Jan/080
Rumor: Sparano to Accept Head Coaching Gig
Obviously the Dolphins still have to fulfill the Rooney Rule which will take place on Monday with Minnesota Vikings Defensive Coordinator Leslie Frazier, but reports are saying that Tony Sparano will accept the Dolphins offer to become the next head coach once the Cowboys season ends. This report comes from the New Haven Register, hometown for Tony Sparano.
No official confirmation has been given regarding this report. I would expect a real announcement to come after the Leslie Frazier interview on Monday.
One small note. Just caught Barry Jackson’s column this morning. Check out some quotes regarding Tony Sparano and how respected he is among players and coaches in the league…
Dallas’ Jason Witten credits Sparano for transforming him into a Pro Bowler and one of the league’s top tight ends. Guard Leonard Davis credits Sparano for the improvement of the Cowboys’ offensive line, which has three Pro Bowlers this season.
And former Browns pro personnel director Keith Kidd, who worked with Sparano when he was Cleveland’s offensive line coach in 2000, said, “You knew being around Tony, he had special qualities. He demands respect and players respond.”
Sparano — who worked four years with new Dolphins czar Bill Parcells in Dallas — yells when needed (unlike Cam Cameron), but players like him, Cowboys people say.
”He’s very well-organized, very well-respected by the players,” Cowboys quarterbacks coach Wade Wilson said. “He is up-tempo, and those guys [offensive linemen] are not the easiest guys, but he keeps them motivated and on their toes.”
Update: The Dolphins are calling a New Haven Register report that they’ve chosen Tony Sparano to be their next head coach “100 percent false.”
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