Dallas Cowboys Hire Bill Parcells as Sixth Coach in Franchise History

The Dallas Cowboys have secured the services of coach Bill Parcells, who has a proven track record of turning around struggling franchises. Parcells, 61, has been named the sixth coach in Cowboy history and will be introducing himself to the team and media in a news conference today. With a 138-100-1 career record, Parcells has a history of success, including two Super Bowl wins with the Giants, a Super Bowl appearance with the Patriots, and playoffs with the Jets.

Key Takeaways:

• Bill Parcells has a 138-100-1 career record, with a history of turning around struggling franchises.
• He has a 3-0 record when it comes to revitalizing teams with losing records the year prior to his hiring.
• Parcells has won two Super Bowls with the New York Giants and taken the New England Patriots to another.
• He has an 11-6 postseason record, with more postseason victories than four other NFL legends.
• Parcells will have control over his coaching staff, the 53-man roster, and will help Jerry Jones shape the scouting staff.
• He has agreed to a four-year deal worth $4.5 million per season.
• Parcells has a history of quitting jobs abruptly or turning down offers unexpectedly.
• The Cowboys fired coach Dave Campo after three consecutive 5-11 seasons, citing the need for a proven NFL coach.
• Owner Jerry Jones intends to give Parcells more authority than any coach since Jimmy Johnson.

Statistics:

• 138-100-1 - Bill Parcells' career record.
• 11-6 - Parcells' postseason record.
• 3 - Number of franchises Parcells has turned around with losing records the year prior to his hiring.
• 5-11 - The Cowboys' record in the three seasons preceding Parcells' hiring.
• 4 years - Length of Parcells' agreed-upon contract with the Cowboys.
• $4.5 million - Parcells' annual salary under the agreed-upon contract.

Sources:

• [ESPN.com]
• [The Dallas Morning News]
• [Fort Worth Star-Telegram]
• [ABC (via Roy Williams interview at the Rose Bowl)]