Dallas Cowboys Players are pleased that Coach Wade Phillips Will Return - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 01-18-2010, 04:10 PM

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IRVING, Texas -- The news about their head coach's return gave the Dallas Cowboys a reason to smile on an otherwise gloomy day at Valley Ranch.

Owner/general manager Jerry Jones made the decision to retain Wade Phillips for the 2010 season, a high-ranking team source told ESPN's Ed Werder. Jones had strongly indicated for several weeks that he would exercise the option in Phillips' contract for next season.

The Cowboys have yet to make an official announcement, but several players praised Phillips on Monday, saying it was in the team's best interests for him to return a day after their season ended with a 34-3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC divisional round.

"His record speaks for itself," quarterback Tony Romo said. "He's done a great job, kept the team together through a lot of tough times this year. He's done a fantastic job as coach of the Cowboys."

The Cowboys are 33-15 in three regular seasons under Phillips, twice winning the NFC East title. They are 1-2 in the playoffs, ending a 13-year postseason win drought this season.

Phillips vowed change after Dallas' disappointing finish last season, which ended with a 44-6 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles with a playoff berth on the line. One of the biggest changes occurred when he fired defensive coordinator Brian Stewart and assumed that title, making him the only head coach in the NFL to also serve as the defensive coordinator.

The Cowboys allowed the fewest points in the NFC (15.6 per game) this season. The defense peaked late in the season, posting the first back-to-back shutouts in the franchise's 50-year history.

"It just wouldn't make any sense to let him go right now, with just the way that we played, the way that we ended the season," said linebacker Bradie James, a defensive captain. "I don't think that's broken."

The Cowboys answered doubts about Phillips' ability to motivate players with the way they finished the season.

The Cowboys reversed their recent trend of fading down the stretch by winning the final three games of the regular season to claim the NFC East title. That streak started with a road win over the previously undefeated New Orleans Saints, which came on the heels of the Cowboys' only back-to-back losses of the season.

"He does a great job of keeping everybody positive, keeping everybody's confidence high," strong safety Gerald Sensabaugh said. "He does a great job of coaching. You've seen the strides this team has taken from the beginning of this season to the end. He's a great coach. It's good to play for a guy like Wade."

Mr. Television · 01-18-2010, 06:03 PM

I wonder what changes he's going to make this year?

bandito · 01-18-2010, 06:37 PM

Although I think Wade is a better Coordinator than Head coach, I think it was wise to keep him. Why disrupt what chemistry the players have developed, it would be foolish to bring someone else in.

Big C · 01-18-2010, 06:54 PM

Considering that he conquered the December curse and ended the playoff drought- something even Bill Parcells couldn't do- he deserves another year.

Mr. Television · 01-19-2010, 06:35 PM

Wade just got himself a 3 year deal from Jerry. *sigh*

TVFactFan · 01-20-2010, 09:39 PM

I WANTED BRIAN BILLICK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

dlemond · 01-20-2010, 10:35 PM

I just hate the hurdle mentality.

Got over the December hurdle.
Got over not winning a playoff game hurdle.

So what is it next year?

Get to the Championship game hurdle- only to lose it?

Then after that win the NFC Championship hurdle- only to lose the Superbowl.

Let's get over ourselves Cowboys, you should have beat Minnesota, that was a classic choke that points to still existing doubts and lack of confidence.

When the Cowboys drove down the field 2 times right off the bat I swear there was fear in Minnesota players and fans.

Cowboys blew it, and the attitude was the same old packing it in mentality from other years.

I hate to say it, but Wade won't get them to the Superbowl.

I'd love to eat these words.

01-18-2010, 04:10 PM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,483	Dallas Cowboys Players are pleased that Coach Wade Phillips Will Return Link + Video IRVING, Texas -- The news about their head coach's return gave the Dallas Cowboys a reason to smile on an otherwise gloomy day at Valley Ranch. Owner/general manager Jerry Jones made the decision to retain Wade Phillips for the 2010 season, a high-ranking team source told ESPN's Ed Werder. Jones had strongly indicated for several weeks that he would exercise the option in Phillips' contract for next season. The Cowboys have yet to make an official announcement, but several players praised Phillips on Monday, saying it was in the team's best interests for him to return a day after their season ended with a 34-3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC divisional round. "His record speaks for itself," quarterback Tony Romo said. "He's done a great job, kept the team together through a lot of tough times this year. He's done a fantastic job as coach of the Cowboys." The Cowboys are 33-15 in three regular seasons under Phillips, twice winning the NFC East title. They are 1-2 in the playoffs, ending a 13-year postseason win drought this season. Phillips vowed change after Dallas' disappointing finish last season, which ended with a 44-6 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles with a playoff berth on the line. One of the biggest changes occurred when he fired defensive coordinator Brian Stewart and assumed that title, making him the only head coach in the NFL to also serve as the defensive coordinator. The Cowboys allowed the fewest points in the NFC (15.6 per game) this season. The defense peaked late in the season, posting the first back-to-back shutouts in the franchise's 50-year history. "It just wouldn't make any sense to let him go right now, with just the way that we played, the way that we ended the season," said linebacker Bradie James, a defensive captain. "I don't think that's broken." The Cowboys answered doubts about Phillips' ability to motivate players with the way they finished the season. The Cowboys reversed their recent trend of fading down the stretch by winning the final three games of the regular season to claim the NFC East title. That streak started with a road win over the previously undefeated New Orleans Saints, which came on the heels of the Cowboys' only back-to-back losses of the season. "He does a great job of keeping everybody positive, keeping everybody's confidence high," strong safety Gerald Sensabaugh said. "He does a great job of coaching. You've seen the strides this team has taken from the beginning of this season to the end. He's a great coach. It's good to play for a guy like Wade."
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01-18-2010, 06:03 PM	#2
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	I wonder what changes he's going to make this year?
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01-18-2010, 06:37 PM	#3
bandito Going Topless Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 28, 2002 Location: The Steel City Posts: 6,320	Although I think Wade is a better Coordinator than Head coach, I think it was wise to keep him. Why disrupt what chemistry the players have developed, it would be foolish to bring someone else in.
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01-18-2010, 06:54 PM	#4
Big C I Heart Angie Watson Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 21, 2006 Posts: 3,531	Considering that he conquered the December curse and ended the playoff drought- something even Bill Parcells couldn't do- he deserves another year.

01-19-2010, 06:35 PM	#5
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	Wade just got himself a 3 year deal from Jerry. sigh

01-20-2010, 09:39 PM	#6
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,132	I WANTED BRIAN BILLICK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

01-20-2010, 10:35 PM	#7
dlemond Hey, I know you. Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 03, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,751	I just hate the hurdle mentality. Got over the December hurdle. Got over not winning a playoff game hurdle. So what is it next year? Get to the Championship game hurdle- only to lose it? Then after that win the NFC Championship hurdle- only to lose the Superbowl. Let's get over ourselves Cowboys, you should have beat Minnesota, that was a classic choke that points to still existing doubts and lack of confidence. When the Cowboys drove down the field 2 times right off the bat I swear there was fear in Minnesota players and fans. Cowboys blew it, and the attitude was the same old packing it in mentality from other years. I hate to say it, but Wade won't get them to the Superbowl. I'd love to eat these words.