There are a lot of reasons why the Cowboys underachieved while Parcells was here. Some of it was youth and inexperience. A lot of it was his unwillingness to open up the offense (which, in retrospect was the wrong move but one that you couldn't fault him for making considering his green rookie).
But as the Cowboys put the finishing touches on the Philadelphia Eagles (a win that is always sweet) and improve their record to an improbably 7-1, I couldn't help but reflect on the fact that he deserves a share of the credit for how good this team is now. He took a loser and found the horses which could make it a winner.
And he believed in #9.
I don't know if this team can win a Superbowl this year (especially considering the powerhouse Patriots) but it's pretty clear that they are the team to beat in the NFC. There's a long way to go, but you've gotta like the way their are looking. Coach Parcells should take some pride in what they are doing today.
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