Parcells not allowing Cowboys offensive line coach/running game coordinator Tony Sparano to join Saints
Payton can't bring Sparano along
Sources: Parcells not allowing Cowboys assistant to join Saints
11:16 PM CST on Wednesday, January 18, 2006
By JEAN-JACQUES TAYLOR / The Dallas Morning News
Now that former Cowboys assistant Sean Payton has been formally introduced as New Orleans' head coach, his first task is putting together a staff. It apparently will not include Cowboys offensive line coach/running game coordinator Tony Sparano. Two sources said coach Bill Parcells, who has the contractual authority to hire and fire assistant coaches, decided Wednesday not to let Sparano join the Saints as offensive coordinator. Payton had spoken with the Cowboys about allowing Sparano and linebackers coach Gary Gibbs to join his staff as coordinators. Each coach is under contract with Dallas through the 2006 season. Parcells, though, has given Gibbs permission to speak with other teams about becoming a coordinator. League rules do not require a club to let an assistant under contract join another team – even for a promotion. Parcells and owner Jerry Jones, who was at a league meeting in New York, could not be reached for comment. At his introductory news conference at the Saints practice facility, Payton said he has a no-nonsense style that he expects to produce a winner. New Orleans, which has the second pick in the NFL draft, finished 3-13 in 2005. "I'm not all for fiery speeches and motivational gimmicks," said Payton, 42. "I believe in preparation and attention to detail. There's nothing magical about winning. It's the same with every team. I want tough, smart, disciplined players because that's who you win football games with." Payton, the 14th head coach in Saints history, said he hopes his team's performance on the field next season will bring comfort to an area that has been devastated by Hurricane Katrina. "Obviously 2005 was a traumatic year for this area; it was a tough time for this team," Payton said. "I hope that in some small way the effort of this team in 2006 and beyond will represent this city and this region well."
Sources: Parcells not allowing Cowboys assistant to join Saints
11:16 PM CST on Wednesday, January 18, 2006
By JEAN-JACQUES TAYLOR / The Dallas Morning News
Now that former Cowboys assistant Sean Payton has been formally introduced as New Orleans' head coach, his first task is putting together a staff. It apparently will not include Cowboys offensive line coach/running game coordinator Tony Sparano. Two sources said coach Bill Parcells, who has the contractual authority to hire and fire assistant coaches, decided Wednesday not to let Sparano join the Saints as offensive coordinator. Payton had spoken with the Cowboys about allowing Sparano and linebackers coach Gary Gibbs to join his staff as coordinators. Each coach is under contract with Dallas through the 2006 season. Parcells, though, has given Gibbs permission to speak with other teams about becoming a coordinator. League rules do not require a club to let an assistant under contract join another team – even for a promotion. Parcells and owner Jerry Jones, who was at a league meeting in New York, could not be reached for comment. At his introductory news conference at the Saints practice facility, Payton said he has a no-nonsense style that he expects to produce a winner. New Orleans, which has the second pick in the NFL draft, finished 3-13 in 2005. "I'm not all for fiery speeches and motivational gimmicks," said Payton, 42. "I believe in preparation and attention to detail. There's nothing magical about winning. It's the same with every team. I want tough, smart, disciplined players because that's who you win football games with." Payton, the 14th head coach in Saints history, said he hopes his team's performance on the field next season will bring comfort to an area that has been devastated by Hurricane Katrina. "Obviously 2005 was a traumatic year for this area; it was a tough time for this team," Payton said. "I hope that in some small way the effort of this team in 2006 and beyond will represent this city and this region well."
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