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PunkinDrublic · 09-22-2010, 04:24 PM

Update at 2pm EST – Rumour – Cowboys on the verge of firing Wade Phillips Written by Kevin Lee
on September 22, 2010

UPDATE – 2pm EST – Jon Gruden has a clause in his MNF contract that won’t allow him to leave his analyst position to take the Cowboys HC position if Phillips was fired. As well, Tony Dungee has gone on record as saying he won’t coach this year.

It shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone who follows the NFL that Dallas Cowboys head coach Wade Phillips is on a short leash. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has gone on the record saying that the 0-2 start is “quite a setback” for the organization.

Word now comes from two great sources close to the organization that Jones is gauging interest from a few former NFL head coaches currently working on TV networks. CBS in-studio analyst Bill Cowher is Jones number one choice to replace Phillips. His second choice is NFL Network/Fox analyst Brian Billick. Both Cowher and Billick have Super Bowl rings, something Jones really wants to have when it comes to who will be leading his struggling team.

Many feel the players have tuned out Phillips and last Friday was a clear example of how this situation continues to snowball. Phillips got into details on Monday about Friday’s practice. “Do I think it could be better? Sure,” Phillips said. “Do I think we had a bad practice Friday? Yes, we told them that in the meeting. We went back over it and said, ‘Hey, we didn’t practice well enough.’” How does the same thing occur that has happened over the past two years under Phillips watch? Enough is enough and now is the time for Jones to pull the plug on him. It’s plain to see that the team has no identity and have tuned out Phillips.

I am told that if the Cowboys lose to the Houston Texans on Sunday that Jones won’t hesitate in firing Phillips. Two other possible candidates that have surfaced are Marty Schottenheimer and Steve Mariucci. Schottenheimer who last patrolled the sidelines for San Diego back in 2006-07, was fired by the Chargers in February of 2007. His 5-13 playoff record is definitely not appealing. While Mariucci has a 3-4 playoff record, he hasn’t coached since the 2005 season after a three year stint in Detroit.

Regardless, of what happens in Houston this Sunday, Jones needs to fire Phillips if he hopes to have his team in the playoffs come January. I for one truly believe one of the 4 names I have mentioned will be wearing that Star on their hat come early next week.

More to come as the week unfolds. I can be contacted at kevinlee@prosportsblogging.com anytime.

Kevin

Pioli Zombie · 09-22-2010, 04:48 PM

Doug Flutie takes the Bills to the playoffs 2 years in a row and on the eve of the playoff game that moron decides to put in Rob Johnson. Brilliant. Pure talent took the Cowboys as far as they've gotten. Phillips is a reeruned version of his reeruned father.

Fish · 09-22-2010, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by PunkinDrublic

This isn't just some random gossip site rumor mongering. I was listening to the local sports talk radio at lunch. It's widely believed that Wades coaching days are numbered and Jerry might pull the trigger after this weekend.

Meh... rumors are as useful as opinions... and sports talk radio isn't much better....

**The Franchise** · 09-22-2010, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

There's no doubt in my mind that WHEN the Cowboys lose to Houston, Wade is fired.

But, "Dead head Red" as some refer to Jason G should be gone as well. Jason and Wade make nearly the same $ and JG was hired on as the OC prior to them hiring Wade, it was failed from the start. Jason runs the offense and it flat out sucks right now...

This.

CaliforniaChief · 09-22-2010, 04:51 PM

Jimmy Johnson grab your torch.

**Rain Man** · 09-22-2010, 04:52 PM

I hope Jerry doesn't recruit Norv from San Diego. If he likes Wade, you know he likes Norv.

PunkinDrublic · 09-22-2010, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by KC Fish

Meh... rumors are as useful as opinions... and sports talk radio isn't much better....

Yeah but the Super Bowl is in Dallas this year and Jerry Jones will be humiliated if the Cowgirls don't make it. That is why I think Wade is gone if they lose to Houston.

**DaKCMan AP** · 09-22-2010, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by PunkinDrublic

Jon Gruden has a clause in his MNF contract that won’t allow him to leave his analyst position to take the Cowboys HC position if Phillips was fired.

That's what lawyers are for.

Cowher > Gruden >> Billick

Hug it Out Dan · 09-22-2010, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by kstater

A. Still don't know why they didn't fire him after last year.

B. Marty is dead to me if he goes to Dallas. I could stomach SD, but not Dallas.

Marty won't coach again.

