DMN Blog: T. Archer: Wade Philips Speaks
Wade Philips speaks:
Here we talk about the defensive coordinator move:
Stewart's firing was difficult for Phillips because he has such a close relationship with Stewart from their days together in San Diego. Stewart has yet to resurface in the NFL as an assistant but he will be paid through this season.
"It was something we had to do, so that's what we did," Phillips said. "He understood the whole thing and I kept him well-informed as to what was going on and what we were doing. I think he'll bounce back because he's a really good coach ... We've shown improvement on defense [the last two seasons] and Stew had a lot to do with that."
Phillips said "it wouldn't be fair to bring somebody in or move somebody up and have me basically do it," Phillips said, "so that's what we're doing."
Are there enough hours in the day?
"You see it more with offensive coaches but a lot of offensive head coaches are offensive coordinator," Phillips said. "I think it's possible to do on the defensive side also. Throughout the years a lot of guys had done it more offensively than defensively and that it's a little easier than defensively because you've got to make game decisions offensively some. So game-wise, I've got to be on top if it both ways, which is a little harder but as far as getting ready during the week it shouldn't change that much."
On Roy Williams and replacing TO:
Among the things on the to-do list for the Cowboys is replacing Terrell Owens' statistics. He scored 38 touchdowns in three seasons, but Wade Phillips likes what he has in Roy Williams, Patrick Crayton, Miles Austin and Sam Hurd at receiver.
It's possible the Cowboys look to the draft for another receiver as well, even if owner and general manager Jerry Jones said it is not a must.
"That's what we've got to address," Phillips said of loss of Owens' stats. "He had over 1,000 yards and 20 touchdowns last year and the year before he had more than that. We do think we have good players, young players especially, that we think can come through. And plus we've got Roy Williams."
Williams and Tony Romo have already had regular throwing sessions this off-season and the formal off-season program does not start until March 30. But clearly the Cowboys need those two to hit it off on the field in order for the offense to function at a high rate.
"[Williams] can help us and I think he will once he gets in with the quarterback and the off-season and the regular season and preseason and all that," Phillips said. "He's got great talent and he works hard. He's going to fit in well with our guys."
ON the FA signings:
Here's Wade Phillips' take on all three
Brooking, who played under Phillips for two years in Atlanta: "He's a five-time Pro Bowler and he can play in the nickel and play well," Phillips said. "I think he still has a lot left."
Olshansky, who was a three-year starter for Phillips with the Chargers: "I think he's got some [pass rush] potential that hasn't been tapped enough. He's one of the strongest guys in the league and we've got to get him to utilize that as far as pass rush. But he's such a strong run player it helps your front seven."
Sensabaugh, who spent his first four years in Jacksonville and was coached by Dave Campo and DeCamillis: "Sensabaugh's a cover safety. He can play strong [safety] but he can cover well, so that gives us some versatility. They can't split out a tight end on us or a back. He can play the slot guy and play man to man so he gives us some versatiluty at strong safety that we hadn't had."
Here we talk about the defensive coordinator move:
Stewart's firing was difficult for Phillips because he has such a close relationship with Stewart from their days together in San Diego. Stewart has yet to resurface in the NFL as an assistant but he will be paid through this season.
"It was something we had to do, so that's what we did," Phillips said. "He understood the whole thing and I kept him well-informed as to what was going on and what we were doing. I think he'll bounce back because he's a really good coach ... We've shown improvement on defense [the last two seasons] and Stew had a lot to do with that."
Phillips said "it wouldn't be fair to bring somebody in or move somebody up and have me basically do it," Phillips said, "so that's what we're doing."
Are there enough hours in the day?
"You see it more with offensive coaches but a lot of offensive head coaches are offensive coordinator," Phillips said. "I think it's possible to do on the defensive side also. Throughout the years a lot of guys had done it more offensively than defensively and that it's a little easier than defensively because you've got to make game decisions offensively some. So game-wise, I've got to be on top if it both ways, which is a little harder but as far as getting ready during the week it shouldn't change that much."
On Roy Williams and replacing TO:
Among the things on the to-do list for the Cowboys is replacing Terrell Owens' statistics. He scored 38 touchdowns in three seasons, but Wade Phillips likes what he has in Roy Williams, Patrick Crayton, Miles Austin and Sam Hurd at receiver.
It's possible the Cowboys look to the draft for another receiver as well, even if owner and general manager Jerry Jones said it is not a must.
"That's what we've got to address," Phillips said of loss of Owens' stats. "He had over 1,000 yards and 20 touchdowns last year and the year before he had more than that. We do think we have good players, young players especially, that we think can come through. And plus we've got Roy Williams."
Williams and Tony Romo have already had regular throwing sessions this off-season and the formal off-season program does not start until March 30. But clearly the Cowboys need those two to hit it off on the field in order for the offense to function at a high rate.
"[Williams] can help us and I think he will once he gets in with the quarterback and the off-season and the regular season and preseason and all that," Phillips said. "He's got great talent and he works hard. He's going to fit in well with our guys."
ON the FA signings:
Here's Wade Phillips' take on all three
Brooking, who played under Phillips for two years in Atlanta: "He's a five-time Pro Bowler and he can play in the nickel and play well," Phillips said. "I think he still has a lot left."
Olshansky, who was a three-year starter for Phillips with the Chargers: "I think he's got some [pass rush] potential that hasn't been tapped enough. He's one of the strongest guys in the league and we've got to get him to utilize that as far as pass rush. But he's such a strong run player it helps your front seven."
Sensabaugh, who spent his first four years in Jacksonville and was coached by Dave Campo and DeCamillis: "Sensabaugh's a cover safety. He can play strong [safety] but he can cover well, so that gives us some versatility. They can't split out a tight end on us or a back. He can play the slot guy and play man to man so he gives us some versatiluty at strong safety that we hadn't had."
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