'Mr. FixIt' has Cowboys playing dynamic defense

[Gryphon]

Associated Press

'Mr. Fix-It' has Cowboys playing dynamic defense

IRVING, Texas (AP) Early in his tenure with the Dallas Cowboys, head coach Wade Phillips declared himself "Mr. Fix-It" for the defense. Two years later, his unit still had serious flaws.

So team owner Jerry Jones ratcheted up the pressure going into this season, the last of Phillips' contract. Jones made Phillips the defensive coordinator and they agreed to overhaul the lineup.

They added five new starters, dumped several notable players and plugged in younger guys already here and some old favorites signed as free agents.

The fact the Cowboys are playing a second-round playoff game against Minnesota on Sunday is the first hint things have worked out quite well.

Dig deeper and the facts are even more impressive. Dallas hasn't allowed a 300-yard passer since the second week of the season and hasn't allowed a 100-yard rusher all season. Over the last five games, the Cowboys have allowed a total of six touchdowns. Only two were in the first half, helping the offense get ahead and stay ahead; they haven't trailed in their last four games.

Bottom line: The defense is fixed.
http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?ArticleId=502403

 

[dadymat]

Associated Press

'Mr. Fix-It' has Cowboys playing dynamic defense

IRVING, Texas (AP) Early in his tenure with the Dallas Cowboys, head coach Wade Phillips declared himself "Mr. Fix-It" for the defense. Two years later, his unit still had serious flaws.

So team owner Jerry Jones ratcheted up the pressure going into this season, the last of Phillips' contract. Jones made Phillips the defensive coordinator and they agreed to overhaul the lineup.

They added five new starters, dumped several notable players and plugged in younger guys already here and some old favorites signed as free agents.

The fact the Cowboys are playing a second-round playoff game against Minnesota on Sunday is the first hint things have worked out quite well.

Dig deeper and the facts are even more impressive. Dallas hasn't allowed a 300-yard passer since the second week of the season and hasn't allowed a 100-yard rusher all season. Over the last five games, the Cowboys have allowed a total of six touchdowns. Only two were in the first half, helping the offense get ahead and stay ahead; they haven't trailed in their last four games.

Bottom line: The defense is fixed.
http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?ArticleId=502403

 

[adbutcher]

Damn your sig is sweet!

 

[Boyzmamacita]

I wonder what JFE is writing now. She used to sarcastically use the term "Mr Fix It." She is eating crow for sure. I refuse to read her anymore, though, unless someone posts something that catches my eye.

 

[BehindEnemyLinez]

I wonder what JFE is writing now. She used to sarcastically use the term "Mr Fix It." She is eating crow for sure. I refuse to read her anymore, though, unless someone posts something that catches my eye.

Same here....I avoid their website like the plague b/c their negativity towards Dallas was sickening! I cannot remember (thankfully) the last time I even glanced at one of her articles...

 

[CCBoy]

I wonder what JFE is writing now. She used to sarcastically use the term "Mr Fix It." She is eating crow for sure. I refuse to read her anymore, though, unless someone posts something that catches my eye.

I nicknamed her quite a while ago....'training-bra' Engels.

 

[pgreptom]

5 new starters?

Sensabaugh
Brooking
Igor
Spencer

Can you count Jenkins? He started last year.. Scandrick as well.

Am I missing someone?

 

[Boyzmamacita]

5 new starters?

Sensabaugh
Brooking
Igor
Spencer

Can you count Jenkins? He started last year.. Scandrick as well.

Am I missing someone?

Wasn't Anthony Henry the starter? And don't forget Pacman's playing time. T-New got injured, so the young guys got a chance. At least that's the way I remember it.

 

[SaltwaterServr]

5 new starters?

Sensabaugh
Brooking
Igor
Spencer

Can you count Jenkins? He started last year.. Scandrick as well.

Am I missing someone?

The article is probably referencing week 1 starters for 2008 season.

You'd add Jenkins then.

 

[brickman]

Mr. Fix It has put together a plan that the entire team has bought into. I think he is a great defensive coach who has finally put all the pieces in place.
Kudos to him for a job well done.

 

[Juke99]

When I look at Wade Phillips, there are two things that I'd never associate with Wade....

1- That he'd be a defensive whiz relying on an aggressive style of play.

2- His daughter.