Pro Football Talk reports Wade fired as Cowboys coach

[graffjd]

Here is a link reporting that multiple sources have confirmed that Wade is out and Jason Garret is interim coach

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/11/08/report-wade-phillips-out-as-cowboys-coach/

[GoSkins561]

Nooooooooo don't fire Wade, this is to much fun.

Wade is the man!!!!

[thebluefood]

No! It can't be. Don't fire Wade. We're just starting to have fun!

[graffjd]

There should be lots of fun still as it is reported that Garrett is to be the interim, lol

[authentic]

Adam_Schefter Now a Dallas coach is texting that if Wade Phillips has been fired, he and other assistants don't know it yet.
less than a minute ago via web

[Cowboys12]

Well everyone else is disappointed so let me add some excitement into this thread. Thank God!

[MartinC]

Its on ESPN Sports Centre right now. Wade has been fired.

A sad day for all Redskins fan.

The good news? Garrett has been appointed the interim HC.

[Cowboys12]

Adam_Schefter Now a Dallas coach is texting that if Wade Phillips has been fired, he and other assistants don't know it yet.
less than a minute ago via web

Babe Laufenberg(Spelling on that is wrong I'm sure) broke the story atleast 30 minutes ago. According to sources working for the Cowboys, he and is very close with Garrett and felt if the story was broke it would be from Babe.

[thebluefood]

Well everyone else is disappointed so let me add some excitement into this thread. Thank God!

You hold your tongue! This is a day of mourning. :(

[MrSilverMaC]

NNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Damn you jerry!!!!!! Damn YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Mr. Cooke]

God Bless you, Wade.

[War Paint]

Garret has been named HC.

[Cowboys12]

Adam_Schefter Adam Schefter
Finally, confirmation: Ed Werder and Chris Mortensen now reporting, Wade is out.
1 minute ago

[ouvan59]

"It just doesn't matter. It just doesn't matter. It just doesn't matter. It just doesn't matter. It just doesn't matter..." - Tripper Harrison


Jerrah's still going to be buying the groceries and being the face of the franchise. This just opens the door for Norv.

[Boss_Hogg]

Wade, I appreciate all you have done for the 2010 Cowboys.

[Larry Brown #43]

Some of the commenters under the PFT story are talking about how JJ needs to fire himself too. I bet they were the same ones who were raving about how talented the Cowboys were before the season started.

[ConnSKINS26]

HAHAHAHA. Like Garrett is going to be any better.

I'm still sad though :(

[G.A.C.O.L.B.]

A sad day for all peoples of the world

Fixed that for you. Skins fans are hardly the only ones who love Wade Phillips.

This is such a travesty. I don't know if I've ever been this upset over a sports story. Just ****ed up man. WADE DESERVES BETTER THAN THIS!!!!

(And now I need a new sig. Blah)

[ixcuincle]

Nothing's going to change. The Cowboys will still be bad.

The organization is corrupted from the FO to the players, and the coaches. Removing one figurehead won't change anything, but it had to be done to pacify critics.

The Cowboys will continue to struggle if no one protects their quarterback. Until they realize their deficiencies and address them, they will continue to be a bad team, this season, and next season, and until they fix that OL.

[No Excuses]

How do I send him a thank you card for his performance this year?

[TD_washingtonredskins]

We have to hope that Garrett does just enough to be signed as the permanent replacement for 2011 and beyond.

[Goaldeje]

Any chance the Chargers fire Norv at season end and Jerruh gets him?

Please?

[FanboyOf91]

NNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Damn you jerry!!!!!! Damn YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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[jflow78]

Man, I feel real bad for Wade. I always liked the guy and it wasn't his fault he was born to never win a SB as a head coach or be as soft as a marshmallow. The guy's a great DC (when he's not HCing) and I'm sure he'll get a job somewhere next season, maybe even a HC spot with all the HC spots that are going to be open.

I really am disappointed. There was such a level of comfort in seeing Wade over there on the sidelines with a confused "WTF" look on his face for nearly half of every game.

I really am sad, I wish Wade well in all his endeavors and I would even be tempted to give him a spot as an honorary Redskin for the massive, thought to be impossible, miracle of a season this has been.

The man did what few others (nobody but Skins fans) thought could be possible. He is a hero to me. If only every team (except the Skins) could have a man like Wade in charge.

RIP Wade the Cowboy killer. May you visit other teams in the NFC East (not named Redskins), and may Jerry Jones rue the day he let Jimmy Johnson go for the rest of his misguided life.

A moment of silence please................

