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October 26, 2009, 12:32 PM
By: Calvin Watkins
IRVING -- Defensive end Marcus Spears said he understands why coach Wade Phillips will catch heat for giving the players Monday off following their victory against the Falcons on Sunday.
The Cowboys practiced only twice two weeks ago during the bye week, and then they returned to their normal four days of workouts last week in preparation for the Atlanta game.
Spears said sometimes coaches have to throw players a bone to keep them motivated and fresh throughout the season.
"If we went into practice or if we didn't, there will still be something for somebody to gripe about," said Spears, who will go hunting on his day off. "I think Wade and the coaching staff are running this thing how they think they should run it. I guess outside opinion, it really doesn't matter."
After the game Sunday, there was a loud cheer from the locker room when Phillips announced to the team that Monday would be an off day.
By: Calvin Watkins
IRVING -- Defensive end Marcus Spears said he understands why coach Wade Phillips will catch heat for giving the players Monday off following their victory against the Falcons on Sunday.
The Cowboys practiced only twice two weeks ago during the bye week, and then they returned to their normal four days of workouts last week in preparation for the Atlanta game.
Spears said sometimes coaches have to throw players a bone to keep them motivated and fresh throughout the season.
"If we went into practice or if we didn't, there will still be something for somebody to gripe about," said Spears, who will go hunting on his day off. "I think Wade and the coaching staff are running this thing how they think they should run it. I guess outside opinion, it really doesn't matter."
After the game Sunday, there was a loud cheer from the locker room when Phillips announced to the team that Monday would be an off day.
