Wade Phillips press conference 9/18/08

by Dave Halprin on Sep 18, 2008 3:52 PM CDT

Summary of Wade Phillips' press conference from today.

Deon Anderson and Roy Williams are out, Anthony Spencer didn't practice, he's having trouble with the knee, we're trying to be cautious there, we'll investigate it further. Sam Hurd was limited, but ran around pretty well. Kyle Kosier went through everything in practice and looked good, I have a positive feeling about that, we'll see how sore he is tomorrow. He could have played a game today, if he's real sore tomorrow it could be a problem, but we're encouraged.

Spencer got through the game OK, but his knee wasn't feeling good today, we're being cautious. I don't know about his status for the game. It's questionable.

I did feel good about Kosier today, he worked with the first team, he held own in rush drills with guys like Canty. We'll see how he is tomorrow. He could have played a game today. If he's ready to play, he'll start.

Pat Watkins is a big part of special teams and he's good on all teams, good blocker on kickoff returns, he does the big four on special teams. We'll watch him some, don't want to lose him on ST, especially since Anderson isn't there, we may sub for him some on the nickel and dime defenses. Courtney Brown is getting more reps and will help us in some sub-packages, we don't want Watkins to play every play on defense and special teams.

Donald Driver and Greg Jennings are outstanding WR's. I like Driver a lot, great competitor, I have great respect for the way he plays, all out on every play. I always worry about him.

Guys who can play man-to-man today are special (Woodson and Harris), the offense has so many advantages so it's hard to play that way. They do a heck of a job, I haven't seen any other teams do it the way they do.

Aaron Rouse (sub for Atari Bigby) played some last week against Detroit. He's a big, tall guy with range, he knows what he's doing and played well last week.

Terence Newman looked fine, full participation in practice at LCB and in the nickel stuff. He looks full speed to me.

We may sign a FB on Saturday and play him, maybe sign three of them (seemed like a joke). Jason Witten and Tony Curtis are versatile, Bennett hasn't done it as much. We might put Marion Barber at fullback and someone else at tailback.

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FB options on the team?

other than TE’s – is there an oliver hoyte type, back up LB person who can play FB in a pinch? haven’t we used Spears as a goal line blocking back?

by Scoobay on Sep 18, 2008 3:56 PM CDT reply actions

I saw Hoyte got cut..

I think Curtis should get fill in when needed

"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 Sep 18, 2008 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions

taste of their own medicane

If Hurd is healthy?

"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 Sep 18, 2008 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions

Sux

To hear about Spencer’s knee.

I’m pissed about that.

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by silverblue5 on Sep 18, 2008 3:58 PM CDT reply actions

Barber at fullback

and Felix at HB? Seems like someone has been watching my Madden online strategies.

by bryangene on Sep 18, 2008 4:49 PM CDT reply actions

please please play man-to-man on us...

that would be a wrap if you do….

"They need security in the world, Craig!"

by Tuna Helper on Sep 18, 2008 4:56 PM CDT reply actions

I was thinking exactly the same thing

The only way teams have taken TO out of a game has been with double teams +. I don’t think there is a CB in the league who can cover TO play in and play out. And with Romo so tuned into Owens, it would be MURDER.

So. I predict they don’t stay in it much if at all. They’ll do like Jim Johnson did and decide they can’t let TO single-handedly kill them and they’ll play zones against him. I’d be surprised if it doesn’t happen that way.

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

by dunkman on Sep 18, 2008 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions

GB is stubborn

They let Plax get busy vs. Al Harris during the playoffs.

"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 Sep 18, 2008 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions

Hope they didn't rush Spencer back too soon

He was already misdiagnosed once and could have had the knee scoped earlier in the pre-season.

It’s a long season, and we’ll need him healthy.

I didn’t think Kosier would be this far along by the 3rd game. I’d like him to play, but at the same time…(see Spencer above)

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

by APerfectStar on Sep 18, 2008 5:19 PM CDT reply actions

I hear u

I was thinking the same thing. You know he is afraid Holland starts and never looks back.

"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 Sep 18, 2008 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions

I'm sure Kosier is a bit worried about that too

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

by APerfectStar on Sep 18, 2008 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions

was wade joking

about playing MB3 at fullback?
Could you guys imagine Marion blocking for felix????

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by TrueBlue24 on Sep 18, 2008 7:01 PM CDT reply actions

They did practice that formation at TC

But if I remember Grizz’s reports, either MB3 would take the ball on a quick run up the middle, or El Gato would go out into a pass route. Still, I’d like to see it. Who knows what Garrett has cooked up behind closed doors.

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

by APerfectStar on Sep 18, 2008 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions

exactly

I envision the formation being used for tosses and passing situations, then Marion being a traditional lead blocker..

"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 Sep 18, 2008 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions

That is by far the best possible solution.....and the way it should be ...period...

Barber and Jones should be on the field together at least 50% of our plays….Barber playing HB/FB is brilliant….I would rather they be in a split formation with Barber lined up on the right side, Felix on the left…, as opposed to an I formation….strong side, weak side……no team would have a clue which direction we’re going….either back can dive up the gut, Barber toss right, Felix toss left…..Felix sweep right with Barber and TE leading the way, fake toss left to Felix with a delayed counter to Barber…etc. etc. etc…..so so so many different scenarios, not even gonna get into what elements of the passing game it would enhance, check downs, screens, flares, wheel routes to either side…….brilliant……….This puts all our weapons on display……….We don’t even need a regular FB…..as any of our TE’s can play an H-back blocking role from time to time…..I hope they don’t go out and sign another FB…a complete waste of roster spot…

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by BoyzRback on Sep 19, 2008 4:40 AM CDT up reply actions

TO - Double Teamed

I have been busy and I am behind on my reading so someone may have mentioned this in other threads.

