COMMENTARY
He arrived a white knight and left wearing the blackest hat imaginable. And almost 25 years later, Bill Parcells is still that for a lot of New England fans and observers, without any hint of gray. If you’re aware that the former coach is once again up for the Patriots Hall of Fame, you likely have not just a very strong feeling about whether he belongs, but a borderline contempt for those yahoos who disagree.
Parcells, a legendary team leader who seemed to operate purely on vitriol is still creating it, deep into his third retirement from the National Football League.