legelegel
01-16-2009, 10:01 PM
Could he be on the Cowboys list now. Well, maybe not.
The Dallas Cowboys (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/clubhouse?team=dal) have relieved defensive coordinator Brian Stewart of his duties after two seasons.
Stewart was let go despite Dallas improving from ninth in total defense in 2007 to eighth in 2008 and finishing fourth overall against the pass and leading the league in sacks, including a league-high 20 from DeMarcus Ware (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?playerId=8426). The Cowboys also gave up 22.8 points per game, which was 20th in the league.
The Cowboys' decision was initiated by owner Jerry Jones but not an attempt to provoke Phillips into quitting in protest, sources told ESPN's Ed Werder. According to a team source, Jones had made the decision shortly after the season but delayed an announcement at Phillips' request to enable Stewart to seek another job in the NFL before he was terminated.
Stewart coached the San Diego Chargers (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/clubhouse?team=sdg)' secondary for three seasons before following Phillips to the Cowboys. Midway through the season, Phillips reportedly became more involved in the defensive play-calling. Later in the year, he publicly stated he was calling the defense.
"I hope Mr. Jones and Wade know how much I appreciate the opportunity to work for the Dallas Cowboys," Stewart said. "Of course, I am disappointed and frustrated about this decision. This defense has accomplished so much in two years, individually and collectively. I know that there will be many reasons to celebrate their accomplishments in the future." More moves may come soon. Cowboys offensive coordinator Jason Garrett remained among the finalists for the St. Louis Rams' head coaching job. more (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3839284)
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3839284
The Dallas Cowboys (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/clubhouse?team=dal) have relieved defensive coordinator Brian Stewart of his duties after two seasons.
Stewart was let go despite Dallas improving from ninth in total defense in 2007 to eighth in 2008 and finishing fourth overall against the pass and leading the league in sacks, including a league-high 20 from DeMarcus Ware (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?playerId=8426). The Cowboys also gave up 22.8 points per game, which was 20th in the league.
The Cowboys' decision was initiated by owner Jerry Jones but not an attempt to provoke Phillips into quitting in protest, sources told ESPN's Ed Werder. According to a team source, Jones had made the decision shortly after the season but delayed an announcement at Phillips' request to enable Stewart to seek another job in the NFL before he was terminated.
Stewart coached the San Diego Chargers (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/clubhouse?team=sdg)' secondary for three seasons before following Phillips to the Cowboys. Midway through the season, Phillips reportedly became more involved in the defensive play-calling. Later in the year, he publicly stated he was calling the defense.
"I hope Mr. Jones and Wade know how much I appreciate the opportunity to work for the Dallas Cowboys," Stewart said. "Of course, I am disappointed and frustrated about this decision. This defense has accomplished so much in two years, individually and collectively. I know that there will be many reasons to celebrate their accomplishments in the future." More moves may come soon. Cowboys offensive coordinator Jason Garrett remained among the finalists for the St. Louis Rams' head coaching job. more (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3839284)
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3839284