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)]