Discussion

Phillips to coach Cowboys, agrees to three-year deal

Updated: February 9, 2007, 1:16 PM ET
ESPN.com news services

IRVING, Texas -- Twice during his introduction of Wade Phillips as Dallas Cowboys coach, Jerry Jones had to stop and gather himself. The decision was that emotional for the team owner.

"We needed to get it right," Jones said, pausing as tears welled up in his eyes. "In my mind, we got it right."

Phillips was hired Thursday, providing Dallas with an experienced replacement for Bill Parcells and someone well-versed in the 3-4 defense.

Maybe more significant for Jones was ...

Read full story

ESPN Conversations


You must be signed in to post a comment

Already have an account?

You are fully responsible for the content you post. Content that includes profanity, personal attacks or antisocial behavior (such as "spamming" or "trolling"), or other inappropriate content or material will be removed. We reserve the right to block any user who violates our terms of use, including removing all content posted by that user.

ALSO SEE

MORE NFL HEADLINES

HOTTEST CONVERSATIONS

ESPN Community »