Background
Phillips, Wade was born on June 21, 1947 in Orange, Texas, United States. Son of Bum Phillips.
professional football team coach
Phillips, Wade was born on June 21, 1947 in Orange, Texas, United States. Son of Bum Phillips.
Student, University Houston, 1965—1968.
Graduate assistant University Houston Cougars, 1969. Defensive coordinator West Orange-Stark High School Mustangs, Orange, Texas, 1970-1972. Linebackers coach Oklahoma State University Cowboys, 1973-1974.
Defensive line coach University Kansas Jayhawks, 1975. Linebackers coach Houston Oilers, 1976, defensive line coach, 1977-1980. Defensive coordinator New Orleans Saints, 1981-1985, interim head coach, 1985.
Defensive coordinator Philadelphia Eagles, 1986-1988, Denver Broncos, 1989-1993, head coach, 1993-1994. Defensive coordinator Buffalo Bills, 1995—1997, head coach, 1998—2000. Defensive coordinator Atlanta Falcons, 2001—2004, interim head coach, 2003.
Defensive coordinator San Diego Chargers, 2004—2007. Head coach Dallas Cowboys, 2007—2010, defensive coordinator, 2009—2010, Houston Texans, since 2011.
Son of Oail Andrew (Bum) and Helen Phillips. Married Laurie Phillips. Children: Tracey, Wesley.
