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Wade Phillips Press Conference: 11/19/08

Summary of Wade Phillips' press conference today.

We're looking forward to game, feel like we did last week, this is the most important game. The guys are looking forward to it. We got things to work on but they practiced well, they look focused.

Felix Jones was limited in practice, we'll see. I don't know about him playing on Sunday, not a good feel yet if he would or wouldn't, other things (injuries?) came up during rehab, we're working on those, too. (Might you sit him out until after the Thanksgiving game?) All things are possible, depending on what he can do. The other things were not knee-related.

Isaiah Stanback came back and practiced today, he'd be the fourth WR, he looked healthy and ready to go. We'll use him on kickoff returns. We've been playing with four WR's every game, we'll probably stick with that.

T.O. was sick today, he had flu-like symptoms, he came in but we sent him home, we hope he's better tomorrow.

Tony Romo looked fine. He wants to get the splint off, but it's not time yet, but he's close. He may not have to wear it in the game. He threw the ball pretty well in the game, I don't think it bothered him much to where it was a concern. He made all the throws in practice, deep, sidelines, he did the same in the game. The wind was a factor in one direction when it was gusting. So that played a part on deep passes, we played our DB's tighter because of that, too.

Even in zone we played up more than we would normally, conditions of the game make you play differently. My corners, the ones we have now, yes I want them to play up. It depends on who you have out there, I've done both (up or back). Jammer at SD played up all the time in zone or man, different techniques with different players based on what they can do. There's no feel involved on their part, they do what we say, we tell them whether to play up or jam them or whatever. We consider what they can do and what the receiver can do. If you play up it makes the QB hold the ball longer or go to another receiver. When I was in Buffalo we played a lot of man but we had corners that could, we thought we could here but we got injuries last year and this year.

They got Frank Gore back there, he's their leading receiver and running back, that's the guy we got to stop, he's the key guy. (Mike Singletary's influence since taking over?) They have run the ball more, seemed like they did, they scored 35 points in a half last game, that was different, it was impressive. They played well last week, that helps you confidence-wise just like winning last week helped our confidence.

Shaun Hill has done a good job, only 4 sacks in 3 games, pressure will be important and coverage, but you got to stop the running game first. They got a Pro Bowl-caliber back that can run, block, and catch. Maybe a little like Steven Jackson of the Rams.

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1st!!!

A tradition on the other blog.

by staubachfan on Nov 19, 2008 4:02 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

well...On this blog...we usually comment on the post written as well...

being first means you win a lolipop or something ?

A true diehard Cowboys fan since 1975.

"If you don’t take him off the field as a coach, he will just about die out there," Jerry Jones said. "That impacted my decision. It’s a Michael Irvin-type work ethic. That’s what we are talking about with Felix Jones."
- Owner/G.M of the Dallas Cowboys , Jerry Jones

by BoyzRback on Nov 19, 2008 8:39 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

wow

spoken like someone jealous of the 1st spot….lol

I commented. You're welcome.

another transplant from The Blue & Silver Report

by bulldog jeeper on Nov 20, 2008 5:10 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Felix?

what does that mean “The other things are not knee related”. It wasn’t his knee in the first place? I’m confused.

by staubachfan on Nov 19, 2008 4:05 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

yes, that's interesting

consider my eyebrow raised at this news. Felix Jones is great and all, but he’s worth nothing unless he’s on the field. He wasn’t drafted to keep the training room busy.
Sure would suck if his YPA in his rookie year turned out to only be a tantalizing tease.

by Joey2zs on Nov 19, 2008 5:07 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Believe it...Felix Jones hasn't even been given the opportunity to show you all what he can really do...

no tease at all……He’ll end his career with a YPC average well above 5.0 ….

A true diehard Cowboys fan since 1975.

"If you don’t take him off the field as a coach, he will just about die out there," Jerry Jones said. "That impacted my decision. It’s a Michael Irvin-type work ethic. That’s what we are talking about with Felix Jones."
- Owner/G.M of the Dallas Cowboys , Jerry Jones

by BoyzRback on Nov 19, 2008 8:41 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

9'ers on adrenaline?

How long can the 9’ers play on this newfound boost? They have some talent, but is it the real deal? Do we need to worry? With pressure and sound D we should be good, but we couldn’t stop the run against them in Gore’s rookie year, can we now?

by gunnerklein on Nov 19, 2008 4:15 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

They are not as good as they were last week.

