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| Patriots billionaire owner projects solid image of team as he relates to everyone |
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| ball games. That's his task.'' Kraft is respected by and respectful of other families that have owned teams for a long time - the Rooneys with the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Maras with the New York Giants. He also is friendly with Jerry Jones of the Dallas Cowboys. There is also a connection between the owner and the fans. When Kraft gets stuck in traffic, people notice him. ``They start honking and giving me the thumbs-up,'' Kraft said. ``They're enthused. They come with suggestions. They come over at |
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| Chiefs name Gailey offensive coordinator |
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| llent teacher. The Chiefs will be better because of Chan Gailey." The 34-year coaching veteran was last seen in the NFL as offensive coordinator for the Miami Dolphins under then head coach Dave Wannstedt. Prior to that, Gailey was head coach of the Dallas Cowboys for the 1998 and 1999 seasons, going 18-14 including an NFC East title and playoff appearance in his first campaign. Gailey also served in a variety of roles with the Denver Broncos between 1985-90, and also saw times as wide receivers coach and off |
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| Chiefs hire Gailey as coordinator for one of NFL's weakest offenses |
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -The Kansas City Chiefs hired former Dallas Cowboys head coach Chan Gailey to be the offensive coordinator on Wednesday. Gailey will try to turn around one of the NFL's weakest offenses. He replaces Mike Solari, who took the Chiefs from being one of the league's top offenses to one of the worst in two years. Kansas City ended the season with a 4-12 record and on a nine-game losing streak after scoring only 226 points. That's 70 points less than any Kansas City team has scored in 3 |
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| Bengals coach Lewis turns to old friend Zimmer for defensive help |
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CINCINNATI (AP) -One season into his first job as an NFL defensive coordinator, Mike Zimmer had a problem. His Dallas Cowboys had trouble stopping the run in 2000, so he visited some of his coaching friends to get advice. One of his stops was Baltimore, where Marvin Lewis' defense had just helped the Ravens win a Super Bowl. ``For a couple of days, we talked football,'' Zimmer said. ``Our philosophies were very similar. I learned a lot from him at that time, and we became pretty good against the run af |
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| Jason Garrett in Atlanta for second interview with Falcons |
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ATLANTA (AP) -One day after introducing their new general manager, the Atlanta Falcons got back to work trying to find a head coach Wednesday, meeting with Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Jason Garrett for the second time. Thomas Dimitroff, who was hired as GM last weekend, indicated the Falcons may have their man by the end of this week. If that's the case, Garrett and former Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Rex Ryan would appear to be at the head of the list. They are the only two candidat |
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| Dolphins name Sparano head coach |
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| , FL (Best E Casino) - The Miami Dolphins finally ended weeks of speculation and officially named Tony Sparano their new head coach. Sparano, who becomes the eighth coach in Dolphins history, had spent the past five seasons as an assistant with the Dallas Cowboys and had long been rumored as the top choice for the job. He's had a relationship with new Dolphins executive vice president of football operations Bill Parcells and new general manager Jeff Ireland with the Cowboys. "I'm looking forward to the chall |
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| Sparano hired as head coach of Miami Dolphins |
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DAVIE, Fla. (AP) -Tony Sparano is going to work for Bill Parcells again, this time as coach of the Miami Dolphins. Sparano, who had been the Dallas Cowboys' assistant head coach, accepted a job offer Wednesday from new Miami boss Parcells. They worked together with the Cowboys when Parcells was head coach in 2003-06. ``I've coached for a lot of people and worked for a lot of great coaches,'' Sparano said at a news conference. ``Coach Parcells has taught me the most and prepared me the most for this job |
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| Report: Dolphins tab Sparano for head coach |
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| Miami, FL (Best E Casino) - The Miami Dolphins have reportedly settled on Dallas Cowboys assistant coach Dave Sparano as their new head coach. Sparano has been chosen to replace Cam Cameron, according to FOXSports.com. Cameron was fired after Miami's franchise-worst 1-15 finish in 2007. New executive vice president of football operations Bill Parcells didn't look too far in his coaching search, hiring the man who called Dallas' plays under Parcells in 2006. Sparano, 46, had a more limited role this season u |
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| Tony Sparano arrives in South Florida for 2nd interview with Dolphins |
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DAVIE, Fla. (AP) -Tony Sparano arrived at the Miami Dolphins' complex Wednesday morning wearing a suit, appropriate attire for one final interview that could lead to his first NFL head coaching job. The Dallas Cowboys assistant head coach was accompanied by new Miami general manager Jeff Ireland. Dolphins owner Wayne Huizenga soon joined them, then left about an hour later. ``Stay tuned,'' Huizenga said from his car as he pulled out of the parking lot. Asked if the Dolphins had reached an agreement wit |
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| Sparano arrives in South Florida for 2nd interview with Dolphins |
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DAVIE, Fla. (AP) -Miami Dolphins owner Wayne Huizenga treated Dallas Cowboys assistant head coach Tony Sparano to a plane flight and dinner. A job offer could be next. The front-runner to become the Dolphins' head coach, Sparano arrived Tuesday in Fort Lauderdale aboard a jet owned by Huizenga for a second interview with the team's new regime. Sparano was accompanied on the flight from Dallas by new general manager Jeff Ireland. They then had dinner with Huizenga. Further talks with Huizenga and new |
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