Wade Phillips see's the writting on the wall, Win or be replaced. I'm not talking about winning the division, a playoff game, I'm talking about winning the Super Bowl. Anything else pretty much seals Wades fate. Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys are about winning, more now than ever. With a NFL record 13 Pro Bowlers returning from last years squad, and several offseason additions the Cowboys are the clear favorite to represent the NFC in this years Super Bowl. Having said that, let me say, just because the Cowboys are the favorite doesn't mean they should go ahead and start reserving rooms in Tampa. They actually have to play out the season, but with the talent this team has that shouldn't be a problem. That puts Wade Phillips in a win now situation.
I'm not sure if everyone remembers, but Jason Garrett was hired before Wade Phillips was. Since being brought over from Miami, where Garrett was the QB coach, Garrett's stock has risen very quickly. Mostly from the Cowboys offensive success last year under Garretts direction. In the 1st year of Garretts offense Tony Romo set new single season records for completions (335) Touchdown passes (36) and Passing yards (4,211.) Not bad considering there are two Hall of Fame QB's that have played for the Cowboys. I'm not giving Garrett all the credit for the Cowboys success, but it certainly could be argued so. Another interesting signing happened a week ago, when the Cowboys signed yet another Garrett to the orginization. Judd Garrett will be joining his two brothers John (tight ends coach) and Jason (Assiatant Head coach/Offensive coordinator) as assistant director of pro personnel. In a year or two the Cowboys coaching staff might resemble the Garrett family reunion photo. But seriously, if Jerry Jones want's Jason Garrett to eventually take over for Wade Phillips, he is making no secret of it by bringing in his two brothers.
Like I said before, Wade Phillips is in a win now situation. Anything less than a Superbowl victory might spell disaster for his career in Dallas. It may not be fair, but when is the NFL fair to coaches?
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I couldnt agree more.
The Eliminator | 05/12/08, 08:34 PM
Report Offensive CommentYou are absolutely right. Despite having a very successful regular season, Wade Phillips, is on the hottest hot seat of any NFL coach this year.
badgerfan07 watches the CWS | 05/12/08, 09:43 PM
Report Offensive CommentYou are right... There was a reason Jason stayed with the boys and did not take a head coach position. I think he has been promised the job but Jerry wants him a litle more seasoned. I think the writing is allready on the wall. The only outside shot for Wade is a ring but that still will not guarantee him a job. Jason is the future no matter what happens.. fair or not.. that is Jerry being Jerry. However, I do think Jason will be a solid coach given more time.
drj0514 | 05/15/08, 12:01 PM
Report Offensive CommentParcells built a solid foundation, but wasn't successful in playoffs. Wade was brought in to finish the job - if he doesn't do it soon, he'll be finished.
DesperadoCowboy | 05/19/08, 08:07 PM
Report Offensive CommentIf you remember, Jerry Jones brought in Wade Phillips when he thought that no-other coach would do. And that was because he had Phillips 3-4 defense, I understand that, now that he's had 1 year to be in charge of America's Team, do you really think that he'll be out the door if he doesn't win the Super Bowl? I'm not putting Jason Garrett down but I think he could use, at least 2 more years of seasoning before he becomes the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys-remember what happened to Parcells?!
W. K. | 06/08/08, 06:48 PM
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