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Offseason brings Parcells-type players to Dallas

By John Clayton
ESPN.com

Tuesday, August 16, 2005

OXNARD, Calif. -- In 2003, Bill Parcells shocked the NFL by coaching a Cowboys team that had gone 5-11 in 2002 to a 10-6 record and a trip to the playoffs. In 2004, the Cowboys made the mistake of thinking their talent base was better than it was. They didn't make enough changes and ended up losing 10 games. This offseason, Jerry Jones turned the checkbook over to Parcells to assemble a Parcells-type team. At quarterback, Parcells hired the thrower he built the Patriots around: Drew Bledsoe. Jo ...

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