We've seen the enemy, and the enemy is Wade Phillips

by Skin Patrol on Feb 8, 2007 9:57 AM EST in News Comment 4 comments

Update [2007-2-9 15:21:56 by Skin Patrol]: Curly R's awaited response to this hiring. Must read.

Just a quick FYI that ESPN is claiming Wade Phillips as the new Dallas Cowboys Coach. Hat Tip: Blogging the Boys.

For me this was a kind of worst of all possible scenarios. I was hoping for either Norval Turner or else someone with much less coaching experience (particularly with the 3-4). Also, Wade Phillips was the favorite of Grizz over at BTB, and no one knows the Cowboys (or cares about them as much) better than Grizz. If he wanted Wade Phillips as his head coach, you can bet we didn't.

Still better than having to play Bill Parcells twice a year, in my opinion. Post your own thoughts below or head over to Blogging the Boys to get the Cowgirls' reactions.

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I'm very scared

After all, Wade brings an illustrious history of three failed former shots at being a head coach, his impressive zero playoff wins in those stops, and his awesome decision making capability(see inserting Rob Johnson over Flutie in the playoffs...)!

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by JasonB on Feb 8, 2007 11:21 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

To his credit...

he has a winning record as a Head Coach. Cannot say that about Norval.

Go Register. Or else.

by Skin Patrol on Feb 8, 2007 11:23 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

He always takes over from good coaches

Many would say that his one stop where he had a winning record, Buffalo, was done with what was left of Levy's players.

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by JasonB on Feb 8, 2007 1:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I would like to say...

that I kinda almost predicted this hiring, but I won't be that bold.

I think he's the perfect coach for Jones... mostly because he isn't a long-term choice and would be more easily shown the door in favor of Jason Garrett in the new stadium. This also allows Garrett control of the offense, and Romo the chance to get accustomed to one system to sustain his career in Dallas, instead of Norval's system until Garrett is ready.

His (Wade's) experience and success with the 3-4 should also play heavily in the decision. He is used to replacing great coaches (Dan Reeves twice, Marv Levy, Bum Phillips), staying a short time and getting replaced by the "next hot thing" (both Jim Moras, Gregg Williams, Mike Shanahan).

Truth be told, this is almost a perfect fit for Jones. He has his cake (Garrett) and gets to eat it too (2008-ish) while still keeping the team in competant hands.

by TexSkins on Feb 8, 2007 5:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs