Bri]

I'd like to see him and Al go at it and see if he can turn them around

 

[chris1969]

Actually there is an out in the "Out Clause".

I'm surprised that no one else has figured it out yet so I'll leave you all hanging for a little while.

Consider this the Chase Stewart trivia question for the day.

In what scenario would Tuna be forced to stay with the Dolphins?

 

[Kiddnets]

here we go......

According to the Newark Star-Ledger, Dolphins VP of Football Operations Bill Parcells is telling those close to him that he would consider coaching again if the right situation comes about.

Parcells has an out in his contract if Wayne Huizenga sells the Fins to current co-owner Stephen Ross. ESPN reported Sunday that Parcells might jump to another team as GM, but the Star-Ledger says the Tuna would also be interested in coaching the talent he evaluates. Any team pursuing Parcells would obviously have to realize he's a short-term solution. If Parcells does return to the sidelines, the Jets would appear to be his best fit.

 

[BigDave]

Before he came to Dallas there was talk of him being low on cash due to a divorce or something?

He got a great deal from Jerry, then Wayne. That should have been enough to get him back on his feet.

He's very shrewd to have that clause and can leverage it just to stay put.

I believe he's worth the money spent on him and enjoyed his time in Dallas. I hope he gets more money!

 

[PhD]

This seems like an easy situation. Bottom line is that the contract essentially ends with the sale of the team and he gets his money. At that point, the new owner must renegotiate with him as a free agent (with the leverage of this past season) just like every other team (Jets...etc). That renegotiation will determine whether or not he stays with the Dolphins.

 

[chris1969]

Parcells' contract specifically states only Huizenga can be in authority over him. Once Ross officially becomes majority owner, Parcells has to notify Ross within 30 days that he intends to exercise his walk-away clause and collect the full balance of $9 million, Mortensen reported.

Make a condition of the sale that Huizinga keeps 1% of the team and is the only authority over Tuna.Problem Solved.

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

I wonder how much money Randy Lerner would throw at him if Pioli doesn't pan out (or McKay). Jets are keeping Tannenbaum as GM, I'm not sure if Parcells would like giving up personnel control (or at least naming who gets personnel control).

Basically, Parcells can name his price, name his terms... the question is which owner would be willing to give him a blank check? Lerner is the first one that comes to mind... maybe Bowlen.

 

[Chase Stuart]

With arguably the GM and the HC of the year, I think Miami would be just fine if Parcells went to Detroit or whatever.

 

[Rovers]

As a Jets fan, I want no part of Parcells. The guy changes his mind as often as the wind changes direction. He might say he'd consider coaching again, but the last few times he tried he burnt out like a matchbox under a torch.

He should stick with the role he has in Miami now. He doesn't have to put in 100 hours a week. He does not have the physical or mental stamina needed for any sort of day to day role in a franchise. Hire him as a coach, and you are lucky if you get one year out of him before he runs out of desire and energy.

 

[tombonneau]

As a Jets fan, I want no part of Parcells. The guy changes his mind as often as the wind changes direction. He might say he'd consider coaching again, but the last few times he tried he burnt out like a matchbox under a torch. He should stick with the role he has in Miami now. He doesn't have to put in 100 hours a week. He does not have the physical or mental stamina needed for any sort of day to day role in a franchise. Hire him as a coach, and you are lucky if you get one year out of him before he runs out of desire and energy.

I'm not sure why any team would ever think Parcells would be loyal to them. He has bailed on the last three franchises that paid him millions, he'll do the same with Miami. He's great at starting a system and turning under-coached but talented teams into contenders, but after that he seems to hit a wall, then pick up and leave. To the Fish's credit, they actually did it the right way, letting him bring in the coach & GM, so that when Tuna bails, at least the system is still there and they should be a good team.But anyone who brings him in as a coach is in for a rude awakening.

 

[Sinrman]

With arguably the GM and the HC of the year, I think Miami would be just fine if Parcells went to Detroit or whatever.

I would absolutely LOVE to see him go to Detroit. If anyone can turn a team around, it's Parcells, as evidenced in Miami.

 

[Drunken Cowboy]

Miami isn't as good as their record. It makes a lot of sense for him to leave. The step back would then somehow be attributed to missing his genius.

 

[=Smackdown=]

At 67 years old I seriously doubt Parcells is going to coach again. Plus he's an East Coast guy with some health problems. At his age I don't see him going to a team in the west. Also heard he's not a fan of flying.

 

[Andy Herron]

I wonder how much money Randy Lerner would throw at him if Pioli doesn't pan out (or McKay).

I just returned from a week in Ohio and heard some things along this line myself.

 

[MDSkinner]

If I were Parcells and this did happen that WH gave up the majority, I would definitely walk even if they threw more money at him. He leaves on top (again) and can take some other high potential position (the Lions is perfect since it has nowhere to go but up). The guy can just keep building on his legacy if he drafts decent and brings them to something like 8-8 (not unreasonable given the division...and I am a Bears fan).

ETA: Not to mention the fact that Miami is very unlikely to go down a notch or two after this year where they had an easy schedule, a Brady-less Pats and the Wildcat Offense being new to the NFL. Perfect time to leave if he has that out.

 

[Gadzooks]

Here's my far fetched conspiracy theory that has him on the Jets sideline next year:

From the Newark Ledger report, he wants to coach again. Clearly he'll only do it if he has total control over everything. He is a Jersey guy, likes Woody and would love to come back to the Jets, however, Tanenbaum was a Parcells guy, so Tuna rules out the Jets just because he doesn't want to knock Tanenbaum out of his job. The Jets have immediate interest in Cowher, but know full well he ain't coming back until 2010, he's said that over and over and he just turned down Cleveland without much thought. An unamed source in the Jets organization let's it get out to the media that they could be open to Cowher being in control and that Tanenbaum would adjust his role if necessary. The Jets know Cowher isn't coming no matter what, so they really floated that story to the media to get the message to Parcells that "hey Tuna, come back, take control of everything, Tanenbaum will stay on in a lesser role, most likely the #2 guy to Parcells"

Granted it's a little far fetched (then again its new years eve and I'm typing on this website, I wouldn't have thought that would be possible either) And I suppose the Jets could just call Parcells and tell him all of this, but then that wouldn't be as cloak and dagger as my theory.

 

[Man who'd fire the Yorks]

Please let him go to the 49ers. Somebody needs to help this team. Let him smack the Yorks around a bit and tell them " Here's what we're gonna do. Just go sit in your owners box, collect your profits checks and keep your mouth shut. I'll have your team straightened out in 3 to 4 years, give it back to you, and see how long it takes you to #### it up"

 

[JuniorNB]

Miami isn't as good as their record.

Really? Was New England and the Jets as good as their record? Was Arizona? How about Dallas.That's a very subjective statement. Miami not only was 'as good as their record', but they were 2-4 to start and may be even better than their record at this point.

 

[Bri]

Miami isn't as good as their record.

Really? Was New England and the Jets as good as their record? Was Arizona? How about Dallas.That's a very subjective statement. Miami not only was 'as good as their record', but they were 2-4 to start and may be even better than their record at this point.

Parcells said several times "you're only as good as your record". When he had a good Giants team, one not doing well, when he took over "the best ever 1-15 team" Jets, when he went to the playoffs with Quincy Carter....on and on he always said that. It's reality, anything else is just sugarcoating.

 

[Phurfur]

Miami isn't as good as their record.

Really? Was New England and the Jets as good as their record? Was Arizona? How about Dallas.That's a very subjective statement. Miami not only was 'as good as their record', but they were 2-4 to start and may be even better than their record at this point.

Yup! This team is playing hard.