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DEL.ICIO.USParcells stays nowhere long
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Terence Moore
If not the vagabond Bill Parcells in the role of guru for the Falcons, then who?
That’s the problem.
Guess Parcells is better than the alternative, whatever that is.
Even so, when it comes to flimsy commitments in sports, Parcells isn’t Bobby Petrino (nobody is that bad), but …
Parcells never has had an NFL job in which he hasn’t left or tried to leave within four years. And guess what? As the guy in charge of a Falcons franchise that needs absolutely everything, it’ll take at least four years to build just part of the foundation.
Remember, too, that Parcells once agreed to become the Falcons’ master architect in the past — in 1987. That was when he began his new-Petrino routine as an NFL head coach after he threatened to bolt the New York Giants after leading them to a Super Bowl victory. Parcells didn’t join the Falcons, only because the Giants wouldn’t let him out of his contract.
After the 1990 season, Parcells led the Giants to another world championship, and then he retired for health reasons. Even so, he resurfaced in 1992 to take the coaching job of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Then he changed his mind at the last minute, with former Buccaneers owner Hugh Culverhouse saying famously that he felt like a “jilted” lover.
Years later, before new Tampa Bay ownership hired Tony Dungy, Parcells changed his mind again after accepting the Buccaneers’ job.
There also was the time when Parcells began negotiating to join the New York Jets as coach soon after he led the New England Patriots to the Super Bowl. With the Jets, he eventually retired a second time as an NFL head coach, but he resurfaced in 2003 with the Dallas Cowboys.
Before Parcells retired a third time earlier this year, and while still officially with the Cowboys, there was word that he was trying to become general manager of the New York Giants.
Parcells denied it, but Petrino also denied a lot of things.
We won’t even discuss in this space the ugly Clash of The Mighty Egos, when you just think about Parcells working for Falcons owner Arthur Blank. According to the agent of former Falcons coach Petrino, Blank was so controlling that he even complained “strongly” to Petrino about the wording in one of Petrino’s pre-game prayers.
Parcells doesn’t take too kindly to orders from people. Which brings us to a Parcells regime with Blank and the Falcons.
If it happens, don’t blink, because you might miss it.
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By Orlando Rivera
December 19, 2007 12:09 PM | Link to this
If he and Jerry Jones (the original micro-manager) can co-exist long enough to make Dallas a superpower again, I think he can manage to work with Blank who is desperate to rebuild this team.
Eat a phat one straight up Moore.
By Falcon Phil
December 19, 2007 12:12 PM | Link to this
How predictable can you be, Terrence? I knew you were writing this column before the news of Parcells imminent hiring finished flashing on the bottom of the TV ticker.
I bet you are a joy at home with your wife and kids. I bet you really encourage everyone you meet and cross paths with.
Have a great, happy Day, Terrence! :)
By Tommy Maddox
December 19, 2007 12:16 PM | Link to this
Poo poo blah blah.
Heads are gonna roll.
Finally, a good choice from Mr. Blank!!
By deadbird
December 19, 2007 12:16 PM | Link to this
In each of those instances he left the organization in better shape than when he arrived. If he is here only 2 years and points this sinking ship toward the shore, then its worth every penny. There are maybe 2 other people in the industry I would trust to take this role, and Parcells is head of that list regardless of the risks. This job isn’t the most sought after in the league afterall.
By graham
December 19, 2007 12:20 PM | Link to this
Slight correction. Phone bills indicated that Parcells was negotating with the Jets prior to the Superbowl with the Patriots. Think he had his mind on preparing the players for the game? That is why New England fans deeply dislike him.
By Eric
December 19, 2007 12:21 PM | Link to this
THIS IS TERRACE MOORE’S WAY OF SAYING GOOD MOVE BY THE FALCONS, HE’S JUST A COMPLETE A-HOLE!!!
By Bo
December 19, 2007 12:23 PM | Link to this
TM, just give it a chance. Anything is better than what we had. Good luck Parsells and WIN< WIN< WIN>
By bumble bee balls
December 19, 2007 12:26 PM | Link to this
Good article.
By mark
December 19, 2007 12:28 PM | Link to this
in this position he really will be the big tuna. not a head coach. he is agood talent evaluator. we need a personality such as parcell. please sign up bill. go falcons
By mark
December 19, 2007 12:28 PM | Link to this
in this position he really will be the big tuna. not a head coach. he is agood talent evaluator. we need a personality such as parcell. please sign up bill. go falcons
By Christine Blackley
December 19, 2007 12:29 PM | Link to this
Terrence: Is this story as accurate as the one you made up and spread all over the AJC and ESPN that Atlanta/Falcon fans were split 50/50 over the Michael Vick issue? That story did more to harm our image with the rest of America than almost the dogfighting itself. This one Might be accurate… but it pays for readers to ALWAYS check your facts.
By Gene
December 19, 2007 12:33 PM | Link to this
I think Bill Parcells left Dallas because Jerry Jones rammed the insane troublemaker, TO, down Parcell’s throat. I doubt if Parcells liked TO sleeping through meetings or missing them altogether. And, I don’t think he will tolerate the “five gangstas” performing on the sideline for national TV. He is a proven winner. It will take someone like him to turn the Falcons around.
By ebdawg
December 19, 2007 12:35 PM | Link to this
Kill joy !!! As usual Moore is Less.
By Robert P. Trino
December 19, 2007 12:38 PM | Link to this
Parcells is a vagabond retread who got ran out of Dallas. What a disappointment. His hire means the Falcons tread water in the shallow end for the foreseeable future.
