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Mon Nov 24, 2008 6:48 pm EST

Philly, Detroit, Dallas may court Cowher, too

By Joe Zedalis

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With the Cleveland Browns struggling and the rumors that head coach Romeo Crennel will be fired at the end of the season, Bill Cowher already is on the radar screen. But blips likely will be sounding in other cities, too, according to the Sporting News.

Such as Kansas City, where coach Herm Edwards, a supposed defensive guru, gave up 54 points to a Bills team that previously couldn't find the end zone with a map, a compass and a telescope.

Or Detroit. Or even Dallas, if the Cowboys encounter difficulty when their schedule stiffens in December.

Or maybe even Philadelphia, if owner Jeffrey Lurie decides that he's seen enough from the power structure that has delivered periodic success and, currently, mediocrity.

Bottom line? With Cowher's name already being seriously linked to at least one opening, look for him to become attached to several more looming vacancies as well.

Source: The Sporting NewsNew Window

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  1. Nipple Man
    1. Posted by Nipple Man Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:30 pm EDT

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    Cowher is a good coach, but he was a product of GREAT ownership. If he had coached in any other city he would not have been around to sniff a suberbowl in 2005. If he wants to keep his status as one of the better living coaches, he needs to stay in the studio.
  2. emmit t
    2. Posted by emmit t Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:23 pm EDT

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    dallas could use a good hard nose coach but i think our owner wouldnt approve lol.but atleast i would like to think he would lol.
  3. Eagles#1fan
    3. Posted by Eagles#1fan Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:29 pm EDT

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    The eagles just need their offense to click, and defense has to "take away"
  4. LittleBlue
    4. Posted by LittleBlue Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:44 pm EDT

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    Nep, Ouh!!!!!!
  5. ME
    5. Posted by ME Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:51 pm EDT

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    Wonder how many Moses would kill with Cowhers jawbone
  6. CHEF
    6. Posted by CHEF Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:22 pm EDT

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    Come to the BEARS!!!
  7. ME
    7. Posted by ME Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:51 pm EDT

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    LOL ...Sampson...
    Exposed
  8. mondo
    8. Posted by mondo Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:48 pm EDT

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    Hey ! throw San Fran. on the list. Singletary aint going to cut it, and the ownership isn't smart enough to hire Martz.
    So ... What the hell ! throw old crow chin on their list too !
  9. todd v
    9. Posted by todd v Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:14 pm EDT

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    Bring cowher to Cleveland, Crennel is throwing quinn in, then back to anderson trying to save his job. Crennel is supposed to specialize in defense and the browns have next to the worst defense in the NFL. If Cowher goes anywhere, he'll land in Cleveland since GM savage decided to curse out a fan through email, so that will open up complete control of a team which is the only way he'll coach.
  10. Freddy Fox
    10. Posted by Freddy Fox Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:02 pm EDT

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    Cowher's going to sign with a team that'll give him total autonomy, but isn't a total crap team that he can't turn around in a year or so and become a contender with. Cleveland seems to fit both classifications. Philly is a possibility. Dallas has too strong an owner, Kansas City is a few years and draft picks away from contending (not to mention it's in Kansas City), and Detroit is a joke of a franchise so forget that. Cleveland and Philly seem to be the two most logical destinations. But we've seen NFL teams fire coaches despite having really good, playoff-bound seasons (calling Marty-ball). So this will be an unanswered question until after the season.
  11. Jamal
    11. Posted by Jamal Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:38 pm EDT

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    Let Philly grab him, we don't have a g@y relationship between a QB and WO or a team that deserves to be playing in a high school league
  12. Jamal
    12. Posted by Jamal Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:38 pm EDT

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    we have a team with a fat dude at HC, we need a real one its about time Reid was aite but hes done
  13. Jamal
    13. Posted by Jamal Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:38 pm EDT

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    we have a team with a fat dude at HC, we need a real one its about time Reid was aite but hes done
  14. Anton
    14. Posted by Anton Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:48 pm EDT

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    Anywhere but Dallas. I am a big fan of Cowher, but I doubt T.O. will like Cowher's toughness. That's why he likes Wade so much because he can be as selfish as he wants and no one says a thing. T.O. is great, but he is selfish as hell. Best bet is Philly.
  15. Jamal
    15. Posted by Jamal Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:38 pm EDT

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    we have a team with a fat dude at hc, we need a real one its about time reid was aite but hes done
  16. Armen K
    16. Posted by Armen K Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:44 pm EDT

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    there is no way Bill Cowher goes to the Cowboys, he the type of coach that likes to work with a general manager he does not need a owner as a general manager besides, Jerry Jones doesn't believe in disciplinarian coach otherwise he wouldn't have brought Wade Phillips this is what Jerry jones is looking for in a coach Jerry Jones needs a puppet and there is no way Bill Cowher in this gods green earth is that that man has accomplished way too much to go and work for Jones despite the fact the money is a factor, Cowher is not getting back to coaching unless he can find a team that allows him to have complete say in personnel it's as simple as that and there is no way Jerry jones is gonna aloow that.
  17. kobra_55
    17. Posted by kobra_55 Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:52 pm EDT

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    A Floyd Reese/Bill Cowher combo is what we need in Detroit.
  18. Big Nate Is Here
    18. Posted by Big Nate Is Here Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:34 pm EDT

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    I would like to have him coach my cowboys next year.
  19. Class 9-99
    19. Posted by Class 9-99 Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:32 pm EDT

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    Cowboys: They will win Superbowls within this next decade.
  20. CarolinaBrown
    20. Posted by CarolinaBrown Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:56 pm EDT

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    Next to Chuck Noll, Cowher's accomplishments in Pittsburgh are legendary.
    ...in Cleveland, he will become immortal.
    The Browns should pay any price and concede as much control necessary to secure his services.
    Hall of Fame Tradition + quality, disciplined players + competent, motivated coaches = NFL success.
    This year, obviously, 1 and 1/2 out of three won't cut it.
  21. Sherman24
    21. Posted by Sherman24 Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:36 pm EDT

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    CarolinaBrown. I was wondering how many Superbowls the Steelers have won under Coach Cowher?
  22. Tonia J
    22. Posted by Tonia J Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:01 pm EDT

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    NEP??????????????????????????????????????????? WHERE IN THE HELL HAVE YOU BEEN?? Good to see you hon! Cowboys dont want Cowher, not when Garrett is in the wings.
  23. Freddy Fox
    23. Posted by Freddy Fox Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:02 pm EDT

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    1stBallotHOF: How many Superbowls have Tony Dungy, John Gruden, Mike Holmgren, Mike Ditka, John Madden, etc., all won? 1, just like Cowher. Just because he's only won 1 title, it doesn't take away from his NFL success or legendary status.
  24. CarolinaBrown
    24. Posted by CarolinaBrown Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:56 pm EDT

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    If I remember correctly, he won exactly one more in 14 yrs as HC of the Steelers than Cleveland has over the last 42 years. And, um, he took them twice...Any other questions?
  25. sonomadude33
    25. Posted by sonomadude33 Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:33 pm EDT

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    he is on his way to cincinnati,he was seen at pbs on monday.

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