TO did you guys see him blocking down field? TO is THE MAN, and his first catch of the game. He had to know what was coming and he still went air borne to make the reception.

After he burned them the double teamed him and opened up the middle. If Hurd is back we make get to see if he can handle the job (nr 3 WR).

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by stxshooter on Sep 18, 2008 7:45 PM CDT reply actions

TO looks even better than last year so far

and he gets zero credit from anyone but Cowboys fans. Too bad. He’s remarkable.

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

by dunkman on Sep 19, 2008 6:25 AM CDT up reply actions

The GB media asked Wade

… how Romo was able to put up with TO. Wade said everybody gets along great with Terrell, that he has never been a problem for anybody in Dallas (since Wade showed up anyhow).

Dead silence from the press. More dead silence. Wade says, “I guess that’s it?” Dead silence. More dead silence. Finally (from Wade’s end?) a click and a dial tone.

The link.

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

by OskieOskie on Sep 19, 2008 8:24 AM CDT up reply actions

I just heard it,

the silence was weird, but Dallas has learned to accept this as the norm for the rest of the year.

Felix the Cat, no its Uncle Felix!!!

by cowboy78 on Sep 19, 2008 8:56 AM CDT up reply actions

Yep Remember

what they did to the Pats – everyone’s darling – when the camera thing kicked off? It’s what they do.

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

by dunkman on Sep 19, 2008 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions

GB has media?

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

by APerfectStar on Sep 19, 2008 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions

Hilarious!

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

by dunkman on Sep 19, 2008 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions

He needs to come up big in Lambeau....I see this as a bigger test than Philly...

A victory in GB cements our domination, and should make us the clear cut favorites to win it all……..just to shut up these media doubters once and for all would make my day…………I would love to see an article on how well Rodgers played in a losing effort……..

A true diehard Cowboys fan since 1975.

by BoyzRback on Sep 19, 2008 6:37 AM CDT reply actions

Yeah right

the media doubters will then tout the gints due to their “inexplicably” better D without osi and strahan (cupcake schedule is the real reason) will be the next one and if dallas beats them it will be, yeah but they cannot win in Dec and the playoffs. Quit holding your breath on the mainstream media, its been said “you can crap in one hand and hope in the other, and see which one fills up first”.

Repeat after me Embrace the HATE, you will feel alot better once you do.

As far as the team goes, I doubt Romo, Witten, TO (maybe not), etc really care about what is being said about them they just want to play the games and that is what makes them winners.

Felix the Cat, no its Uncle Felix!!!

by cowboy78 on Sep 19, 2008 7:58 AM CDT up reply actions

They're somewhat correct, though.

Unfortunately, until the Cowboys do win in the playoffs, they should have a little bit of doubt about them. The Cowboys dominated the Giants twice last year, but lost when it counted. Until someone beats them in the playoffs, they are the world champions.

by Baked Potato Soup on Sep 19, 2008 10:12 AM CDT up reply actions

There's nothing magic about winning in the playoffs

that’s a phrase for people who can’t figure out what to criticize. No team that wins as many games as Dallas has the potential to continues to lose in the playoffs. The reason it never happens is because it’s not magic. Good teams eventually win games, regular season and playoffs. There is no actual reason other than bad breaks for their not having won last year or the year before. Romo has had exactly two shots as a starter, and not one guy is still on the roster from that mythical 12 years ago.

It’s a red herring. Of course they have to win in the playoffs. It’s been mathematically demonstrated to be the only way to get to the Super Bowl. But continuing to lay that line is weak analysis by the media.

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

by dunkman on Sep 19, 2008 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions

I agree

It’s such a fascinatingly circular argument.

I got asked about it by a student this weekend, and it made sense in an odd perspective from him. He’s 18, and was 4 when Dallas last won the SB. From his perspective the question can easily get phrased that Dallas “always” chokes.

But I, who has been a Cowboys fan for, what, 36-7 years? Something like that. I remember all but the first 2 Super Bowls well. I’m told I watched those, but I don’t remember them :)

So for me, I’ve had 4 Super Bowl wins and many other great victories. They’ve had two disappointing losses, in a row; and I really wasn’t all that disappointed at Seattle because I thought we were playing over our heads at that point.

Meh. Two Years. Meh. Who Cares?

I’m also a Rangers fan, so I have no problems putting Cowboy seasons into perspective. We’re lucky to be fans of the Boyz, and I think much of the commentary is simple jealousy.

by rhodri2112 on Sep 20, 2008 12:00 AM CDT up reply actions

You are spot on

popular teams make the media money when they talk about them, and controversy sells. It won’t even stop if the Boys win the Super Bowl.

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

by dunkman on Sep 19, 2008 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions

Cowboys Vs Giants

I memory serves – The Cowboys beat the Giants everywhere but the score board.

I live and die with the Dallas Cowboys

by stxshooter on Sep 19, 2008 12:15 PM CDT reply actions

Barber at FB

would be sweet, he could take guy down with 1 arm free and other with the ball, now he has both, hopefully this week well see barber light someone up like a christmas tree!

Boys' Fan since i was born!

by Hightone1 on Sep 19, 2008 5:02 PM CDT reply actions