By Darnell V. Reyes
December 19, 2007 12:41 PM | Link to this
Too bad Teri Moore isn’t a vagabond. Can’t seem to get the worthless sack of soil to leave.
By Chris
December 19, 2007 12:42 PM | Link to this
Another pointless colum my mrs morre, terrance, we all know that they only way you are going to write a story that doesnt downplay the falcons, is if they hire a black man! The hawks have a black coach, and they lose every year even though they have the talent to win. how about criticizing him. he’s a terrible coach!!!!!!!!!!
By Chris
December 19, 2007 12:42 PM | Link to this
Another pointless colum my mrs morre, terrance, we all know that they only way you are going to write a story that doesnt downplay the falcons, is if they hire a black man! The hawks have a black coach, and they lose every year even though they have the talent to win. how about criticizing him. he’s a terrible coach!!!!!!!!!!
By Chris
December 19, 2007 12:42 PM | Link to this
Another pointless colum my mrs morre, terrance, we all know that they only way you are going to write a story that doesnt downplay the falcons, is if they hire a black man! The hawks have a black coach, and they lose every year even though they have the talent to win. how about criticizing him. he’s a terrible coach!!!!!!!!!!
By Dawg4Life
December 19, 2007 12:44 PM | Link to this
Once again, Mr. Negative Moore. Do you ever wake up on the RIGHT side of the bed? Anyways, this team needs some serious a$$ kickers to get this thing turned around. The next hire needs to be Mike Singletary so he can clothesline the crap out of MeAngelo when does stupid stuff on the field. I think Parcells would be a great fit for an organization that has done a 180 over the last 2 years. Bring on Mike next Arthur.
By GT Guy
December 19, 2007 12:45 PM | Link to this
Good role for Parcells. Great move by Arthur Blank. Rich McKay has made to bad coaching selections and doesn’t understand that character matters in coaching as it does in life.
The future for the Falcons just got brighter.
By Gmoney
December 19, 2007 12:45 PM | Link to this
Terence, why do you always have to be so negative? I agree with almost everything you said above, except don’t hope for much. How did Parcells do turning around the Giants, Pats and Ny Jets? Give him a shot to turn around the Falcons. Would you rather them just let Rich McKay further eff up the franchise? He hired Petrino, good bye Rich, thanks for the memories. Good luck working for some dump team down the road.
By objective fan of another team
December 19, 2007 12:47 PM | Link to this
Say what you want falcon fans, but Mr. Moore is exactly right. Parcells is the NFL’s version of Petrino (it is well documented). As a fan of another team in your division, I’m hoping you guys give him everything he asks for. He has made a career of preying on desperate teams in dire need of a “splash” move for their franchise. Because he had the genius label given to him at some point, he always seems to be that “splash” name that surfaces. He has then handled his pursuits with his ego front and center. Do you have any clue how many good men have been taken by this guy - from owners he backed out on to incumbent coaches of teams which he has had his agents call to tell them Parcells is interested costing good men their jobs, only to then back out (i.e. Tony Dungy, which Mr. Moore failed to mention). He has never won a playoff game w/o Belichick on his staff I believe and hasn’t won one since 1998 period. He has never been in a non-coaching role only, so who knows what he is in this capacity. Bottom line, be careful what you wish for, and wishing for a non-committed man who puts his ego above all else is asking for trouble. Just look at his track record, you know, what your team didn’t do in hiring Petrino, and now you’re about to make the same mistake? That is true desperation for you. Don’t kill Mr. Moore for stating what any reasonable person, not blinded out of desperation is thinking. I feel bad for your owner. He’s a good man, but he is not thinking clearly. Now, the national media will hail this as a win for the falcons, only because they are so brain washed with this genius crap because he is damn interesting to listen to and thus a gold mine for media types. The media love him as he fits their agenda. Don’t fall for this as a desperate fan. Think for yourself and you’ll see you are getting ready to be taken by a man who gets his kicks from taking lots of money from desperate teams, only to lose interest in short order - that is if he doesn’t back out of the deal first. Looks like the falcon’s are going to be his next sucker. Long live the Tuna – just keep him away from my team!!!!!
By John Moxie
December 19, 2007 12:48 PM | Link to this
Thank you, Terrence, for your terrific insight. I guess Blank should just sit back, feel sorry for himself and do nothing?? Keep up the good work, buddy.
By WAR EAGLE
December 19, 2007 12:49 PM | Link to this
Terrence-shut up you racist african! jsut because it is not a brotha does nto mean he can do the job-remember-it was a brotha and his posse that screwed up the falcons in the first place. oh yeah black QB black QB that is what it should be. Why don’t you jsut draft the entire grambling football team. new flash-only 1 black QB won a superbowl. Get over yourself you Jesse jackson puppet!
By TD
December 19, 2007 12:49 PM | Link to this
The Cowboys just had 11 players make the Pro Bowl. How many did the Falcons have?
By JustAnotherGuy
December 19, 2007 12:50 PM | Link to this
Hmmm.
Anyone can put together a list of reasons why any candidate for any position is the wrong choice.
Who would be better than Parcells?
C’Mon TM, bring it on.
I wish I could make money writing negative junk like this.
By tripp
December 19, 2007 12:51 PM | Link to this
moore-on i hate your guts please leave atlanta or quit your job, i hate having to skip over your column every time you think you know something, you always get your facts wrong and you are always an idiot, you hate atlanta, you hate sports, you really hate georgia sports, please please move
By me
December 19, 2007 12:52 PM | Link to this
I want to see Parcells’ name on the contract. He told the Bucs twice he coming, and then changed his mind.
