Cowboys And Bills Set For Rematch?
Dallas, TX - The possibility of a Super Bowl rematch seems to grow stronger every week as now the Cowboys and Bills sit at 7-2. Two teams have never played each other in consecutive Super Bowls but history may be made if the teams continue to show their dominance from a season ago.
Buffalo's offense was shutout recently in a 0-23 loss to the Steelers but, outside of last week, a strong defense has helped make up for a lackluster season by the offense. For Dallas, Emmitt Smith is on a tear and leading the league in rushing. OC Penn has ramped up Smith's workload from a season ago and he is currently on pace for his best season yet.
If the two teams do meet in Super Bowl XXVIII, the Bills may finally break its 3-year losing streak in the big game. The defense alone should keep the score much closer than the last one.
Twice As Nice, Dallas Doubles Up Bills
January 30, 1994
Atlanta, GA - Emmitt Smith put a bow on top of his tremendous season by leading his team to its second Super Bowl in as many years and MVP honors for his hard work. His 148 yards and two scores, both in the second half, helped Dallas pull away in a defensive-heavy game. Smith finishes the season as the league MVP, rushing champ, and now Super Bowl MVP.
Bills fans are in disarray after a fourth-straight loss in the Super Bowl. No team has ever made it to the big dance in four consecutive seasons before. And no team may ever lose four out of four ever again.
Cowboys Breakup With Johnson, Promote Penn
March 28, 1994
Dallas, TX - Earlier in the offseason Jerry Jones stated any coach could have led his Cowboys to a Super Bowl. Well, it's time to put his money where his mouth is after agreeing to part ways with Jimmy Johnson, the team's two-time Super Bowl winning coach, and promote OC Penn to the vacant head coaching position.
Dallas, which thanks to the legendary Herschel Walker trade in 1989 has emerged as a potential dynasty, moves on from a head coach that has helped build one of the top, if not the best, roster's in the NFL. But apparently Jones is downplaying Johnson's involvement in building this team and has decided to prove it. Penn, who played a large part in the most recent Super Bowl win thanks to his run-heavy approach, takes over and now has the burden of proving is owner right.
Browns To Stay In Cleveland
1995
Cleveland, OH - The Browns are going nowhere thanks to Anthony Molina, a headline-grabbing business man and native Ohioan. He purchased the team from Art Modell for an undisclosed amount and vows to that the "Browns are never and will never leave the great state of Ohio!"
Fans in Cleveland can breathe easy now that the team is staying put. Attention now turns to the coaching staff and front office. Questions have arisen now that a new owner is at the helm. Will Molina keep everything intact or will he want to hire his own people?
HC Bill Belichick and Direct of Pro Personnel Ozzie Newsome might have job security this season, after the team went 11-5 season and is heavily favorite to win its division this year, but with a wildcard owner like Molina in town, nothing is certain.
Browns Clean House
1996
Cleveland, OH - The Browns, coming off a disappointing 8-8 season, have parted ways with both GM Ozzie Newsome and HC Bill Belichick, as well as a number of other high-ranking front office members. Owner Anthony Molina made good on his promise that changes would be made if the team didn't build upon its 1995 success and he seems to be a man of his word.
For Newsome, he rejoins owner Art Modell in Toronto to become the teams GM for their first season in the CFL. Rumors had swirled that, regardless of the team's performance, Newsome was already strongly considering leaving Browns to join the Argonauts anyways.
And for Belichick, he lands in New England and joins Bill Parcells staff as defensive backs coach and the assistant head coach. Belichick's time in Cleveland ended with a sub-.500 record and only one playoff appearance. It might be a long time before another team considers him for a head coach position.