2011 NFL OffSeason

[chefcraig]

Come to think of it, it looks like he'll be playing on yet another rotten team this year!

seattle, detroit....cincinnati. dallas, yup, shitey stuff there

Even so, he has more playoff wins (2, I think) than Romo. Still, the Cowboys have so many issues right now that what Little Texan says about playing for the draft makes a great deal of sense.

[PETE'S BROTHER]

Even so, he has more playoff wins (2, I think) than Romo. Still, the Cowboys have so many issues right now that what Little Texan says about playing for the draft makes a great deal of sense.

even if jerry jones sets that in motion, he would die of a compound aneurysm before the end of the season. the upside, maybe we could see it live on a sunday. (not seriously wishing death upon the asshole)

[chefcraig]

even if jerry jones sets that in motion, he would die of a compound aneurysm before the end of the season. the upside, maybe we could see it live on a sunday. (not seriously wishing death upon the asshole)

They really are in a shitty position. To play out the string would be unfair to the fans, but at this point there really isn't much to play for other than pride. Then again, the NFC stinks right now, so anything is possible. And hell, the only team with a worse record (San Francisco 1-6) won't even be in the country next week.

[PETE'S BROTHER]

however, playing out for pride won't happen. with no/veeeery little chance of the playoffs, whom on that team is gonna step up and play with reckless abandon going into an ofseason with a good chance of not playin' next year, let alone having any binding contracts.

[PETE'S BROTHER]

a couple guys at work mentioned too, it seems like some players are already puttin' a little less oomph into routes, blocks, etc. "if my number ain't called, i ain't tryin'" type of thing

[chefcraig]

however, playing out for pride won't happen. with no/veeeery little chance of the playoffs, whom on that team is gonna step up and play with reckless abandon going into an ofseason with a good chance of not playin' next year, let alone having any binding contracts.

Astute point, friend. The more you look, the more signs there are that a work stoppage is a foregone conclusion.

a couple guys at work mentioned too, it seems like some players are already puttin' a little less oomph into routes, blocks, etc. "if my number ain't called, i ain't tryin'" type of thing

Oh yeah, you could clearly see the switch shutting off later in the game. It was hard to watch, and I've no love for the Cowboys at all.

[Dan]

Sweet As.Green Bay Take The Win.

[lesfunk]

Favray looks almost like he got his jaw busted. is it possible for a big pussy to be a tough bastard at the same time?
NE wins. Jets Lose. Sorry Mr. Walker

[PETE'S BROTHER]

do not forget to vote

http://www.packers.com/fan-zone/pro-bowl-ballot.html

[Dan]

Packer's Kicked Some Ass On the Field.

[PETE'S BROTHER]

YEZZiR!

[chefcraig]

According to ESPN, Wade Phillips still hasn't shown up for work this morning. Also, a 4PM(CT) news conference is scheduled.

Wade Phillips not at Valley Ranch

[chefcraig]

Wade Phillips Fired

Source: ESPN

Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones fired coach Wade Phillips on Monday, sources told ESPN's Chris Mortensen and Ed Werder.

The move comes less than a year after he was given a two-year contract extension for leading the Cowboys to their first playoff win in over a decade. He will be replaced by offensive coordinator Jason Garrett, the sources said.

The end for Phillips came after a 45-7 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night extended Dallas' losing streak to five games as the Cowboys -- which began the season with Super Bowl expectations -- fell to 1-7 overall.

Phillips ends his time in Dallas with a 35-23 record, having won two NFC East titles and getting the Cowboys' first playoff victory since 1996. Phillips is 83-65 overall as a head coach.

Jones, who had never fired a coach in-season since purchasing the team in 1989, had said multiple times that Phillips would finish out this season. The owner cited research showing interim coaches are not successful and that was a deterrent for him making the change.

But the Cowboys' five-game slide -- during which they've been outscored 179-107 -- has made things difficult for Jones, who even apologized publicly to fans. In two of the games, Phillips questioned the passion of his team and wasn't sure if he lost them.

[Jagermeister]

Wade Phillips Fired

Source: ESPN

Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones fired coach Wade Phillips on Monday, sources told ESPN's Chris Mortensen and Ed Werder.

The move comes less than a year after he was given a two-year contract extension for leading the Cowboys to their first playoff win in over a decade. He will be replaced by offensive coordinator Jason Garrett, the sources said.

The end for Phillips came after a 45-7 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night extended Dallas' losing streak to five games as the Cowboys -- which began the season with Super Bowl expectations -- fell to 1-7 overall.

Phillips ends his time in Dallas with a 35-23 record, having won two NFC East titles and getting the Cowboys' first playoff victory since 1996. Phillips is 83-65 overall as a head coach.

Jones, who had never fired a coach in-season since purchasing the team in 1989, had said multiple times that Phillips would finish out this season. The owner cited research showing interim coaches are not successful and that was a deterrent for him making the change.

But the Cowboys' five-game slide -- during which they've been outscored 179-107 -- has made things difficult for Jones, who even apologized publicly to fans. In two of the games, Phillips questioned the passion of his team and wasn't sure if he lost them.

it's about time.

[Dan]

That's Great News.