The first thing Parcells will do is go back to the old helmet and uniforms.
By paul
December 19, 2007 12:54 PM | Link to this
where did the ajc find u at i see your only chance at getting with espn was a bust when they was using u on the vick case and sound like a damn fool on national t.v.
By paul
December 19, 2007 12:54 PM | Link to this
where did the ajc find u at i see your only chance at getting with espn was a bust when they was using u on the vick case and u sound like a damn fool on national t.v.
By George Gipp
December 19, 2007 12:54 PM | Link to this
Bill Parcells is the best football mind in the NFL. If we only have Bill 4 years, we will be better off than if we had never had him before. Any amount of years we get with Parcells with make a positive impact on the future of the Falcons. I applaud the bold move Mr. Blank!
By MoTeaSuh
December 19, 2007 12:55 PM | Link to this
This Uncle Tom doesn’t want to see this franchise go anywhere. The Falcons can do nothing right in T.Moore’s eyes. Why don’t you tell us who you thinks the best person for this job? Oh you can’t, cause you don’t know either. This guy just keep the propaganda rolling.
Oh yeah Terrence have you listened to Petrino speak. He needed help
By Mike
December 19, 2007 12:56 PM | Link to this
One difference this time that might make this situation different…Parcells is not coaching. This is a new challenge. One thing taht disappointing…Blank seems to get crucfied no matter what he does. If he doesn’t make this move people would be critizing him for not going after Parcells. The Giants, Pats, Jets, and Cowboys were all sorry before he got there and look at the result. I like it!
By Mike
December 19, 2007 12:56 PM | Link to this
I can’t remember a single instance where Parcells didn’t leave the team he was coaching in better shape than before he got there. Two of the four teams he was involved in went to the Super Bowl, the Jets made it to the AFC Championship a couple of years after a 1-15 season and the Cowboys, which he primarily built, are poised to go to the Super Bowl again. I’ll guarantee this, the Falcons will have back-to-back winning seasons under Parcells, which they never had before. Probably 2009 and 2010..
By Hey, think about it
December 19, 2007 12:56 PM | Link to this
So what if Parcells leaves in four years. He’s coming in to build an organization (GM and head coach). If he does it well, the Falcons will be in great shape if he hangs it up again at age 70. For Pete’s sake, bring him on!
By Bill
December 19, 2007 12:58 PM | Link to this
Terence, who cares about 4 years from now? Have you seen the joke this team is? They way they represent our city?
Here is the pecking order:
HIRE PARCELLS
By robo
December 19, 2007 12:59 PM | Link to this
Three or four years with Parcell is ten-fold better than anything else the Falcons have produced or wish they could with other treads. He has a proven track record (how many rings does he have Moore-I would say more than any other person here). Moore I think you are trying to convince yourself that you are a legend in your own negative mind, but thanks for the column cause it makes me laugh to read all the stuff in response to your words. And if Parcells cant get it done, than this Franchise is truly jinxed.
By Naydean-NY
December 19, 2007 12:59 PM | Link to this
Something has to give so please give Bill Parcells a chance. The Falcons at this point require strong leadership and Parcells has the the respect of just about everyone in the NFL except T.O. which doesn’t matter. I think this is a positive change and Arthur Blank needs all the support at this horrid time. Falcon’s fan this maybe the light at the end of 2007 dark road.
By Rex
December 19, 2007 1:00 PM | Link to this
Terrance Moore is just upset because the Falcons aren’t hiring a black person.
By Robert
December 19, 2007 1:00 PM | Link to this
We can always depend on you Terence for a contrarian view.
By jay
December 19, 2007 1:01 PM | Link to this
TERRENCE - can you please for once write an article that outlines your plan of action for the Falcons if you were in charge instead of just bashing anything that happens - why cant you take your self proclaimed know-it-all-about-everything-about-all-sports-including-football attitude and write YOUR plan of who you would hire for GM, for coach, and what player changes you would make —specifics—-not concepts
By MoTeaSuh
December 19, 2007 1:02 PM | Link to this
It’s apparant some AJC reader are SLOW
Anyone that calls T.Moore a racist is dumb as a bag of rocks. Blacks can’t stand him. So if blacks don’t like him, nor do whites. So how would that make him a racist. I may be a racist, but T.Moore is just a plain old idiot. You all must hang out together.
By Mr T
December 19, 2007 1:03 PM | Link to this
Terrance I think you have the easiest job in America! Play the devil’s advocate in every column, look up 4 or 5 facts about Bill Parcells on Wikpedia, and write at about a 6th grade level. Lucky man!
By Mr T
December 19, 2007 1:03 PM | Link to this
Terrance I think you have the easiest job in America! Play the devil’s advocate in every column, look up 4 or 5 facts about Bill Parcells on Wikpedia, and write at about a 6th grade level. Lucky man!
By JC
December 19, 2007 1:04 PM | Link to this
If Terence Moore dislikes this decision, that means it’s probably the best thing the Falcons could do.