Hug it Out Dan · 09-22-2010, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

I hope Jerry doesn't recruit Norv from San Diego. If he likes Wade, you know he likes Norv.

Jerry's already pissed off this Cowboys team started off slow.

think what Norv turner would do to that team.

Fish · 09-22-2010, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by PunkinDrublic

Yeah but the Super Bowl is in Dallas this year and Jerry Jones will be humiliated if the Cowgirls don't make it. That is why I think Wade is gone if they lose to Houston.

JJ is likely smart enough to realize that firing your head coach after the third game of the season isn't the best way to ensure a Superbowl appearance that year.... if that would be his motivation for a firing, then he'd instantly overtake Al Davis...

Phillips deserves to be fired, but I can't see this as being the time, or the reasoning for it...

**Rain Man** · 09-22-2010, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Laces Out Dan

Marty won't coach again.

I thought Marty was on record at some point hinting that he'd come back to the Chiefs. I don't have a link for it, but I thought I read it here at some point.

**MahiMike** · 09-22-2010, 05:41 PM

I'm callin' bullshit. Too many misspellings in this article.

ClevelandBronco · 09-22-2010, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by PunkinDrublic

I am told that if the Cowboys lose to the Houston Texans on Sunday that Jones won’t hesitate in firing Phillips. Two other possible candidates that have surfaced are Marty Schottenheimer and Steve Mariucci.

I hope it isn't Marty. I'm tired of seeing him coach teams I dislike. I have the same problem with Wade. I want him to win, but I want the team to lose.

PunkinDrublic · 09-22-2010, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ClevelandBronco

I hope it isn't Marty. I'm tired of seeing him coach teams I dislike. I have the same problem with Wade. I want him to win, but I want the team to lose.

Wade is the textbook definition of a coaching retread. He is a decent defensive coordinator at best. He is the beneficiary of the good ol boys network.

**bevischief** · 09-22-2010, 06:10 PM

Haley is looking at houses in Dallas...

09-22-2010, 04:24 PM
PunkinDrublic Stay down bitch! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Plano, TX Casino cash: $6480670	NFL Rumor: Wade Phillips fired by Monday if the Cowgirls lose. Update at 2pm EST – Rumour – Cowboys on the verge of firing Wade Phillips Written by Kevin Lee on September 22, 2010 UPDATE – 2pm EST – Jon Gruden has a clause in his MNF contract that won’t allow him to leave his analyst position to take the Cowboys HC position if Phillips was fired. As well, Tony Dungee has gone on record as saying he won’t coach this year. It shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone who follows the NFL that Dallas Cowboys head coach Wade Phillips is on a short leash. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has gone on the record saying that the 0-2 start is “quite a setback” for the organization. Word now comes from two great sources close to the organization that Jones is gauging interest from a few former NFL head coaches currently working on TV networks. CBS in-studio analyst Bill Cowher is Jones number one choice to replace Phillips. His second choice is NFL Network/Fox analyst Brian Billick. Both Cowher and Billick have Super Bowl rings, something Jones really wants to have when it comes to who will be leading his struggling team. Many feel the players have tuned out Phillips and last Friday was a clear example of how this situation continues to snowball. Phillips got into details on Monday about Friday’s practice. “Do I think it could be better? Sure,” Phillips said. “Do I think we had a bad practice Friday? Yes, we told them that in the meeting. We went back over it and said, ‘Hey, we didn’t practice well enough.’” How does the same thing occur that has happened over the past two years under Phillips watch? Enough is enough and now is the time for Jones to pull the plug on him. It’s plain to see that the team has no identity and have tuned out Phillips. I am told that if the Cowboys lose to the Houston Texans on Sunday that Jones won’t hesitate in firing Phillips. Two other possible candidates that have surfaced are Marty Schottenheimer and Steve Mariucci. Schottenheimer who last patrolled the sidelines for San Diego back in 2006-07, was fired by the Chargers in February of 2007. His 5-13 playoff record is definitely not appealing. While Mariucci has a 3-4 playoff record, he hasn’t coached since the 2005 season after a three year stint in Detroit. Regardless, of what happens in Houston this Sunday, Jones needs to fire Phillips if he hopes to have his team in the playoffs come January. I for one truly believe one of the 4 names I have mentioned will be wearing that Star on their hat come early next week. More to come as the week unfolds. I can be contacted at kevinlee@prosportsblogging.com anytime. Kevin
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