Wade Phillips

  1. Texans' Writers Strike Back: Why Houston's Defense Won't Regress in 2012

    One of my first articles for this site struck a nerve with Texans fans. In it, I argued that the Houston Texans were primed for a serious defensive regression in 2012, in part due to the coaching pattern of Wade Phillips ...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 2 months ago 1,676 reads 2 comments

  2. Houston Texans Defense Will Collapse in Year Two Under Wade Phillips

    Last year, the Houston Texans were the surprise of the NFL . They went from having one of the worst defenses in the league to one of the most feared. All the credit went to one man: Wade Phillips ...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 3 months ago 9,237 reads 70 comments

  3. NFL Defensive Schemes: The Basics of the 4-3, 3-4 and Ryan Defenses

    NFL defenses have gone through many variations throughout the years. This series focuses on the responsibilities for each of the following defenses: The one-gap Phillips style 3-4, ...

    Scott Carasik Written by Scott Carasik about 3 months ago 1,043 reads 2 comments

  4. Houston Texans: Win Now or Risk Never Winning

    In the City of Houston, there's a general sense of accomplishment for the Texans . They have already achieved more than anyone would have predicted coming into the season...

    Job Tennant Written by Job Tennant about 5 months ago 840 reads 4 comments

  5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Coaching Search: Breaking Down the Newest Candidates

    Breathe a sigh of relief, Buccaneer fans. There will be a legitimate coaching search in Tampa Bay after all...

    Dustin Hull Written by Dustin Hull about 5 months ago 1,500 reads 3 comments

  6. NFL Rumor: Tampa Bay Buccaneers Interested in UFL Coach Marty Schottenheimer

    The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been searching for a new head coach after firing Raheem Morris. Many names have shown up on the radar. One of those names, according to ESPN’s Chris Mortensen , is 68-year-old Marty Schottenheimer...

    Jordan Heck Written by Jordan Heck about 5 months ago 262 reads 0 comments

  7. Wade Phillips Leaving Houston Texans for Tampa Bay Could Doom Texans in 2012

    The year 2012 won't be the end of the world, but it may seem that way to Houston Texans fans if Wade Phillips jumps ship after just one spectacular season as their defensive coordinator...

    James DoubleU Written by James DoubleU about 5 months ago 2,229 reads 15 comments

  8. Houston Texans: 15 Guys That Make the Defense Stellar

    It is no secret that the Houston Texans have made drastic improvements on the defensive side of the ball from 2010 to 2011. It all started with the hiring of defensive coordinator Wade Phillips who installed a 3-4 defense...

    Brett Stephen Written by Brett Stephen about 5 months ago 371 reads 0 comments

  9. Brian Schottenheimer and 9 Coordinators in the NFL Who Shouldn't Be Head Coaches

    The gap of accountability between coordinator and head coach in any sport is enormous. It is the same at every level of athletics. From high school to the ranks of the NFL , the weight shouldered by head coaches are massive...

    Patrick Cook Written by Patrick Cook about 6 months ago 3,571 reads 14 comments

  10. Wade Phillips Surgery: Houston Least Lucky City or Team of Destiny?

    Houston Texans fans should feel like this has been coming for a long time. The always pessimistic Houston fan who has learned not to get too excited because somehow, some way ...

    Job Tennant Written by Job Tennant about 6 months ago 131 reads 0 comments

  11. Why Wade Phillips' Absence Could Prove Disastrous for Houston Texans

    The injury bug has hit the Houston Texans hard this season and now apparently that bad luck has extended to the coaching staff...

    Ryan Phillips Written by Ryan Phillips about 6 months ago 1,496 reads 5 comments

  12. Wade Phillips: Texans Coordinator Takes Leave of Absence at Best Possible Time

    The Houston Texans are truly plagued by the injury bug more than any other club in the league right now...

    Wes O'Donnell Written by Wes O'Donnell about 6 months ago 2,776 reads 6 comments

  13. Houston Texans News: Wade Phillips Takes Medical Leave of Absence

    Houston Texans defensive coordinator Wade Phillips will take a two week medical leave of absence to undergo an undisclosed medical procedure. Phillips is expected to explain in more detail after practice today...