By Jameyan
December 19, 2007 1:06 PM | Link to this
All I have to say is Bill Parcells is one of the greatest if not the greatest draft talent evaluator in history. Look at the Dallas Cowboys starters and look at who and where he drafted them at. Marion Barber - 4th Round (Pro Bowler) Jason Witten- 2nd Round (Pro Bowler) Tony Romo- Undrafted (Pro Bowler) DeMarcus Ware- 11th overall pick (Pro Bowler)look who was drafted ahead of him. Alex Smith,Pacman Jones,Troy Williamson, Antrel Rolle, Cedric Benson,MIKE WILLIAMS,Carlos Rodgers, Ronnie Brown, and Cadillac Williams.The only person who made it to the pro bowl in the top 10 was Braylon Edwards. So the guy knows his talent. The Falcons have struck out in the draft and it has haunted them. You must win through the draft and parcells is the master at that.
Terance Moore is a HATER
By fatz
December 19, 2007 1:06 PM | Link to this
Terence, your argument is a non-starter. the tuna is already 65. of course he’s not going to stay for more than 4 or 5 years. but at least he can do the dirty work that needs to be done RIGHT NOW. there will be a sense of urgency. he wants to leave his NFL legacy on the highest note possible.
By TROTTINGHOMETUDD
December 19, 2007 1:07 PM | Link to this
Hello Uncle Tom (terence) Moore. still a boot licker with no writing imagination.
Take for instance the fact that Rich Mccay is gone. Rich dispises Parcells because he don’t like to get popped in the fanny with a wet towel.
You just completely ignored that aspect of the article. Another joke is all this is.
terence must press his boss’s socks too.
By billy g
December 19, 2007 1:10 PM | Link to this
Does it really matter how long Parcells stays?
All we need is for a football man to set this franchise back on course. If we can get Parcells to stay for four years, Blank will finally have the platform to run a successful franchise.
Hire him.
By JSS
December 19, 2007 1:12 PM | Link to this
TM, I have no problem if Parcells only stays 4 years as long as he builds a winning organization, creates a nucleus of classy, hard-hitting, does their “talking” with their positive actions on the field rather than their mouths on or off the field. Any great leader grooms others to become his successor so he can walk away whenever it warrants and Parcell has been great at that. Four years should be about right to establish a consistent winner with class as long as that classless Blank keeps his nose out of it.
I can’t believe how so many people seem to buy into Blank being a classy owner. How many of you knew him when he was just starting out at HD and was poor? Money does not make someone classy. Look how far he has brought the Falcon organization down since he took over its stewardship. He has created nothing but embarrasment to this community with his leadership. Even the HD board and shareholders made him stepdown as CEO - ever wonder why? Get a clue folks, Blank is nothing but a rich slimeball. He ain’t Bernie Marcus!
To me, this is the only good choice he has made since he bought the Falcons. I hope I never have to hear him speak at another football related Falcon’s press conference. He needs to stay off the sidelines and out of the picture.
By Headhunter
December 19, 2007 1:12 PM | Link to this
Let me guess,Terrence? You and Schulz flipped a coin and you lost so you are the one who has to come up with an argument against Parcells? After all the man has produced winners wherever he has been.
Not even you are stupid enough to think this is a bad move.
By Filbert
December 19, 2007 1:12 PM | Link to this
Well, well, well. It only took 37 posts before someone trotted out (and rather vehemently I might add) the good old race card. Howver, since this is Atlanta, is seems quite appropos to throw it into the Falcon’s mix since it also pops up everywhere else (take Grady Hospital as an example). You know what, this city is infested with racists, both black and white. Racism pervades just about every atom of daily life in Atlanta, so why should the Falcons be so different. But I digress, so back to the Falcons. Look, given the mess they are in, no respectable coach is going to risk his reputation (and future net worth) stepping into this mess. Given the egos of Blanl, Hall, Crumpler, White, et al., I think you need someone with Parcell’s ego to fit in. Who wins at the end of the day? Time will tell. Bottom line is he is NOT being hired as the coach, but merely to run the franchise in the front office and make the kind of decisions McKay could not. I would love to see Parcells talk Cowher into changing his mind. At least with the probably hiring of Parcells it appears like Blank is sending a message that he is serious about doing something about these bunch of whiny, crybaby, misfit losers. There is some decent talent on the Falcons, but their recent draft picks have suked, their trades stank as well, so why not bring in someone with a nose for talent. Plug in 5 or 6 bodies into the team and who knows, next season might not only be enjoyable, but also a winning one.
By Sharell
December 19, 2007 1:14 PM | Link to this
**Moore can you just stop and breath.Can you at least wait a year and see what happens. I understand your job as a columnist is to analyze and give opinions but at least wait until the press conference to give your opinion. Please give Blank some credit. He made a huge decision in offering Parcell the position and getting rid of McKay as GM. I do believe that he has come to the conclusion that he needs to make changes as well”
By S. Marbury
December 19, 2007 1:15 PM | Link to this
I think the Falcons should hire Isiah Thomas as GM and head coach.
By S. Marbury
December 19, 2007 1:15 PM | Link to this
I think the Falcons should hire Isiah Thomas as GM and head coach.
By James
December 19, 2007 1:17 PM | Link to this
I cant understand something. If everybody can always predict what Terence is going to say,or think that he is a total idiot because you dont aggee with him.Why do you keep reading his column? If you cant understand why the AJC
By JimD
December 19, 2007 1:18 PM | Link to this
What I am hoping will happen is that Parcells will bring in an older established coach - say, like Chan Gailey - and that both of them will spend the next three or four years grooming their heirs apparent. That way, we get the double benefit of some wiser established leadership on the front end and continuity on the back end.
By Shamus Thacker
December 19, 2007 1:27 PM | Link to this
Moore, I wish we could blink and miss YOU… You sir, are the prophet of doom.
