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Wade Phillips Press Conference: 12/18/08

Summary of Wade Phillips' press conference today.

Tony Romo practiced today and felt a lot better, he looks good for Saturday. Marion Barber didn't practice, it's similar to last week, have to see on gameday. We're looking forward to the game, it's a big, big game, we want to get to 10 wins and go from there.

(If Barber can't go will Choice take all the snaps or will he get any rest?) I think Tashard Choice is the guy, if Barber isn't there, that can carry the load. Alonzo Coleman hasn't played much so it would be hard to put him in there.

More after the jump.

 

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Ken Hamlin didn't practice and Keith Davis didn't practice but both should be ready. Keith practiced yesterday and we had him take the day off, Hamlin hasn't practiced this week. like last week, and probably won't.

Bobby Carpenter didn't practice, it's iffy with him and the same with Alan Ball, both are injured and trying to get back, as is Montrae Holland, he's probably a little worse than the other two.  

The final game at the stadium is a historical thing, I'm old enough to appreciate something historical. I've seen a lot of history and place more value on it, it's a great stadium and all it stands for, the coaches, the players and the fans that have been there, it's a special game. I don't know if there's anymore pressure, it's a big game for us, it will be fun to see all those people (ex-Cowboy players), they blazed the trail.

Roy Williams practiced better this week, I think he's better, he looked better, that's positive. It's tougher for a WR who hasn't been with you for long, not being able to practice, but he needed rest. Those things tend to linger, plantar fasciitis, he's got to run so it's sore.

Pacman looked fine practicing, just like before.

(What effect does it have having to play each game with so much pressure to win?) It makes you better, how we finish is important, you're focused on having to win, as opposed to you're running along like the Giants last week or us last year, with not as much to play for. The pressure helps you get ready for games, we're playing those kinds of games. The teams we're playing down the stretch are winning teams. In the meetings and practices players are really honed in on what to do, it's all out there for you, reach out and grab it. We control our own destiny, there's something we can do about it, we just need to continue.

(What qualities make a ‘ballhawk' like Ed Reed?) He's special in that he sees more, anticipates better, certain guys do that and he does that. You say he's in the right place at the right time because he anticipates things, reacts quicker. He's a talented player, great hands and he can run, he has a knack.

Ray Lewis has played very well the last two games, he's got a lot of tackles, he's a team leader which is important, he helps the other players play better.

(What does Keith Davis playing through injury say to the team?) It's an example of toughness, he leads by example but is also a vocal leader. He's banged up but still plays at a high level, it's a good example for the young players.

 

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Pluses with Jones, and Williams, doesn’t look good for Holland, oh well, we’re getting healthier, so we can’t complain.

by joey7289 on Dec 18, 2008 4:14 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

i really hope

holland can play
he’ll make a huge difference
great to see KD playing through the injuries
him and witten are true soldiers
so is romo, i have a feeling he’ll have a good game on saturday

Superbowl or Bust?

by MrMinority on Dec 18, 2008 4:20 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I hope Holland doesn't play

the game next week against Philly will be tougher and I’d rather have him completely healthy for that game.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Dec 18, 2008 4:26 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I'm someone that's vacillated on the future of Wade Phillips

That midseason slump, where I saw the players as uninvested and uninspired really ticked me off. But I have to hand it to him now, going back to that Tampa Bay game where the Dallas Cowboys won with the lowest performing offense in a victory ever impressed me.

Last year the Defense talked about not letting the offense down. I believe we all thought it was the offense that would carry this team. Like the 90s dynasty, we had major star power on O; unlike the 90s, all of our top draft picks were on a good but not great defense.

But now, heading down the stretch, this defense is playing like I’ve never seen. I can imagine this defense carrying the team to a superbowl. Thats a real tribute to Phillips and what he’s brought about.

by AustonianAggie on Dec 18, 2008 4:27 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Agreed.

I had Wade all but fired after the Rams loss.

