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What Dallas Cowboys coach Wade Phillips had to say after the Cowboys’ 37-21 win against the Atlanta Falcons, plus what he could have said:
Opening comments on the win:What Wade said: “Obviously, that was a big game for us.”What Wade could have said: “When the owner says you’re playing for credibility, it’s a big game." On Miles Austin’s first game as a starter:What Wade said: “Of course, Miles Austin had another big game to back up the one he had before. He needed to establish that he’s a legitimate threat, and obviously he is.”What Wade could have said: “In case you don’t remember, I was the one after the Kansas City game who kinda sorta suggested that he might possibly should maybe be a starter.” On Patrick Crayton’s performance in his first game after being benched:What Wade said: “Patrick Crayton came through on special teams. I thought special teams played well, especially (Crayton’s) kick return — that really put the game away — for a touchdown.”What Wade could have said: “I think we told him; I’m sure we told him it was a nice return.” On the play of cornerback Mike Jenkins, who had an interception:What Wade said: “I said to (secondary coach Dave) Campo during these last two weeks that Mike was catching the ball in practice and he was going to make some interceptions.”What Wade could have said: “And even though I don’t make predictions, I also told Campo that the Cardinals are going to beat the Giants 24-17 tonight and we’ll be tied for first place in the loss column.” On holding the Falcons’ Michael Turner to 50 yards on 18 carries:What Wade said: “They’re a good running team. I don’t think there’s any doubt about that.”What Wade could have said: “Except against the ‘Phillips 3-4,’ baby!”On Tony Romo:What Wade said: “Tony can get the ball to whoever we get one-on-one with, pretty well.”What Wade could have said: “If you noticed that pause before I added ‘pretty well,’ that’s because I was remembering the two passes to Sam Hurd when he was one-on-one with Champ Bailey.” On next week’s game against the Seattle Seahawks:What Wade said: “Well, it’s a bigger game next week than this one.”What Wade could have said: “If Jerry thought this game was about credibility, I’ll be interested to hear his analysis of the next one.”On how satisfying the win is for him as head coach AND defensive coordinator:What Wade said: “I’m happy for our team, whether I was head coach or defensive coordinator or helping in the locker room.”What Wade could have said: “That is not to suggest, however, that I would be happy to come back next year only as defensive coordinator, as some of you have suggested should happen.” Follow sports humor columnist David Thomas on Twitter @FansInsider.
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