Wade Appreciation thread

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Am I the only one who not only appreciates what Wade has done for this team, but wishes him back?



Just as with our poor QB, these coaches get to much blame for what should otherwise be put on the 53 men who ultimately decide each games fate.

Everyone wants a coach who fires up the team (and subconsciously us as well), but a true team should derive the bulk of its will to win from each other.

Do you think that when the colts won their super bowl Dungy was the main reason because of his awe inspiring motivation? I bet those teammates loved each other, and played their hearts out for themselves, and more importantly one another.

If this team loves one another and truly wishes to succeed, then a head coaches pep talks are going to pale in comparison.

The only thing that pisses me off about this team is what seems to be a lack of preparation. When I see this I immediately blame wade. However, these forums do a good job of reminding me that lack of preparation is in fact often a lack of execution. Preparation is for the most part the coaches fault, where as execution is a players fault. Whether it is preparation or execution, that's for you to decide.

Since wade has been here this defense has been stellar. It has been stellar not only because of a head coach who prepares and places his players well on the defense, but because those players execute to the best of their ability.

The offense has put up enough yards to were preparation does not seem to be an issue. Executing a one yard run three times in a row to no avail, that's poor execution. So I ask again, is it preparation or execution. You decide.

I think its execution, and I think it is the fault of the 53 men on this roster that we are not 16-0, or 0-16. They control how far this team goes, because I consider these coaches to have done their job to this point.

These players don't need bill Cowher or a video tape of Dungy to win a super bowl. They need to care for each other enough so that they are accountable to one another. They must refuse to let their friends down because they are apart of the TEAM.

This is the first TEAM we've had in many years, in what way does firing a head coach who has led them to success help? I know people will quote this and say, "no playoff success, blah blah blah". I'm sorry but this is where you and I differ. I blame the players, you blame one man because you perceive he is lacking in the motivation department. I'll take a defensive guru over motivation any day.

I'm not saying wade is free from blame, but he has done more than enough good to warrant his return. Despite what I think though, these next games will decide his fate. Fair or not, that is Jerry, and that is business.
 

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I'm am and have been on his side. I will say I think Wade has to get this team over the hump if he is to remain beyond this year.
 

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No, but you are most likely in the minority with regards to wanting Wade Phillips back.

Me, I feel he isn't the answer and have felt that way since he became the Head Coach.

However, if we make a "deeeeep" Playoff Run, coupled with his Regular Season Record, I believe he should be retained for a 4th Season.
 

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Super Bowl or bust.

I am not sure a different coach would make a huge difference though. I like Wade and he has the players behind him. Not sure I would want to start from scratch with a new set of coaches and a new system.
 

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Wade ain't got it done. He has the team. The talent is there. When they underacheive as THIS TEAM HAS, you have to look at the HC.
 

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I appreciate having the only defense to stop the Saints, and consistent throughout the season.


Do you? Because if so, that is Wade's department, so stop thrashing our Head Coach who is doing a FANTASTIC job.
 

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we still got a lot a work to do. stopping the eagles won't be an easy task either. props to wade for the saint's game though.
 

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We are going to have to win these last 2 games IMO to get in the playoffs.

I think we will be either NFC champs or out of the playoffs. (we could very well be one of the first 10-6 teams to not make it in the playoffs)

I like Wade and his defense has been pretty good but it is Wade the Head Coach who has to make sure this team is prepared to play these last two weeks.
 

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burmafrd;3166748 said:
Wade ain't got it done. He has the team. The talent is there. When they underacheive as THIS TEAM HAS, you have to look at the HC.

That's partially the point of my thread, your opinion is that it is the fault of Wade primarily. I think it's the players fault. This defense is playing great, and the team overall playing well. Like you said, you have to look at the head coach, and he looks fine to me. The players just need to want it enough and play accordingly.

Just different opinions is all.
 

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burmafrd;3166748 said:
Wade ain't got it done. He has the team. The talent is there. When they underacheive as THIS TEAM HAS, you have to look at the HC.

He has not got it done thus far but it is not over with either. No doubt last year’s team was a disappointment, this year’s team actually came in with many more question marks which is why so many including Emmitt Smith saw us 3rd in the division. As for this season I think you can point to a lot of coaches whose team has under achieved at times within the season. Turner group are hot right now but got off to a poor start and was not playing good football. Coughlin team is teetering on the edge and Tomlinson team there looks to be nothing super about the defending champions.
 

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1st year (13-4)
2nd year (9-7) with tons of injuries, not bad.
3rd year (Championship Appearance)
4rth year (Super Bowl)

Respect is earned and when these things happen there will be a lot of back pedaling around here. I hope he stays and I also hope Garrett (The Weak Link) continues to improve...
 

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Are you nuts? I'm guessing you don't believe you can learn from history too.

This thread and those that agree should be burned at the stake.

Hurry up, get in the fire.
 

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Solution;3166767 said:
That's partially the point of my thread, your opinion is that it is the fault of Wade primarily. I think it's the players fault. This defense is playing great, and the team overall playing well. Like you said, you have to look at the head coach, and he looks fine to me. The players just need to want it enough and play accordingly.

Just different opinions is all.

It's always the easier to fire the coach instead of trying to get all new players. I would say the let downs were caused by the players at times and by the coaches at other times. It's not like changing the HC would cure everything that has gone wrong. Players will still make mistakes and the new coaches would also make mistakes. just the way it is.
 

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It's amazing what a one-game winning streak can do to people around here.
 

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This thread and those that agree should be burned at the stake.







anyone got the marshmellows?
 

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bbgun;3166795 said:
It's amazing what a one-game winning streak can do to people around here.

Some of us were supporting him before the New Orleans game so nothing changed
 

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bbgun;3166795 said:
It's amazing what a one-game winning streak can do to people around here.

Yeah because we just dominated the Lions...;)
 

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bbgun;3166795 said:
It's amazing what a one-game winning streak can do to people around here.

I'm merely picking an advantageous time to post. I thought I would feed off of this forums less than negative attitude for a change.

The defense has been playing great for a long time now, not just the saints game mind you.
 
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