[WhoRUSupposed2Be]

Fixed that for you. Skins fans are hardly the only ones who love Wade Phillips.

This is such a travesty. I don't know if I've ever been this upset over a sports story. Just ****ed up man. WADE DESERVES BETTER THAN THIS!!!!

(And now I need a new sig. Blah)

After all the sweat and tears that I put into the sig that you currently have now... you better rock it until this season is over :(

[ixcuincle]

I have no sympathy

The guy completely lost it this season and the team **** the bed against Green Bay

At least show some fight

[thebluefood]

Any chance the Chargers fire Norv at season end and Jerruh gets him?

Please?
The look on my face if they hire Norv:
http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ7E5gFtqcnRX3tJF7uVymv8sitmyZhI o_XCKxJpgPw-ad9Acg&t=1&usg=__Qzqr13kNCtowS_Kq7wqsT7JRB50=

[SWFLSkins]

Cowboys fire Phillips
The Cowboys have fired coach Wade Phillips, NFL Network's Michael Lombardi confirms.

[S.T.real,lights,out]

Soooo should we bring him in to run the 3-4 for us??

I kid i kid!!! :D

[DCranon21]

Well I guess that Facebook group is about to become no more :ols: He should of kept him on the sidelines.

Who JJ should fire is Mike Jenkins and that pathetic play to let James Jones score.

[WhoRUSupposed2Be]

Man, I feel real bad for Wade. I always liked the guy and it wasn't his fault he was born to never win a SB as a head coach or be as soft as a marshmallow. The guy's a great DC (when he's not HCing) and I'm sure he'll get a job somewhere next season, maybe even a HC spot with all the HC spots that are going to be open.

I really am disappointed. There was such a level of comfort in seeing Wade over there on the sidelines with a confused "WTF" look on his face for nearly half of every game.

I really am sad, I wish Wade well in all his endeavors and I would even be tempted to give him a spot as an honorary Redskin for the massive, thought to be impossible, miracle of a season this has been.

The man did what few others (nobody but Skins fans) thought could be possible. He is a hero to me. If only every team (except the Skins) could have a man like Wade in charge.

RIP Wade the Cowboy killer. May you visit other teams in the NFC East (not named Redskins), and may Jerry Jones rue the day he let Jimmy Johnson go for the rest of his misguided life.

A moment of silence please................

Bravo...

May Boy Heavens be the next dark cloud to hover over that organization now.

[Califan007]

SON OF A *****!!! :mad: :mad: :mad:

[SWFLSkins]

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa295/FLAMEonfire2/SAYINGS/fired.jpg

Well I quit before the season started so, nana nana na boo boo.

[Cowboys12]

According to Ed Werder, Romo had a say in the coaching change.. which stance he took on the matter I'm not sure, but that is the latest "breaking news."

[thebluefood]

http://www.nooooooooooooooo.com/

[joejccva71]

It's all over NFL.com, NFL network, and ESPN.com. Wade Phillips has been fired and Jason Garrett will take over as interim.

http://www.nfl.com
http://espn.go.com

Bye Bye Wade.

[stevenaa]

It's pure awesomeness down here on sport radio. The greatness is that everyone down here is down on Jerruh. He is worse then Snyder ever was as a meddling owner/professed GM. Only he's steadfast in not changing his role with the team. Greatness!!!!

[Darc Requiem]

Don't sweat it guys. Jason Garrett has been a terrible as their OC. So it looks like more good times are head.

[Cowboys12]

Don't sweat it guys. Jason Garrett has been a terrible as their OC. So it looks like more good times are head.

While I agree that our offense has been .. pathetic, I feel that the issue lies with the GM/HC in that area. The line was not addressed, we got a lucky card with Free so it could have been worse, but we cannot run the ball and we have no time to throw the ball. Bill Walsh couldn't get this offense clicking with this pathetic line we have and its pretty clear that Romo has made them look better than they actually were for years but age has caught up to them this season and it's gone from bad to worse.

[SoulRebel]

Its great that the cowboys suck so bad they had to do it, and after wade didn't challenge the kickoff fumble recovery I knew it was over for him. But I am sad to see it happen as they can only improve from here on out and that sucks. Just wish they would've stayed with wade for ever and continued to be a laughing stock for years. Now our rematch with them just might be competitive.

[SWFLSkins]

How can you get fired from a job you quit months ago?

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q109/sdjohnsonnt/The-Dallas-Cowboys-SUCK-.jpg

[Cowboys12]

Its great that the cowboys suck so bad they had to do it, and after wade didn't challenge the kickoff fumble recovery I knew it was over for him. But I am sad to see it happen as they can only improve from here on out and that sucks. Just wish they would've stayed with wade for ever and continued to be a laughing stock for years. Now our rematch with them just might be competitive.