From this point forward, I shall refer to you only as “The Prophet.”
By jerry
December 19, 2007 1:28 PM | Link to this
What ever they do please get rid of those ugly a$$ eyesore uniforms.
By Jammer
December 19, 2007 1:31 PM | Link to this
I’d love to say that I hadn’t thought the same thing about Parcells and his emplyment history, but I do think if he is hired, 3 years at most. However, it can’t be any worse than what we’ve had to deal with in the McKay regime.
By SCBird
December 19, 2007 1:32 PM | Link to this
Terrance, the question is, does he need to stay long? No doubt, Blank needs someone with proven experience to help him rebuild and hire a good GM and Head Coach. But once that is done, will Parcells even need to stay around?
By Cooper
December 19, 2007 1:33 PM | Link to this
Good points Terrance…this guy has an employment record like Pig Sooey
By T-BONE
December 19, 2007 1:34 PM | Link to this
MISS MOORE GO TO ESPN YOU SUCK UP TO THEM ALL THE TIME GOOOOOO NORTH
By fatz
December 19, 2007 1:34 PM | Link to this
i agree with sharell- good post. we’d all be screaming if Arthur put in some numbnut we’d never heard of as GM, so at least he’s moved quickly- admitted that mckay didn’t get it done, and brought in a guy who won’t have any problem standing up to him and telling him to get out of the way. that took guts, and in some way its the same thing jerry jones did a few years ago when he realized he had screwed everything up too. Parcells has a big ego- but it has nothing to do with us or the press liking him- it has to do with him DOING what he thinks needs to be done. and if Arthur wants to make it better, he won’t cut a T.O. deal behind Parcells back. just let him do it.
By Craig
December 19, 2007 1:37 PM | Link to this
Do we really want him to stay? All we need is his ability to build a team. As long as he is successful at hiring a good coach and staff and builds up a reputable team that’s all we need. If he cannot get the foundation going in 4 years, then it’s time to move on. After all, McKay has done what to the Falcons in how many years that he’s been here?
By GeorgiaYankeesFan
December 19, 2007 1:38 PM | Link to this
T Moore - Dude 99% of the sportsworld is lauding this move. Parcells is a Hall of Fame coach with 2 Super Bowl rings. If Romo didn’t fumble that hold last yr the Cowboys probably would have been playing for another Super Bowl. Four years of Parcells is better than the last 4 years of McKayville. Parcells is a winner, he knows talent, Romo is on the Cowboys because of Tuna. This is a completely new role for Parcells. He now gets to be the chef, buy the ingredients and bake the cake his way. He is looking to build a legacy. And he will have all of Blank’s money and toys to play with along with ZERO hassle. I noticed you didn’t answer your question at the beginning of the article - who then? to do this job. Who on the planet could come in here and overhaul this team? Terrence I will gladly take 4 yrs of what the Cowboys had along with this year’s success. Something tells me you and the other so called sportswriters are upset that your sources in Falcons land are about to dry up. I can’t wait for Bill to tee off on Terrence and the rest of the AJC so-called sports dept at his press conferences, should be fun!
By Rick & Jon luvs Cecil
December 19, 2007 1:45 PM | Link to this
We think Moore’s article was in need of more manmeat!
By Shamus Thacker
December 19, 2007 1:45 PM | Link to this
James, folks read columns for reasons all their own. I’m stimulated by profound idiocy.
No matter how many idiotic blunders I initiate during the day, I can ALWAYS count ONE, LONE, IDIOTIC, presense, to prove just how smart I really am! Terence is my personal idiocy therapist. He delivers idiocy in a firm, direct, and wholesomely idiotic manner.
As an example; before reading this column I felt like Gomer Pyle, now I feel like f’n Plato…
By Mike B
December 19, 2007 1:46 PM | Link to this
If not Parcells then who Terrance? Who do you recomend come in and revamp the Falcons front office, improve their drafts and tame or release those insubordinate hoodlums that are more loyal to a convicted felon than to their team………
Want to talk about Parcells looking at the NYJ job before it was appropriate? What about Meangelo Hall, Joe horn and others who put more thought into their Mike Vick tribute than they did in preparing for the game………
With the exception of the the ever classy Warrick Dunne, Joey Harrington (For the way he kept the focus on winning and not on his situation with being the No. 1,2, or 3 QB), Jarius Norwood, and some of the older long time Falcons, the rest of the team needs a total attitude adjustment. Parcells can cut through the BS, regardless of how long a player has been in the league, how he performs, the color of his skin…….. No matter how you measure, he is the right guy to clean up this mess that Mike Vick dumped on Atlanta (and those idiots who supported him on MNF…Fines should have been stiffer…That will teach them where their priorities need to be.)
One More Thing……. with all Arthur Blank’s resources I find it hard to beleive that he had no idea about Vick’s dog fighting prediliction….
By Dom
December 19, 2007 1:48 PM | Link to this
Whoever is taking this personally, please stop, it’s TM’s job to get people talking, a column is an OPINION-BASED piece of writing, TM has his opinions, and you have your own, I don’t agree with a lot of what he says, but he gets people’s blood boiling, signalling that he’s a great writer, TM keep going bud, you’re awsome, although I don’t agree with you in this column, I think Parcell’s “old-school” style is just what’s needed in the A
By Blaze
December 19, 2007 1:49 PM | Link to this
MOORE HATING AGAIN!!! I’m not surprised….I don’t see how you still have a job working for the AJC
Nice job Blank. The Falcons are in desperate need of a facelift. Bill Parcells will do the job that McKay failed to do. 1 phase down, 4 to go (hire a GM, Coach, free-agency & draft)!!! We’ll be doin the dirty bird again before you know it.
