HOUSTON -- When the Houston Texans desperately needed to fix their defense after the 2010 season, they went out and got Wade Phillips.
We're five years removed from that season and Phillips is now the Denver Broncos' defensive coordinator. He is a big part of why they are in the Super Bowl. A scheme that worked well with the Texans works even better with the Broncos. What he accomplished there has led to reflection by the affable 68-year-old defensive virtuoso.
Our Ian O'Connor took a look at his journey. Here's an excerpt.