Actually, he couldn't challenge it .. because he had used the last timeout on the previous drive by the Packers and you need at least one timeout to challenge. Now if you're talking about the muffed punt, yeah, I don't see why you wouldn't throw the flag there. Fortunately, the Packers felt sorry for us at that point and went for it on a 4th and 3 or something and failed to convert instead of running up the score.

[Homercles82]

Replacing a dog turd with a cat turd isn't much difference.

[mboyd784]

I'm gonna miss that guy.

[Boss_Hogg]

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['Skins_&_'Stons]

:D

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m239/thepistonsfanTRADEPAGE/REDSKINS%20PLUS/Rivals%20FAIL/00fc68d8.jpg

[Chicken Fried]

It pains me to say this, but we need the Girls to start winning. At this rate, they'll have a top 5 draft pick, and we all know we can't afford to have that team stockpile anymore talent. When they get their heads screwed on, we'll be screwed. They'll have a good pick anyway, but we don't want them to get a top player. Plus, it's not like they're going to the playoffs anyway.

[SWFLSkins]

It pains me to say this, but we need the Girls to start winning. At this rate, they'll have a top 5 draft pick, and we all know we can't afford to have that team stockpile anymore talent. When they get their heads screwed on, we'll be screwed. They'll have a good pick anyway, but we don't want them to get a top player. Plus, it's not like they're going to the playoffs anyway.

Stockpile talent? Where they been hiding in the parking lot?

[ixcuincle]

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s93/vagel117/jones.jpg

[Cowboys12]

It pains me to say this, but we need the Girls to start winning. At this rate, they'll have a top 5 draft pick, and we all know we can't afford to have that team stockpile anymore talent. When they get their heads screwed on, we'll be screwed. They'll have a good pick anyway, but we don't want them to get a top player. Plus, it's not like they're going to the playoffs anyway.

We're 3 OL, 3 DBs, and at least 1 MLB and probably a DE away from being half as "talented" as we're labeled. That's a lot to cover in one draft/FA season.

[MartinC]

It pains me to say this, but we need the Girls to start winning. At this rate, they'll have a top 5 draft pick, and we all know we can't afford to have that team stockpile anymore talent. When they get their heads screwed on, we'll be screwed. They'll have a good pick anyway, but we don't want them to get a top player. Plus, it's not like they're going to the playoffs anyway.

Don't worry Jerry will pick a skill player or a DB and ignore the O'line and linebacker needs they have. Just like Vinny did here for years.

The issues the Cowboys have start with Jerry and he is going nowhere. Thankfully.

[Cowboys12]

We're in much bigger need of DBs than LBs. Ware/Spencer/James/Lee is not too bad of a LB corp for next year. Newman/Jenkins/Scandrick/Sensabaugh/Ball scare the absolute crap out of me for next year.

[MartinC]

We're in much bigger need of DBs than LBs. Ware/Spencer/James/Lee is not too bad of a LB corp for next year. Newman/Jenkins/Scandrick/Sensabaugh/Ball scare the absolute crap out of me for next year.

I think you need ILB help badly, when I watch the Cowboys the only linebacker who shows up getting off blocks and making plays is Ware. I agree you need help at safety but your corners should be playing much better than they are - my theory is they just dont trust their safety help and are being tentative. Everyone playing the same coverage and actually trying to tackle would be a big bonus as well.

[MattFancy]

A nice collection of Wade pics during his time in Dallas...enjoy!

http://deadspin.com/5684699/a-childrens-treasury-of-wade-phillips-looking-befuddled-on-the-sideline/gallery/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+deadspin%2Ffull+%28Deadspin%2 9&utm_content=Google+Reader

[No_Pressure]

I hope that Bill Cowher isn't looking to coach again ever. Not that I think he would work with that Jerry Jones ever...

[ExoDus84]

I hope that Bill Cowher isn't looking to coach again ever. Not that I think he would work with that Jerry Jones ever...

If cowher coaches, he'll coach in Carolina, since there is almost 100% certainty he will not be retained. His home is in carolina, and I believe he expressed interest in the panthers' HC gig a year or two ago.

Please football gods...let the brokebacks hire Garrett as HC permanantly. Please please please....

[tr1]

There are a few things that are pretty interesting about this development:

Jerruh said he'd never make a move mid-season...is this Wade's doing? Did he figure it'd be better to quit than hang around with the bunch of under-achievers he has?