    Brett Stephen Written by Brett Stephen about 6 months ago 285 reads 0 comments

  14. NFL Playoffs: T.J. Yates Leads the Houston Texans to the Playoffs

    The Houston Texans have one of the best stories in the NFL , but no one really cares. Why should they? Frankly, everyone is tired of talking about the Houston Texans, and this year they have many reasons to not talk about them...

    Jacob Cordova Written by Jacob Cordova about 6 months ago 760 reads 2 comments

  15. Aaron Maybin and 4 NFL Stars Who Have Absolutely Turned Things Around

    We are now at a point in the NFL timeline where parity reigns supreme. With the billions of dollars invested hand-over-fist in each pro football town, it is in the very best economic interests of the league for every team to be competitive...

    Patrick Cook Written by Patrick Cook about 6 months ago 8,196 reads 25 comments

  16. NFL Playoffs: Tis' the Season for the Houston Texans and T.J. Yates

    The Houston Texans have one of the best stories in the NFL , but no one really cares. Why should they? Frankly, everyone is tired of talking about the Houston Texans, and this year they have many reasons not to talk about them...

    Jacob Cordova Written by Jacob Cordova about 6 months ago 896 reads 7 comments

  17. Houston Texans: 3 Keys to Their No. 1 Ranked Defense

    Yes, your Houston Texans have given up few yards than any other team in the NFL through two weeks. No one predicted that the Texans defense would have this type of success, especially early in the season...

    Job Tennant Written by Job Tennant about 8 months ago 766 reads 1 comments

  18. NFL Houston Texans: 3 Burning Questions Heading into the Regular Season

    Houston Texans fans are all worked up over the new look of the 2011 team. We are not talking about a change in the uniform but rather a change in the way the Texans players carry themselves...

    Rick Brokaw Written by Rick Brokaw about 9 months ago 1,332 reads 0 comments

  19. What to Make of the Defensive Success of the Houston Texans Preseason

    The Houston Texans are 3-0… in the preseason. The Texans record in exhibition games is just the latest feather in the cap of the team that has tried to sell the city of ...

    Jake Langenkamp Written by Jake Langenkamp about 9 months ago 931 reads 1 comments

  20. Houston Texans: 7 Most Important Additions to the Defense

    The stated goal of the offseason for Houston was to improve the defense and the Texans have accomplished that in a big way...

    Joseph Healy Written by Joseph Healy about 10 months ago 6,256 reads 2 comments

  21. Houston Texans: Just How Good Can the New Wade Phillips Defense Be?

    Can Wade Phillips work miracles? With the Dallas Cowboys he most certainly did not, but Houston Texans coach Gary Kubiak thinks Phillips is going to have better luck with Texas' not-so-prominent team...

    Ross Zelen Written by Ross Zelen about 10 months ago 740 reads 5 comments

  22. Fantasy Football Deep Sleepers Who May Just Help You Win Your Pool

    News Flash: Jeremy Maclin, Sam Bradford and rookie Mike Ingram are not sleepers. If you play fantasy football and you are not aware of the potential that these players possess then you have wasted your money time...

    Jeff Wahl Written by Jeff Wahl about 10 months ago 5,134 reads 0 comments

  23. Houston Texans: Is There Hope for Kareem Jackson in Wade Phillips' Defense?

    The Houston Texans are one week into switching defensive schemes from a 4-3 to the 3-4. With such a transition taking place, many players are undertaking drastic individual changes ...

    Jake Langenkamp Written by Jake Langenkamp about 10 months ago 2,701 reads 4 comments

  24. Houston Texans 2011 Predictions: Should We Buy into Wade Phillips' Defense?

    Last year the Houston Texans looked like a bipolar football team. They had an offense that ranked ninth in total points, second in first downs, fourth in passing yards and seventh in rushing yards...

    Rick Brokaw Written by Rick Brokaw about 10 months ago 850 reads 0 comments

  25. Houston Texans: 5 Reasons NFL's Youngest Franchise Reaches Playoffs in 2011

    The Houston Texans have been brimming with potential for several years now, but 2011 might be the year they finally break through to the playoffs. I know what you're thinking—that's what they said last year...

    Kraig Lundberg Written by Kraig Lundberg about 10 months ago 5,597 reads 27 comments