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Wade Phillips press conference 10/2/08 - Andre Gurode injury

Summary of Wade Phillips' press conference today.

Andre Gurode rolled his ankle yesterday, we held him out today, he worked on rehab but we're optimistic he will play. It's a slightly sprained ankle. Pat Watkins didn't practice, doubtful he'll play Sunday. We limited Stephen Bowen and Tank Johnson, Bowen has a slight hamstring pull, ankle sprain for Tank. Deon Anderson practiced and we think he'll play no problem. Jason Witten, too.

Keith Davis will take Watkins place. Cory Procter played some center in practice today with Gurode out and Montrae Holland played guard today. Joe Berger worked at both. We think Andre will be back, we'll see tomorrow.

Pat Watkins played defense and special teams last week, Keith Davis will have the same role as Watkins had.

Tank played last week with the same thing and should be a little better this week.

Anthony Spencer looked good in the game in terms of moving around, he almost ran a kickoff back, he's back on track. We played him 16 plays last game, we expect more this game. He said he wants the football some more, too. (laughter). Greg Ellis plays well, but he can't play all-out for 70 plays, and I'm talking about DeMarcus Ware, too. It's good to have a guy that we can substitute and be productive, we think Spencer will do that. We haven't had an effective sub with him out. We can play Spencer some for Ellis, and play both of them some for Ware. Depends on number of plays, he gives us an added dimension.

The safety position is not a corner where you're on an island. You can hide safeties a little more than a corner. We have confidence in Keith, he played the whole Carolina game last year, I have confidence. He'll know what to do.

The Bengals got going against the Giants and put things together offensively, their timing in the passing game and their protections came together. The Giants tried to blitz them and didn't get there. The QB had a great game against them.

I don't think we'll run the ball this game. (laughter). Having a fullback certainly helps, Deon is a good lead blocker. Tony Curtis did it for us in the other games. We want to establish the run, but we don't want to be just one or the other (pass or run). We would like to establish either one then go back to the other later. Each matchup against teams is different. We want to establish pass and run. We ran similar running plays because we had a TE doing the fullback role.

 

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Having a real FB will help

ALOT

Cowboys fan since 1978.. I was 3 years old

by Mullin on Oct 2, 2008 6:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

man

Good thing we have depth.. I am glad we signed Keith Davis..

Time to roll out the 4 wide with.. TO, Witten, Austin, and Hurd… with El Gato in the backfield..

"If you see me up in the mountains with a lion, I ain't lyin
don't help me, help the mountain lion"

by Wmillion on Oct 2, 2008 6:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I said this last year

I honestly think that Keith Davis is an upgrade over Roy Williams. In run support he is Roy’s equal, and in coverage he is a slight upgrade.

by Carl Shelton (GloryDayz88) on Oct 2, 2008 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hope so

I seem to recall him being ok in the Carolina game last year. I sure am glad the team signed him – it would be scary if our only options were Brown playing out of position or an emergency personnel shift of both Hamlin and Henry.

by grapejoos on Oct 2, 2008 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's good he has a sense of humor

For someone who has to deal with all of these superstar personalities, it’s good Wade Phillips retains his sense of humor. But I don’t think it will be funny if Marion Barber gets 8 touches, Felix Jones gets no touches, and T.O gets thrown to 20 times and complains about not being involved. If they pull that again the Bengals might have a chance.

Rondogg
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by rondogg on Oct 2, 2008 10:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

after last week's debacle...

We’re running the ball 80/20 haha. Barber has 100+ and a score, Gato has a score and at least 40. I’d like to see Choice get some playtime as well…

by AikmanNailedMySis on Oct 3, 2008 7:11 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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