And, second, isn't it ironic that most of Jerruh's criticism this year has been on the offense...in particular, the playcalling that ignored the running game and Felix.

If I were Garrett, I'd realize that the only way to save my job, and possibly get promoted, would be to finish out with a string of wins.

Not likely.

So, now we go through the endless media barrage of 'who' will be the next leader of this TALENTED team.

:rotflmao:

Expect the pukes to be pre-Parcells.

Inept.

For many years.

This is just too sweet!

[tr1]

BTW, I think Wade is an excellent defensive coordinator...let's see how things play out for us this season.

[Qdeathstar]

...

You know, i think that this firing was more emotional than logical. Wade hasn't had a loosing season since being the cowboys head coach. This season was a real stinker, but that's on the players. None of them stepped up yesterday and the cowboys key player, Romo, was injured. Did Jones really expect Wade to win another game without Romo? I mean, you can tell Kitna or whatever his name is is just about the worst replacement for Romo.

Firing wade is going to be a mistake. Good for us though. For seasons to come. This almost makes me wish we still had Jim Zorn coaching, then we might have gotten a chance to land Wade.

[HailGreen28]

Its on ESPN Sports Centre right now. Wade has been fired.

A sad day for all Redskins fan.

The good news? Garrett has been appointed the interim HC.Seconded. Sign him to a long term deal now, Jerrah!!!!!111

[RANSKINS98]

Sherrys decision to fire wade is the biggest mistake in cowgirl history, man things were looking up for that team :D

[hamptonskinsfan]

the only thing that was doing somewhat good on that team was the defense and that was coached by Wade Phillips. Now that he is gone, that means they lose one of their strengths and continue with their weaknesses. Such a beautiful day.

[Leonard Washington]

the only thing that was doing somewhat good on that team was the defense and that was coached by Wade Phillips. Now that he is gone, that means they lose one of their strengths and continue with their weaknesses. Such a beautiful day.

I was thinking the same thing.

[Pskins]

I'm actually going to miss the butterball!

[SWFLSkins]

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[jflow78]

You know, if Dallas does ends up with a top 5 draft, and Jerry's running the show, there's a decent possibility that he ends up spending a gazillion dollars on a complete bust.

That's what I'm hoping for, I'm a cup half-full guy.

[Voice_of_Reason]

This makes me incredibly sad. I really wanted Wade there forever and ever.

[Bibby]

Now me and my buddy wont be able to crack Wade Phillip jokes everytime he is coaching the Cowboys..

[Symbol]

There should be lots of fun still as it is reported that Garrett is to be the interim, lol

I'm worried about this, actually. Let's assume for a moment that Garrett actually has/had half a mind. Now imagine that he used that half a mind and tanked his offense to make Wade look bad so that he might get him fired midway through the season so he could take over as HC. So, what if Dallass actually responds positively to this move. It's a very scary thought and I hate that I had it.

[DarrellsMyHero28]

I'm worried about this, actually. Let's assume for a moment that Garrett actually has/had half a mind. Now imagine that he used that half a mind and tanked his offense to make Wade look bad so that he might get him fired midway through the season so he could take over as HC. So, what if Dallass actually responds positively to this move. It's a very scary thought and I hate that I had it.

http://twitter.com/AlbertBreer/status/1744610086883329



I think Garrett has plenty of ability as a coach, but from what I hear majority of players in that locker room "don't like him at all"...

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/11/08/report-cowboys-players-not-big-jason-garrett-fans/?related=1


Report: Cowboys players not big Jason Garrett fans
Posted by Mike Florio on November 8, 2010 5:09 PM ET

As Jason Garrett gets settled in as interim coach of the Cowboys, Albert Breer of NFL Network sprays a little rain (or possibly a less clear liquid) on Garrett's parade.

Breer reports that he hears a majority of the players in the locker room "don't like [Garrett] at all."

Of course, it's not a popularity contest. As one league source told us on Sunday morning regarding the current head coach of the Vikings, "Brad Childress is disliked by all."

And yet when the players had an opportunity to lay down late in Sunday's game against the Cardinals to ensure Chilly would be fired, they chose winning.

So who cares if the players don't like Garrett. They apparently liked Wade Phillips, and that was good for one win in eight games.

Who knows if there's anything to it, but I like any type of problems in Dallas :ols:

[dockeryfan]

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[pjfootballer]

Good news Wade,

Just in time to play Santa Claus in the malls for the holidays.

[Perky72]

Good decision for the Cowboys.

But damned if their suckage shouldn't be the dictionary definition of schadenfreude. It's just so sweet!