‘Please Go Help Christian Parker,’ ‘Call Jerry (Jones)’ — Cowboys Fans Want NFL Legend Wade Phillips To Step In After Primetime Loss to Bucs
The Dallas Cowboys were looking to build on the momentum from their Week 4 win over the Houston Texans, and a primetime matchup against the previously winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers seemed like the perfect opportunity to get another tick in the win column. Alas, the Cowboys failed to get going on all fronts as they fell to a 24-16 loss on Thursday Night Football, dropping Dallas to 2-3.
On November 25, 2019, Dallas Cowboys fans took to social media to plead for the help of legendary head coach Wade Phillips after a heartbreaking Thursday Night Football loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Cowboys fell 24-16 in a primetime matchup that saw their defense falter under the leadership of defensive coordinator Christian Parker.
Phillips criticized the defense in the second half, stating that he had initially believed it was stronger but was proven wrong. Dallas' defense allowed an alarming 168.4 rushing yards per game through five games, the second-highest mark in franchise history. ESPN reporter Ed Werder supported Phillips' assessment, stating that it was an expert opinion.
NFL legend Wade Phillips, known for his two NFC East titles with the Cowboys and a Super Bowl win as the Denver Broncos' head coach, has a reputation for turning defenses around. The defensive coordinator is the youngest in franchise history at 34, having joined the team in January 2019. However, the criticism continues to mount against defensive backs coach Brian Schottenheimer's staff, with some fans questioning whether Phillips should step in and offer his expertise.
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- Jerry Jones expresses confidence in Christian Parker sports.yahoo.com
