ESPN News says Wade Phillips to be named coach

by Dave Halprin on Feb 8, 2007 12:45 AM CST in Dallas Cowboys News

Oh man, how I pray this is true. It's in their Breaking News box on T.V. Wade Phillips to be named Cowboys head coach.

I'll start checking for confirming sources!

Mort says Phillips is on a plane to Dallas after being told he's the choice Wednesday night, according to NFL and Cowboys sources. It looks like it's for real.

Here’s the story on ESPN:

League and Cowboys sources have told ESPN's Chris Mortensen that Chargers defensive coordinator Wade Phillips will be named Dallas' head coach. Phillips traveled from San Diego to Dallas on Wednesday night after being told that he was their choice to replace the now-retired Bill Parcells.

While contract details must still be worked out and a contract formally signed, a formal team announcement for Phillips could come as early as Thursday.

Mortensen said he has confirmation of Phillips being the choice from a Cowboys source, a Chargers source and a NFL source. Sounds solid to me. The only thing left to be done is the contract. Jason Garrett will be named OC and we'll have to wait on the DC, but my gut tells me they'll promote Todd Bowles.

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WOOOOOO!!!!

Thank God!!! I'm so glad Jerry chose Philips over Turner.

by Tristan on Feb 8, 2007 12:49 AM CST reply actions

D-day Defense Return

now Rivera as D-Coordinater? his blue collar toughness and Phillips Genius 3-4 scheme

Garrett, O-coordinader? or Norv, OC and Assistant HC/ Garret, QB and assistant OC or head coach

or/and do we find a spot for Singletary?

Jerry might cough up the money to get them all....my god

and Shaun Phillips on the other side of Ware anybody? Man our defense is gonna be doomsday

-"There ain't no law against not wearin' pants" ~Drunk-Cokehead on Reno 911

by slash on Feb 8, 2007 2:04 AM CST reply actions

LOL

Love the quote!

Also, would love Phillips as HC!

Garrett as OC!

Rivera, or Wayne Nunnely, or John Pagano as DC!

(OK, try to calm down, deep breaths...)

by APerfectStar on Feb 8, 2007 3:09 AM CST up reply actions

Hopefully he'll bring Shaun Phillips with him.

by FBuck on Feb 8, 2007 3:08 AM CST reply actions

Way to go, Jerry!

Bringing in Phillips will allow them to either promote Bowles to DC and let him learn the ropes if they like his potential, or bring in Rivera and really go top shelf. The down side is that if they succeed on D, Rivera will be gone next year.

Still concerned about Garrett being ready as the OC, but Phillips has plenty of HC experience and I think he can get him ready.

by dunkman on Feb 8, 2007 7:00 AM CST reply actions

Phillips

I keep on keepin the faith that JJ interviewing all of the canidates is his way of coming up with a great staff when he hires Phillips. I know, its probably just wishful thinking on my part. But at Phillips age, and a chance to be head coach of the Cowboys, I could see him telling Jerry that, shoot, its no problem Jerry if you want Garrett to be OC and Riviera to be DC, just as long as I'm HC. I am having a hard time warming up to Norv being HC.

MWB

by MWB on Feb 8, 2007 7:21 AM CST reply actions

Its a done deal according to ...

BREAKING NEWS
Phillips could become Cowboys coach today
By CLARENCE E. HILL JR.
STAR-TELEGRAM STAFF WRITER

http://www.dfw.com/mld/dfw/sports/football/16652280.htm

According to Star-Telegram the search is all over. And nothing more than paper work.

jbmhend www.dtxcowboys.net

by jbmhend on Feb 8, 2007 7:37 AM CST reply actions

LOL !!!

I will check back with my fellow Cowboys fans in a year as Jerry just killed my passion for the team with his latest fumble of a hire. Get the no-doze out as you will need it.

by lh24 on Feb 8, 2007 8:04 AM CST reply actions

My prayers were answered!

I can't wait to see the creative, pressure-packed schemes that the Son of Bum designes for our 3-4 defense!!!

"WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!" - Ric Flair

by kcbrett5 on Feb 8, 2007 8:29 AM CST reply actions

I am excited

I chose Wade in both polls here because he brings HC winning experience as HC and because he had a great defense last year. His HC experience is essential if Jason Garrett is to be the OC. Working with Marty Shotenheimer is also a plus as I hope he soaked up some good offensive tenancies and perspectives.

Much better than Norv Turner in my opinion.

by lee3022 on Feb 8, 2007 1:51 PM CST reply actions