By Andrew Harris
December 19, 2007 1:50 PM | Link to this
I am surprised that you didn’t mention that he wasn’t Black…deep down, that’s why your angry.
By fatz
December 19, 2007 1:51 PM | Link to this
understand something. this is really all about Mr. Blank. this is a big deal. this is like an alkie finally admitting he’s got a problem and walking into the AA meeting. this is serious intervention- going out and hiring the one type of guy who you know will tell you to go BLANK (whoops, pardon the pun) yourself if you get in the guy’s way. who you know will absolutely NOT be a yes man- when you probably have had plenty of yes men around you for years…. good show, Arthur. i hope you land him.
By big tone
December 19, 2007 1:54 PM | Link to this
This is an excellent hire,if he choses to accept the position.It brings instant credibility to our franchise.
By johnnyboy
December 19, 2007 1:54 PM | Link to this
Mr Moore, Have you ever thought about writing some positive articles or do you just hate your job that bad?
By Capt
December 19, 2007 1:55 PM | Link to this
Hey Terrrrrreeeeennnnncccceeeee, I wrote it that way because you are obviously really stuck on yourself. Have you ever had one, just one, positive thought in your life. Come on…give us just one. Is your entire career composed of slamming everyone and everything in your small little world. You and that paper that likes to say it is world class are just alike….you are both world class allright…third world.
By Najeh Davenpoop
December 19, 2007 1:55 PM | Link to this
The point about Parcells not staying in places long is a good one. Yeah, he probably won’t hang around long enough to bring a Super Bowl to Atlanta. But do you see where the Falcons are now? I guarantee you that by the time he leaves in 3-4 years the Falcons will be in better shape than they are now. And it won’t be because one player masks the flaws of the rest of the team, like it was the last five years. No, Parcells has a track record of building good teams from top to bottom.
By John Lovelace
December 19, 2007 1:58 PM | Link to this
Even if he does’nt stay long I am sure that he will come in, Kick a** and take names and clean the house (Long over due!) He is not going to build this team with the present players (not all of them), some will be packing their bags. He may not have stayed long with other teams, but he stayed long enough to make them Super Bowl champions, play-off contenders and respectable human beings. I say this will happen, but the only way it can is for him (Bill Parcells) to do whatever it is that he has in mind and don’t worry about what the so called fans or people of Atlanta think about it (that was Arthur Blanks hang up) They will still buy tickets. Anything will beat what we have right now! All we have is a bunch of losers with no class or respectability. Thats sad!
By Safeman
December 19, 2007 1:58 PM | Link to this
Hey Moore can you ever be up beat or just satisfied? Why are you ALL THE TIME so negative? I guess if Authur Blank ran everything by you things would be straighten out. “Whatever” You and other media types such as yourself have egos so large they would be in comparison to any NFL player or coach. How about for once in your professional history have either good and positive things to say or just “ZIP IT”.
By Sam
December 19, 2007 1:58 PM | Link to this
I rarely read Moore’s columns as they’re predictable and racist. If it ain’t black it ain’t worthy. Yawwwn. But I stumbled on this garbage today and find his writing true to form. Terry - you’re not relevant.
By Big T
December 19, 2007 2:01 PM | Link to this
Moore do you hate atlanta? everything you write is always negative about atlanta sports. Why write for the Atlanta Paper when you always say it’s a bad move.
By DR
December 19, 2007 2:03 PM | Link to this
Hey Terrence,
It is always easy to pick anything apart. What are your alternative suggestions?
Don’t say Singletary and make me puke!
4 years under Parcels leadership would be more than enough for this team to get character and an attitude.
Make some recommendations, let us see who your choices are.
By Great Falconi
December 19, 2007 2:07 PM | Link to this
I’d much rather see Parcells as a GM/football operations guy than as a coach. As long as he can get a coach who shares his vision for the team, it should work out well. After all, Parcells knows that you build teams with good line play. The Falcons desperately need that, so expect line play to improve quickly.
By ATG
December 19, 2007 2:08 PM | Link to this
why is T. Moore still employed by the AJC…
By MT 101
December 19, 2007 2:12 PM | Link to this
Leadership starts at the top. Author Blank is sticking with us,and this life long fan is behind him. My recommendation is start drafting hardworking,coachable players who do their talking on the football field instead of gangsta’s and thugs who just want to run their mouths about how great they are but can produce. This will turn an organization around and I think whether he stays a little while or a long while Bill Parcells and Mike Singletary are the men for the jobs, to discipline the all talking and no doing idiots on the field. Robert Kraft once stated if all he can get is thugs and thieves for his program, he dont need to be in this business.
By Brownthrasher
December 19, 2007 2:12 PM | Link to this
I wish ESPN would hire you Terrence so you can get the heck out of dodge. You just dont get it. Why are you even in Atlanta. Go back to wherever you come from.
By Falcons Fan
December 19, 2007 2:17 PM | Link to this
Parcells would be a turning point for the hapless Falcons. They would finally get a football mind in the orginization, get rid of McKay, and have someone who could hire the right coach, and make the right draft picks.
Who do you suggest Terrance?
Probably Dan Reeves. What a joke he would be. Notice no one has him in any important position in the NFL since he quit on the Falcons and left.
