Football Todd Haley doesn’t back down from anyone … even the Big Tuna

DaWolf · 02-03-2009, 11:36 PM

Todd Haley doesn’t back down from anyone … even the Big Tuna

By Edgar Thompson | Thursday, January 29, 2009, 06:25 PM

Arizona Cardinals offensive coordinator Todd Haley doesn’t confine his sideline dust-ups to diva wide receivers.

Haley routinely went at it with Keyshawn Johnson with the Jets, once took on T.O. on national TV in Dallas and had a blow-up in the NFC Championship with Cardinals’ Pro Bowler Anquan Boldin that made national headlines.

This is nothing new between coaches and players.

But Haley said he has no defense for a sideline argument with Bill Parcells that nearly got ugly.

“I don’t want to bring that one back up,” Haley said Thursday before adding, “that’s the one where he took a mini-swing at me in Seattle.”

Haley, 41, recalled Parcells had enough of his young assistant screaming and yelling at officials during the Cowboys 34-9 win against the Seahawks in 2005.

“He told me to shut up, which I needed to do - that was it,” Haley said. “He was right, 100 percent. I was wrong.”

Haley may have gone too far, but Parcells had appreciated his fire from three seasons (1997-99) as Parcells’ wide receivers coach with the Jets.

Following the 1998 draft, a 30-year-old Haley didn’t back down from Parcells, who had been to three Super Bowls and was considered one of NFL’s best talent evaluators.

In the draft war room, Haley pushed for a wide receiver Chris Brazzell out of tiny Angelos State in Texas. Parcells didn’t want any part of Brazzell.

“He wanted to have nothing to do with him,” Haley said. “I kept pushing. It got to the point where he was doing a lot more shouting than I was, but we ended up taking Chris Brazzell in the (sixth) round.”

Haley wondered if Brazzell might last longer than he did. “I thought I was getting fired,” Haley recalled.

Haley remembered Brazzell, the No. 174 pick, sticking around for a couple of seasons. But he ended up in Dallas after one season and caught seven passes in 14 appearances in 1999 and 2000.

But in his two most memorable showdowns with Parcells, Haley doesn’t concede going 0-for-2.

Haley noted Brazzell “has had a very productive career in the Canadian Football League, for sure … I have to add that.”

Haley’s self-belief is one reason he’s viewed as one of the NFL’s up-and-coming coaches, with a shot at becoming the Kansas City Chiefs head coach after the season.

It’s also why Haley could become the next branch of Parcells’ impressive coaching tree.

“I think coach appreciated that I stood up for what I believed in,” Haley said. “That’s a common thing with him. He doesn’t want a lot of yes men around telling him what he wants to hear.

“He wants guys who stay strong on their beliefs.”

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Uhh, I guess this is either reason to like the guy or not like the guy, depending on how you view it.

On the bright side he and Pioli can butt heads and push each other, on the down side his temper worries me. Still, if anyone can get Dwayne Bowe to get his head out of his ass, it's probably this guy. But what about the rest of the team? At least it'll be a full 180 from DV and Herm...

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DaWolf Cry havoc... Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $10007725	Todd Haley doesn’t back down from anyone … even the Big Tuna Todd Haley doesn’t back down from anyone … even the Big Tuna By Edgar Thompson \| Thursday, January 29, 2009, 06:25 PM Arizona Cardinals offensive coordinator Todd Haley doesn’t confine his sideline dust-ups to diva wide receivers. Haley routinely went at it with Keyshawn Johnson with the Jets, once took on T.O. on national TV in Dallas and had a blow-up in the NFC Championship with Cardinals’ Pro Bowler Anquan Boldin that made national headlines. This is nothing new between coaches and players. But Haley said he has no defense for a sideline argument with Bill Parcells that nearly got ugly. “I don’t want to bring that one back up,” Haley said Thursday before adding, “that’s the one where he took a mini-swing at me in Seattle.” Haley, 41, recalled Parcells had enough of his young assistant screaming and yelling at officials during the Cowboys 34-9 win against the Seahawks in 2005. “He told me to shut up, which I needed to do - that was it,” Haley said. “He was right, 100 percent. I was wrong.” Haley may have gone too far, but Parcells had appreciated his fire from three seasons (1997-99) as Parcells’ wide receivers coach with the Jets. Following the 1998 draft, a 30-year-old Haley didn’t back down from Parcells, who had been to three Super Bowls and was considered one of NFL’s best talent evaluators. In the draft war room, Haley pushed for a wide receiver Chris Brazzell out of tiny Angelos State in Texas. Parcells didn’t want any part of Brazzell. “He wanted to have nothing to do with him,” Haley said. “I kept pushing. It got to the point where he was doing a lot more shouting than I was, but we ended up taking Chris Brazzell in the (sixth) round.” Haley wondered if Brazzell might last longer than he did. “I thought I was getting fired,” Haley recalled. Haley remembered Brazzell, the No. 174 pick, sticking around for a couple of seasons. But he ended up in Dallas after one season and caught seven passes in 14 appearances in 1999 and 2000. But in his two most memorable showdowns with Parcells, Haley doesn’t concede going 0-for-2. Haley noted Brazzell “has had a very productive career in the Canadian Football League, for sure … I have to add that.” Haley’s self-belief is one reason he’s viewed as one of the NFL’s up-and-coming coaches, with a shot at becoming the Kansas City Chiefs head coach after the season. It’s also why Haley could become the next branch of Parcells’ impressive coaching tree. “I think coach appreciated that I stood up for what I believed in,” Haley said. “That’s a common thing with him. He doesn’t want a lot of yes men around telling him what he wants to hear. “He wants guys who stay strong on their beliefs.” http://www.palmbeachpost.com/blogs/c..._fro.html#jump Uhh, I guess this is either reason to like the guy or not like the guy, depending on how you view it. On the bright side he and Pioli can butt heads and push each other, on the down side his temper worries me. Still, if anyone can get Dwayne Bowe to get his head out of his ass, it's probably this guy. But what about the rest of the team? At least it'll be a full 180 from DV and Herm...
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