Print ThisPosted on 01/09/2007 7:51:35 AM PST by Dysart
The Giants have rebuffed an overture from Cowboys coach Bill Parcells about returning to the organization as general manager, according to a high-ranking NFL executive familiar with the team's thinking.
Parcells had informed the Giants through an intermediary that he would be interested in returning to the organization to replace the retiring Ernie Accorsi, according to two NFL executives and a player. The sources requested anonymity because of the private nature of the search.
The revelation came after the Giants were snubbed by Patriots vice president of player personnel Scott Pioli. As reported yesterday, the Giants planned to interview Pioli and were granted permission from New England. But yesterday Pioli declined to be interviewed, saying in a statement he will remain with the Patriots "for personal reasons."
He declined to be more specific. Pioli is married to Parcells' daughter, Dallas.
Parcells' status with the Cowboys is unclear after Saturday night's wild 21-20 loss to the Seahawks. The Cowboys, who were seen as Super Bowl contenders just a month ago, lost when quarterback Tony Romo fumbled the hold of a 19-yard field-goal attempt with 1:19 remaining.
It was a fitting end to a tumultuous season that included plenty of tense moments involving wide receiver Terrell Owens, the benching of then-starting quarterback Drew Bledsoe and a collapse at season's end that cost the Cowboys the NFC East title.
Owner Jerry Jones has said he wants Parcells, 65, back as coach. Parcells' contract requires him to make a decision by Feb. 1.
"I'm going to take a look at things, take a look at what we need to do and see where we go," Parcells said after the loss to the Seahawks.
Parcells, who coached the Giants to Super Bowl titles after the 1986 and 1990 seasons, has one year remaining on his contract, so he can't leave to coach the Giants without compensation. Jones would likely block such a move to a division rival anyway, but he could leave to become general manager of another team because that is considered a promotion.
Parcells has also coached the Patriots and Jets. He did not return a message left on his cell phone last night.
A return to the Giants would give Parcells, who grew up in Oradell, N.J., and has long had a house at the Jersey Shore, a chance to end his Hall of Fame career close to home.
But the Giants appear to be looking for a younger candidate who would stay in the job for the long term. Pioli, 41, would have fit the profile and was the leading outside candidate. Pioli, along with Patriots coach and former Parcells assistant Bill Belichick, together have constructed a dynasty in New England that includes three Super Bowl wins.
Former Texans general manager Charlie Casserly also interviewed with the Giants, but is considered a long shot.
Inside the organization, the No. 1 option is director of player personnel Jerry Reese.
It's unclear if Reese, 42, would have won a battle for the job with Pioli. But Reese is highly regarded by team president John Mara, treasurer Jonathan Tisch and executive vice president Steven Tisch -- the three decision-makers in this process.
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The Giants wanted Parcell's son-in-law but not him. Ouch.
Jerry must let him go or look like a little pansy. (That's IF this story is true). Jones has been showing public support for him and this is Parcells response?
I wonder if they've had a conversation about Owens yet?
Well at least he flew back to Dallas rather than going straight to New York. That's a marked improvement in Parcell's concept of loyalty.
It doesn't look good for Parcell to stay in Dallas.
Dunno about a conversation about The Player-I'm ready to see both of them just go away...tired of Parcells' questionable dedication to the org and the T.O. freak show, not to mention his wd40-fingers.
Only the media saw the Cowboys as a Super Bowl team. Anyone else with half a brain saw them for what they really are - a middle-of-the-road and quickly aging squad with a proven team-wrecker (TO) on the roster, a head coach whose best days are behind him and a wildly over-hyped starting quarterback who was elevated to superstar status based on one game.
Apparently the Giants don't want him to shop for any of their groceries.
The cirucs atmosphere needs to end quickly if Jones want to see the 'Boys playing a Super Bowl in their new stadium.
given how that wasteline has grown over the years I can't say as I blame them.
All that grocery talk of his still makes me think he tanked that Superbowl.
I love it.
Giants- 3 playoff wins since 1990.
Dallas- none since 1996.
Yeah, they won SBs but that was a while ago.
And both home for the playoffs.
From 1986 to 1995 teams from the NFC East won seven Super Bowls. It was hands down the best division in the league during that era.
Yeah, been watching football since the 70s. Thanks..
Those Eagle teams of that era were up against some great competition. I've always wondered if they would have cut into the Cowboys dynasty if Jerome Brown hadn't been killed.
as a die hard giants fan, tuna come home where you belong...
Believe in the Landry approach having rooted for the team since 1966. An ex-Giant fan I've seen teams come and go but the basic Single Wing formation would be a breath of fresh air. The offense is there and defense can be rebuilt!
Eagles problem throughout that era was consistent- terrible O-lines.
Unless they fixed that it would have never changed. So many busts at that position historically for the Eagles. Its only recently that they have had good O-lineman. When the Cowboys came along in the 90s they redefined the game with speed... the Eagles were a strong, plodding team so they didnt fit there either.
Bad timing!
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