The only people that ever come in blogs suggesting Dan Reeves are his friggin family.
You should have left and gone to Arkansas with Petrino, Terri. You seem to like to call hogs.
Go Falcons
By Jibade luvs Cecil's lotion
December 19, 2007 2:17 PM | Link to this
Rub the lotion on me Cecil!!!
By J.Tank
December 19, 2007 2:19 PM | Link to this
I’m not sure that I have liked anything you’ve ever said or written. I really don’t know why I even bother to click on the link. I guess I just enjoy the entertainment of seeing how jumbled the wires in you’re head are.
By byoungjr
December 19, 2007 2:28 PM | Link to this
Blank is a businessman. True businessmen don’t let their ego’s get in the way of them handling buisness.
Parcells is the best thing that could happen for this team.
By Justin
December 19, 2007 2:30 PM | Link to this
I’m sure by now most of you realize that Terrence Moore only prints the trash he prints because he knows he’s going to get an arousal from the fans. This fool never had one nice thing to say about the Falcons organization. You all can do one of two things. If everyone is so sick of his blogs then write the newspaper and complain, or just stop writing on his blogs. If the blogs go ignored that will speak way more volume than dogging him on the here. He’s has proven that he is mis-informed about most sports entirely. He’s someone who couldn’t cut it as an Athelete and he’s bitter about it!
By Snook
December 19, 2007 2:31 PM | Link to this
Hate to break it to you folks, but Parcells isn’t coming here. You read it here first.
By TROTTINGHOMETUDD
December 19, 2007 2:32 PM | Link to this
FILBERT,
NOTHING RACIST ABOUT BEING A BOOT LICKER. AFRICAN AMERICAN BOOT LICKERS JUST HAPPEN TO BE CALLED UNCLE TOM’S.
WHITE BOOT LICKERS ARE JUST PLAIN… ‘OLE WHITEY THE AZZ KISSER.’ LIKE JEFF SCHULTZ.
By Filbert
December 19, 2007 2:33 PM | Link to this
Hey, hey, hey. Why not hire Dennis Rodman as the new coach. He couldn’t make it any more of a zoo than it already is…
By GoFailcons
December 19, 2007 2:37 PM | Link to this
Parcells and Blank don’t need to get along. King Arthur should hand him the reins and get off the wagon.
By John Lovelace
December 19, 2007 2:40 PM | Link to this
For the Falcons Fan: Evidently you are not a football fan. You don’t evn know that Dan Reeves did not quit! He took them to the Super-Bowl and after that the thugs took over and ran the team into the ground, but Blank had to please the people of Atlanta and the so called fans, so when he could”nt produce a Super-Bowl team every year, he fired Dan Reeves. Get your sh** straight before you start running your mouth. You sound like MEANGELO!
By stendec
December 19, 2007 2:43 PM | Link to this
Hi Bird Babe. May be in minority but do not think Tuna is answer. Never have been personally impressed with guy. Does not come across as hard iron glove discipline master these quitters require. Do not think I am wrong. Parcells seems to be foot shuffler. Hard to explain. Much like Putridwino except not to THAT extreme. MAKE SENSE? Oh well. Not a positive Tuna vote here. Sorry!
By Southern Born
December 19, 2007 2:46 PM | Link to this
“What’s that?”
“Some cereal; s’posed to be good for you.”
“You gonna try it?”
“I’m not gonna try it, YOU try it!”
“I know, let’s get Mikey!”
“He won’t eat it; he hates everything!”
Even Mikey wound up liking something…
By George P. Burdell
December 19, 2007 2:46 PM | Link to this
Hear me out, if you have the attention span. My choice for Falcons’ GM:
BILL CURRY
He has a superb work eithic and commitment to excellence, and, because of his deep religious faith, is deferential to authority. So, he would get along with the Moose-faced Mogul, while building a team.
And he could hire Chan Gailey as coach.
By Patrick
December 19, 2007 2:48 PM | Link to this
I guess you’re just the designated guy to always write something negative. I would think you guys would draw straws. Boy, you’re just a ray of sunshine, ain’t ya?
By bubba
December 19, 2007 2:54 PM | Link to this
Man they said you were a gay n****. I see why now.
By J.Rich
December 19, 2007 2:55 PM | Link to this
Why on earth would you hire a columnist from Ohio at cover sports in Atlanta? This Terrance Moore guy is awful, horrindus, ignorant, jealous, witless, simple-minded, dull, lame, shallow, superficial, inexperienced, unwitting, unintelligent, obtuse, dense, stupid, misguided, simpleton, nincompoop, booby, foolish, silly, nitwit, dunce, oaf, dolt, buffoon, and so many other things that time wont permit me to mention it. Terrance you’re the worst journalist EVER. Damn you suck. The problem with you dude is you need to get some pu$$y, you’re all backed up, hurry up and get that load off. You loser.
By falcon 1
December 19, 2007 2:56 PM | Link to this
I wish the AJC would put a good columnist in T. Moore’s place. I just wasted 3 minutes of my life reading this garbage. I miss Lewis Grizzard.
By TheBoy
December 19, 2007 2:57 PM | Link to this
Wow! It amazes me that some people can use the term idiot and criticize a person’s writing when they write worse than a third grader. At least Terrance’s keyboard has a shift key and some punctuation keys and he knows how, when and where to use them! (Are you reading, tripp and others?)
Parcells sounds like a good quick-fix to me. Can’t be any worse off than now, welllll, maybe. 0-14 is worse than 3-11 so I’ll go for can’t be much worse off.
