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Todd Archer: Patrick Crayton speaks the truth in saying Wade PHillips too 'soft'
10:30 AM CDT on Saturday, October 23, 2010
SportsDayDFW.com
Cowboys beat writer Todd Archer answered your questions in a chat Friday. Here are some highlights.
Todd asks ... Do you take what Patrick Crayton said seriously, or is this a case of him getting a few parting shots at his former team?
Todd Archer: Actually, I don't think Patrick Crayton was taking shots. I think he was speaking the truth. We've known Wade Phillips does not have any input on the offensive game plan. The coach has said as much this year and that's not too much of a surprise. Sean Payton is not in Gregg Williams' ear putting the defense together in New Orleans. As far as Phillips letting things slide, again, I think he's telling the truth. Players like coaches who treat them like men, and that's what Phillips will do. The problem sometimes is that there are players that have not earned that kind of trust. I think that's what Crayton was getting at.
Rick asks ... If Dallas loses Monday, why not fire Wade and see what Garrett can do in 10 games as interim coach? Why on earth not?
Todd Archer: Jerry Jones has consistently said Wade Phillips is safe. I understand your reasoning and might agree with you but I don't see it happening. Sorry.
Rob asks ... It was mentioned that when Holland took over for Kosier last game he looked lost and played terribly. If so, how can we possibly play well when the Giants' front four is much more capable than team we've played thus far? Romo has had no time to throw against less effective fronts than the Giants.
DCFanatic asks ... Do you think the Giants come out and attack Mike Jenkins to see if he's up to the challenge now that's got a the 'PI Target' on his back?
Todd Archer: If you were Eli Manning, wouldn't you? Nicks is having a really good year already and you go that way anyway. So, yes, Jenkins will be targeted.
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10:30 AM CDT on Saturday, October 23, 2010
SportsDayDFW.com
Cowboys beat writer Todd Archer answered your questions in a chat Friday. Here are some highlights.
Todd asks ... Do you take what Patrick Crayton said seriously, or is this a case of him getting a few parting shots at his former team?
Todd Archer: Actually, I don't think Patrick Crayton was taking shots. I think he was speaking the truth. We've known Wade Phillips does not have any input on the offensive game plan. The coach has said as much this year and that's not too much of a surprise. Sean Payton is not in Gregg Williams' ear putting the defense together in New Orleans. As far as Phillips letting things slide, again, I think he's telling the truth. Players like coaches who treat them like men, and that's what Phillips will do. The problem sometimes is that there are players that have not earned that kind of trust. I think that's what Crayton was getting at.
Rick asks ... If Dallas loses Monday, why not fire Wade and see what Garrett can do in 10 games as interim coach? Why on earth not?
Todd Archer: Jerry Jones has consistently said Wade Phillips is safe. I understand your reasoning and might agree with you but I don't see it happening. Sorry.
Rob asks ... It was mentioned that when Holland took over for Kosier last game he looked lost and played terribly. If so, how can we possibly play well when the Giants' front four is much more capable than team we've played thus far? Romo has had no time to throw against less effective fronts than the Giants.
DCFanatic asks ... Do you think the Giants come out and attack Mike Jenkins to see if he's up to the challenge now that's got a the 'PI Target' on his back?
Todd Archer: If you were Eli Manning, wouldn't you? Nicks is having a really good year already and you go that way anyway. So, yes, Jenkins will be targeted.
Click here to read the entire chat
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