Sean Payton clearly continuing to evolve as an NFL head coach

12-11-2011, 09:20 AM

There was a time not long ago when folks around New Orleans Saints camp thought Bill Parcells haunted the building. "Bill this." "Bill that." "Here's how they'd do it in Dallas." Sean Payton seemingly couldn't make a decision without referencing his mentor, Bill Parcells.

The approach was understandable. Payton arrived in New Orleans fresh off, as he would call it, a three-year graduate term in the Big Tuna School of Coaching. Learning at the side of one of the most accomplished and respected coaches in NFL history left an indelible impression on Payton, both as a man and coach.

When he left Dallas for New Orleans, he was a walking encyclopedia of Parcells-isms.

Over time, Payton gradually has emerged from Parcells' considerable shadow. Now in his sixth season in New Orleans, Payton has grown comfortable and confident in his own coaching skin. He has learned that not everything Parcells said or did is the gospel. Sort of like how learning that your father didn't hold the monopoly on worldly wisdom.

Full article.
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SmashMouth · 12-11-2011, 09:34 AM

Interesfting tidbit on the Lucky Dog stand...

WhoDat!656 · 12-11-2011, 10:55 AM

Just like Payton drinking Jerry Jones' wine after the Saints Super Bowl win and writing a note on the bottle!!

homerj07 · 12-11-2011, 12:50 PM

Everyone needs to develop & SP has.

BUT GW has not!!

halloween 65 · 12-11-2011, 02:48 PM

Thanks Big Tuna................ you taught Payton well.

iceshack149 · 12-11-2011, 04:48 PM

I love Sean Payton but he loves him some passing offense.
Titans have no time outs within the 2 minute warning and you throw it on 3rd down?
Tsk tsk...

Danno · 12-11-2011, 05:09 PM

Originally Posted by iceshack149

I love Sean Payton but he loves him some passing offense.
Titans have no time outs within the 2 minute warning and you throw it on 3rd down?
Tsk tsk...

Yep, thats a tick mark in the WTF? column.

12-11-2011, 09:20 AM	#1
Threaded by papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,754 Rating: (0 votes - average) There was a time not long ago when folks around New Orleans Saints camp thought Bill Parcells haunted the building. "Bill this." "Bill that." "Here's how they'd do it in Dallas." Sean Payton seemingly couldn't make a decision without referencing his mentor, Bill Parcells. The approach was understandable. Payton arrived in New Orleans fresh off, as he would call it, a three-year graduate term in the Big Tuna School of Coaching. Learning at the side of one of the most accomplished and respected coaches in NFL history left an indelible impression on Payton, both as a man and coach. When he left Dallas for New Orleans, he was a walking encyclopedia of Parcells-isms. Over time, Payton gradually has emerged from Parcells' considerable shadow. Now in his sixth season in New Orleans, Payton has grown comfortable and confident in his own coaching skin. He has learned that not everything Parcells said or did is the gospel. Sort of like how learning that your father didn't hold the monopoly on worldly wisdom. Full article. Sean Payton clearly continuing to evolve as an NFL head coach - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com Last edited by papz; 12-19-2011 at 08:13 PM..
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12-11-2011, 05:09 PM	#7
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	Originally Posted by iceshack149 I love Sean Payton but he loves him some passing offense. Titans have no time outs within the 2 minute warning and you throw it on 3rd down? Tsk tsk... Yep, thats a tick mark in the WTF? column.

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