Bill is aware of everything we're doing, and certainly very positive," Ross said in an interview with The Associated Press. "Having the stadium filled with fans -- that's the most important thing, that 12th man. That's what they want to see. Whatever it takes to do that they're solidly behind."
The 68-year-old Parcells can leave at any time and collect the balance of the $12 million due him under a four-year contract that expires after the 2011 season. Ross said he's optimistic Parcells will stay beyond 2009.
"Living in South Florida, I think everybody would choose to do that, especially at this time in his life," Ross said. "What he's building here, he wants to probably see it succeed and be here to bear the fruits of what he's doing. ... He came home to a place that I think is probably going to be where he makes his last mark, his last stand, so to speak."
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