The Bill Cowher Sweepstakes: Three Potential Landing Spots for His Services

Ever since he retired a year after winning a Super Bowl with the Pittsburgh Steelers, football fans have wondered when the coach-turned-analyst would make his triumphant return to the field. Although Bill Cowher's final season with Pittsburgh was spent in a Super Bowl slump—with the team finishing 8-8—he still managed to walk away from the NFL on a high note, and with a sought-after reputation. Winning his division eight times and building a reputation for an organization is the kind of stability every fan and NFL owner wants for their own teams. Cowher is a rare breed of coach. He doesn't only lead his team to winning seasons—he builds an identity for the entire organization. And as the 2008 season approaches the end, plenty of teams are beginning to feel pangs of desperation for a true identity. Teams are hoping they can lure Cowher away from the comfort of the television studio. But not every team with money to burn—and a coach to fire—can be considered a ... (link)