By Dumbing Down
December 19, 2007 3:00 PM | Link to this
Maybe he’ll get rid of the “Thug Life Culture” that still exists on the team, starting with MeAngelo Hall and Blow Your Own Horn. What a bunch of buffoons!
By bill
December 19, 2007 3:09 PM | Link to this
DON’T BRING ANOTHER BIG MOUTH YANKEE DOWN SOUTH.
By For real...
December 19, 2007 3:17 PM | Link to this
Mrs. Moore, I must say you have done it again. I love this city and you sir have a job because of US, the fans! You have bitten the hand that feeds you with no regard or class. I wish you would disappear. Every time I see you on ESPN you make me even more mad because you have no idea how stupid you sound. Vick gave you a career and a chance to be in the lime light. Who is your team? Is it possible to be positive for once? For you I don’t think so…The AJC needs to wake up and realize we don’t BLAST you every chance we get for nothing. We hate you! You might think its cute now, but I hope your ESPN train comes in before the AJC gets some sense. Why don’t you walk on the field of the Falcons game one Sunday and see how Boo’s you get. We’ll see how big you feel then…punk!
By Scooter
December 19, 2007 3:18 PM | Link to this
This isn’t Fox News. Terrance is making valid points. He’s a journalist and thats his job. Give him a break. Getting Parcells is a good move but its not a slam dunk. See above.
By fatz
December 19, 2007 3:22 PM | Link to this
well terence was right after all….looks like the tuna has already left the building
By David Duke
December 19, 2007 3:24 PM | Link to this
You know, it’s funny how Terence can list incontrovertible facts and people will call him a N**r or an Uncle Tom, whatever their particular pigment deems appropriate. Terence, once again, has it exactly right. Parcells has been an itenerant in a peripatetic vocation. He could be beneficial to the Falcons if he could stay long enough to bring order and implement a program that could grow into a culture of accomplishment. He’s always had success and then moved on. If he comes, he needs to commit to a long enough stay that would allow for a new history of the Falcons to germinate. The old one has never been interrupted long enough for true change to take place. Odds are that if Parcells takes the job, he won’t be here long enough to get us to the major thoroughfare and off this lost highway.
By fatz
December 19, 2007 3:25 PM | Link to this
AB loses 2 GM’s in one day. poor dude. better watch the overpasses on I-85
By Southern Born
December 19, 2007 3:26 PM | Link to this
Check the homepage; Parcells has backed out of the deal.
Back to the drawing board.
By That Ba$tard!
December 19, 2007 3:28 PM | Link to this
The big tease Tuna BACKS OUT! Who’s the GM now. Has to be a similar thing with somebody worth it, but WHO?? Jimmy Johnson??
By GT
December 19, 2007 3:33 PM | Link to this
One thing it does is get Blank the publicity he craves. I can’t imagine who would coach this ship of fools. It’s a double shot of the Raiders.
By David Duke
December 19, 2007 3:34 PM | Link to this
It’s really humorous to me that a moron would post, on here, that it would be great if no one posted on here. Brilliant!
By fatz
December 19, 2007 3:34 PM | Link to this
go hire ditka and singletary.
By Cooper
December 19, 2007 3:39 PM | Link to this
Looks like Terrance knew what he was talking about after all folks
By Camille
December 19, 2007 3:43 PM | Link to this
I guess Moore was right. Parcells said no to the Falcons!
By Mike B
December 19, 2007 3:46 PM | Link to this
In the end Parcells probably what little respect the team idiots like Meangelo showed Bobby Petrino(Gotta think thats a major reason why he left like he did….Funny how he was the first one with comments on Petrino’s departure).
Probably did not want his legacy tarnished by these bigmouths.
Considering Petrino was hired for a scenario that never came to be, its quite possible that Parcells had his own folks investigate the opportunity, all it entails and came back with failing remarks.
Whatever the case. Tuna or someone like him is along with an offseason housecleaning what this franchise desperately needs.
By Apologize to Terrence
December 19, 2007 3:46 PM | Link to this
Terrence was right, even despite all of the criticism. He did what good reporters do, state the facts and let them speak for themselves.
By Camille
December 19, 2007 3:47 PM | Link to this
I guess Moore was right. Parcells said no to the Falcons!
By Camille
December 19, 2007 3:51 PM | Link to this
I guess Moore was right. Parcells said no to the Falcons!
By ck
December 19, 2007 3:56 PM | Link to this
Well he didn’t stay long but Bill Parcells did improve the falcons during his tenure as a POSSIBLE VP…. he did get Mckay on the bubble and forced AB to seek out someone else… thanks BP good luck with your Dolphins. Hmmm BP… Bobby Petrino…Bill Parcells…. HMMMMM
By Great Falconi
December 19, 2007 3:56 PM | Link to this
How was Terence Moore right? Parcells didn’t take the job in the first place. I guess Terence will have to use an alias (“Don Texaco” sounds good), make a few changes to the blog post, and then post it as a “Quick Hit” on the Miami Herald’s website.
End result: Everyone will wonder why Don Texaco is always hatin’ on the Fins.
By Filbert
December 19, 2007 3:58 PM | Link to this
Just read Parcells turned Atlanta down. Partial reason given: had to deal with TO in Dallas, did not want to deal with TM in Atlanta. Nice going Terrence….
By ck
December 19, 2007 3:58 PM | Link to this
No way AB rehires Reeves… That will never happen…