DMN Blog: Cowboys, Giants practice report;Wade Phillips' future

[cowboyjoe]

Cowboys, Giants practice report
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Free safety Ken Hamlin (ankle) and right tackle Marc Colombo (ankle) were the only two players not to take part in Wednesday's practice at Cowboys Stadium.

Rookie linebacker Victor Butler took part in the session after Wade Phillips expressed concern Monday about a sprained left knee. Butler said he expects to be fine for Sunday. Tight end Jason Witten (foot), quarterback Tony Romo (back), linebacker DeMarcus Ware (foot) and safety Gerald Sensabaugh (thumb) took part in a full practice as well.

Running back Marion Barber is not on the injury report for the first time since Week 2. He suffered a quadriceps injury against the Giants and has been battling a fractured thumb in recent weeks.

For the Giants, Eli Manning too part in a full practice despite his foot injury. Running back Ahmad Bradshaw (ankle/foot) and safety Michaedl Ware (groin) did not practice. Linebacker Michael Boley (back) took part in a full work out and wide recever Derek Hagan (hamstring) was limited.

Running back D.J. Ware is out with a concussion.



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Wade Phillips' future
2:33 PM Wed, Dec 02, 2009 | Permalink | Yahoo! Buzz
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The Cowboys have an option on Wade Phillips' contract for 2010, which has not been exercised by owner and general manager Jerry Jones.

With five weeks left and the Cowboys atop the NFC East standings with an 8-3 record, how big is a fast finish for Phillips future?

"I don't know that it's anymore so for Wade than it is for anybody else on this team," Jones said during practice at Cowboys Stadium. "You're in coaching and then there's a lot of pressure to win, so that's there. But what we do here and how we get into these playoffs and get in with an advantage, have a game here, get a bye, all of those are things that look good for Wade."

Securing a bye would be extremely difficult with New Orleans undefeated and Minnesota having just one loss. Getting a playoff game at Cowboys Stadium would come with an NFC East crown for the second time in three years.

 

[Chocolate Lab]

Rookie linebacker Victor Butler took part in the session after Wade Phillips expressed concern Monday about a sprained left knee. Butler said he expects to be fine for Sunday.

Excellent!

 

[Tom [Giants fan]]

Ummmm, that safety for the Giants probably should be Michael Johnson.

Not only is Ware definitely out but it looks like Bradshaw is probably out too.

The Giants left a message on my phone asking me if I have a few carries in me.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Getting a playoff game at Cowboys Stadium would come with an NFC East crown for the second time in three years.

Jerry has to be praying for this every day.

 

[Chocolate Lab]

Ummmm, that safety for the Giants probably should be Michael Johnson.

Not only is Ware definitely out but it looks like Bradshaw is probably out too.

The Giants left a message on my phone asking me if I have a few carries in me.

So you really think Bradshaw is out? (He's the one who was in the boot, right?)

 

[EPL0c0]

per ESPN, NYG RB Danny Ware was also held out of practice and his status for Sunday is uncertain after he sustained a concussion vs Denver Thanksgiving night.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d814a8011&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true

Dallas should practice like the Giants will have all 3 RBs healthy. If this does happen, it's even more important that the Dallas offense NOT turn the ball over and hopefully get out to a quick start so as to make the Giants as one-dimensional as possible

 

[Beast_from_East]

Jerry sure sounded non-commital on the question if Wade's option year was going to be exercised. Started talking about how the team gets into the playoffs and there is pressure to win, and we need to have a home playoff game, ect.....

Not exactly a vote of confidence. Maybe it is just me, but I got the impression that if Wade blows the division lead it is not going to end pretty for Wade.

My prediction.........We have to win at least 1 playoff game or Wade is gone.

 

[Doomsday101]

Jerry sure sounded non-commital on the question if Wade's option year was going to be exercised. Started talking about how the team gets into the playoffs and there is pressure to win, and we need to have a home playoff game, ect.....

Not exactly a vote of confidence. Maybe it is just me, but I got the impression that if Wade blows the division lead it is not going to end pretty for Wade.

My prediction.........We have to win at least 1 playoff game or Wade is gone.

That is probably a safe bet then again I think Jerry believes this team can do just that. Wade has been around long enough to know the score it is about winning and it is his job to produce wins if he and this team can do that then they have a real chance to make the post season and do something once they get there.