I am still not convinced he makes a good head coach, but I am convinced that he makes a great defensive coordinator. If we change coaches the defense will take a step back as they learn yet another new scheme.

by Trey, on Dec 18, 2008 7:32 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

And another aside, Bullets-Backside Davis is quickly becoming one of my favorite players

And I’ve only seen the D get better since he took over the strong safety spot

by AustonianAggie on Dec 18, 2008 4:30 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I was thinkng the same thing about Davis

He is playing the SS well, and he is a spark plug on the sideline.

by elharpo on Dec 18, 2008 4:38 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, Davis is playing well

I hope we don’t jinx him. During the last game I remember having the thought that we never seem to hear about him getting beat like RW1, and wondering if it was schemes or the player.

by John Boy on Dec 18, 2008 5:02 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Ya know, it could just be the announcers.

Those guys, and gals, get on someone, en-mass, and won’t get off. They were on RW, and would blame everything except the Lindbergh kidnapping on him. If a catch is made around Davis, or anyone else, they stop, get their facts straight, and then start the blame game . RW, many times, was blamed without due cause. That said, he ain’t much in coverage, and his hitting was suffering too.

by CowboyMan on Dec 18, 2008 5:21 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

It is not the schemes.

it is the pressure the line is getting.
amazing how much tighter the CB’s are now playing knowing the pressure the d-line is getting.
just think how effective RW1 would be coming on the blitz these days.

by oneforthethumb on Dec 18, 2008 6:35 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

My wife just returned from BIG 5

with a Tony Romo ‘action figure’ (that’s male talk for _figurine_). Put it in my ‘display case’ (that’s male for curio cabinet), with my Terrell Owens action figure. Great, I’m all set for the Ravens.

I hope MBIII and Holland are healthy by game time.

by CowboyMan on Dec 18, 2008 5:13 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

very nice

I have my TR action figure displayed in my office.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Dec 18, 2008 6:24 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

it was nice

to finally see garrett call some plays that attacked these over aggressive pass rushers.
the draw was beautiful and it sucked tuck and kiwanuka up the field.
Jacobs made a living running wide on the ravens defense.

by oneforthethumb on Dec 18, 2008 6:41 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

That's exactly why I think Choice should get the bulk of the work this week

With his injury, it seems like Barber lacks the burst to get to the edge. Let him rest while Choice takes the ball outside the tackles all game long.

"When it's third and ten, you can take the milk drinkers and I'll take the whiskey drinkers every time." -Max McGee

by BigDinSC on Dec 18, 2008 9:29 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I am skeptical about MBIII playing

he was just awful running the ball against NY. Sucks not having anyone of any consequence so far as I can tell behind Choice.

by DavidH22 on Dec 18, 2008 7:09 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I am so grateful for having Choice on the roster

Complaining that we don’t have someone of quality behind Choice is like complaining about the debth at QB after losing the starter and the second guy and the rookie third guy comes in and throws for 300 yards and three touchdowns against two great defenses.

Most teams, including Dallas only carry three running backs on the roster. Most often the third back position is filled by an aging veteran or by an undrafted free agent. I liked the selction of Choice during the draft; but seeing him play in the NFL has been a wonderful surprise. I can’t believe we have such a high quality NFL starter as our number three running back.

The fourth back on the Cowboy roster is a freshly signed street free agent. There are not many street free agents who are of consequence.

by Trey, on Dec 18, 2008 7:28 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Coleman isnt a freshly signed street FA.

He’s been on the practice squad for a couple of years now.

by WB3forMB3 on Dec 18, 2008 7:44 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Coleman is actually 3rd on the depth chart now

I believe Trey was referring to the RB just signed this week to the PS, Marcus Thomas? (I think that’s his name)

T-New, shutting down WR's for Dallas since 2003

by APerfectStar on Dec 18, 2008 9:01 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I wasn't complaining, really

about Choice being the last RB standing. I understand the demands of NFL rosters. Although I do wish they had someone backing him up with a live carry in an NFL game. Eh, can’t have everything.

It’s not like, say, the Cowboys of the late 70s-early 80s, which had a stable of starter-quality RBs, like Dorsett, Newhouse, Laidlaw, Dennison, Springs, Jones and even P.Pearson and Larry Brinson in any given year. Way more than 3-deep.

by DavidH22 on Dec 18, 2008 9:51 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Herschel Walker

was even in the mix for a time.

Keep doing what you been doing, keep getting what you been getting.

by OskieOskie on Dec 19, 2008 8:51 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Walker

didn’t show up until about ’86, so missed your window.

My bad.

Keep doing what you been doing, keep getting what you been getting.

by OskieOskie on Dec 19, 2008 8:55 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

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