An early deficit and they will pack their tent.

They still dont know how to win, but they are on their way.

by Carl Shelton (GloryDayz88) on Nov 19, 2008 7:56 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Niners are a joke

I live in the bay area and see just about every 49er game. They are a talented team but find ways to lose almost every week. They’re terrible in the trenches on both sides of the field, and the way we’ve been pressuring the QB lately Hill better watch out. Your seeing improvement from them the last few weeks not because they’re playing with fire, its because they found out they don’t have the personnel to run a Mike Martz offense and are going back to where they should have been this year and that is a running team. I see us our O-line dominating at the line, dominating time of possession, and forcing them to be one dimensional on offense.

by NDCowboy8 on Nov 19, 2008 4:36 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

boo...

wade quit watering down my kool-aid…….

"They need security in the world, Craig!"

by Tuna Helper on Nov 19, 2008 4:42 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

whenever

I read Wade Phillips Press Conference’s I picture James Earl Jones’s voice instead of Wade’s. His voice kills me..

Soft Talker..

"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 Nov 19, 2008 5:36 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Nobody better than James Earl Jones....

A true diehard Cowboys fan since 1975.

"If you don’t take him off the field as a coach, he will just about die out there," Jerry Jones said. "That impacted my decision. It’s a Michael Irvin-type work ethic. That’s what we are talking about with Felix Jones."
- Owner/G.M of the Dallas Cowboys , Jerry Jones

by BoyzRback on Nov 19, 2008 8:43 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Pacman is back

now give me a hattip, hahaha.

Ignore the Mainstream Media, EMBRACE THE HATE!!!!

by cowboy78 on Nov 19, 2008 5:18 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

But....

He wont play the next 2 games……dont know why though……….maybe Jerry wants to make sure he gets along with the bodyguards before he’s seen in public.,…

by ManTab on Nov 19, 2008 5:22 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

lol...Jerry the lion tamer...

A true diehard Cowboys fan since 1975.

"If you don’t take him off the field as a coach, he will just about die out there," Jerry Jones said. "That impacted my decision. It’s a Michael Irvin-type work ethic. That’s what we are talking about with Felix Jones."
- Owner/G.M of the Dallas Cowboys , Jerry Jones

by BoyzRback on Nov 19, 2008 8:44 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

ESPN just confirmed that pacman or as

mark schlereth just called him cat-man jones (because he keeps landing on his feet). has been reinstated to the NFL.

Ignore the Mainstream Media, EMBRACE THE HATE!!!!

by cowboy78 on Nov 19, 2008 5:21 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

shut up really?!?!?

link

nice

"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 Nov 19, 2008 5:37 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I was listening to GAC and Mosely said

Miles Austin’s injury is not that bad and it will be more the two weak variety.

Moreover, Felix looks fine and Wade is just blowing smoke up our hooha’s .

by quincyyyyy on Nov 19, 2008 5:26 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I think you are right

this is MO when it comes to injuries.

Ignore the Mainstream Media, EMBRACE THE HATE!!!!

by cowboy78 on Nov 19, 2008 5:43 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks for the scoop

Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.

by dunkman on Nov 19, 2008 6:17 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

So you're saying....

Felix injury approximates Clinton Portis’ degree of availability?

by Keys80 on Nov 19, 2008 7:06 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm just telling you what I heard

but it seems like he is fine; Clinton Portis was still injured when we played him, FeJo is not.

by quincyyyyy on Nov 19, 2008 10:06 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Stanback

Loves coming back righ when he need him the most.. I just wish he could stay healthy..

I don’t think Felix’s goes. I would like to see what Choice can do on a edge run. he averaged 6 yds a carry last game, even though it was one carry.

"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 Nov 19, 2008 5:37 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Pac is Bac!

Adam Jones has been reinstated, and will start practicing on Monday. Will likely see the field against Pittsburgh. Deeep secondary? finally?

by Joey2zs on Nov 19, 2008 5:42 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I'm excited to see

Felix’s return. If Garrett decides to include him in the game plan, I see him having a big game. But this game is just as important as the last. If we come out and say “Oh, its just the Niners,” everything we worked for last week means nothing. Dallas better play every game for the rest of the season like they played last game (The intensity is what I’m referring to, the offense still has much to improve on).

by witten82 on Nov 20, 2008 10:18 AM CST reply actions   0 recs

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