A 1-7 record in games decided by a touchdown or less. In the parity-happy NFL, every game is a tough game and you have to make wise decisions that win you close games. Gailey employed a kicker who made 9 of 19 field goals. Richie Cunningham was waived. Chan followed him out of town two months later.
Coaches hang their hats on being able to adjust and out-think their opponent.
The Cowboys blew six fourth-quarter leads. By comparison, Tampa Bay outscored its opponents by just 35 points and went 11-5. Too many questions, too few answers. That's why Chan Gailey is no longer the Dallas coach. The evidence was there to support Jones' decision.