My only complaint with Wade Phillips is that he's about 67. Obviously not going to be the long term answer.
As someone mentioned in another thread Dick LeBeau is 77 and still going strong. Phillips could have another 3-5 years left in him easy.
Schneed10
01-03-2015, 03:06 PM
Who can possibly see past three years when looking at a coaching horizon anyway? The only way in the NFL you earn a longer horizon than that is if you run deep into the playoffs.
Please, please, I beg us to have those kinds of problems.
KI Skins Fan
01-03-2015, 03:30 PM
Things may be lining up nicely.
If Wade Phillips is hired, he could be a valuable mentor to our young HC as well as a top-notch DC.
DYoungJelly
01-03-2015, 03:40 PM
Wade Phillips Set To Interview For Redskins Defensive Coordinator Job Next Week - Hogs Haven (http://www.hogshaven.com/2015/1/3/7486135/wade-phillips-set-to-interview-for-redskins-defensive-coordinator-job)
The only thing that gives me pause is the fact that our FO made the decision. Other than that I think it's a great idea.
CrustyRedskin
01-03-2015, 03:45 PM
I guess all the Wade Phillips mancrushers didn't witness the Dallas debacle he nicely orchestrated. They ran through him like shit through a goose. That team quit on him worse than I have ever seen. Nice man have all the respect for him in the world and his dad but I had rather see someone else get a shot to make a name. Hiring him would be putting a band aid on a bullet wound. jmho
mbedner3420
01-03-2015, 03:46 PM
Things may be lining up nicely.
If Wade Phillips is hired, he could be a valuable mentor to our young HC as well as a top-notch DC.
meh we're still going to suck.
DYoungJelly
01-03-2015, 03:48 PM
As someone mentioned in another thread Dick LeBeau is 77 and still going strong. Phillips could have another 3-5 years left in him easy.
He looks like he eats a lot more fried food than LeBeau.
skinsfaninok
01-03-2015, 04:00 PM
Jim Swartz is staying in Buffalo according to schefty
NYCskinfan82
01-03-2015, 04:11 PM
He looks like he eats a lot more fried food than LeBeau.
I would have to agree.
CRedskinsRule
01-03-2015, 04:26 PM
I guess all the Wade Phillips mancrushers didn't witness the Dallas debacle he nicely orchestrated. They ran through him like shit through a goose. That team quit on him worse than I have ever seen. Nice man have all the respect for him in the world and his dad but I had rather see someone else get a shot to make a name. Hiring him would be putting a band aid on a bullet wound. jmho
Wade Phillips as head coach is a different situation as Wade Phillips as DC. He definitely loses the team as a head coach, but I think his defenses generally play hard and consistent.
I don't get the angst from some. Sure if you interview a solid young DC candidate and he wows you then sign him, but if you get a shot at a proven coach who gives our defense a chance to excel than why not talk to him?