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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Wade Phillips is cracking wise again. But his broken rib is no joke. So, hes strongly considering a move from the sideline to the coaching box when the Broncos visit Oakland on Sunday night.Denvers defensive coordinator suffered a cracked rib last weekend when Chargers running back Melvin Gordon -- shoved by Von Miller -- plowed over him on the sideline, sending Phillips to the hospital.Not that anybodys interested, but Im day to day, thats my status, Phillips said Thursday as he stepped up to the podium for his first public comments since the jarring hit.Of course, the 69-year-old must-follow on Twitter has had plenty of witty tweets in the days since the big hit, including a GIF of a chef cutting up a beef rib and this comment: I was lucky only fractured 1 rib (have 23 more good ones).Phillips was injured in the first half of Denvers 27-19 win over San Diego on Sunday. His head bounced off the ground in a scary scene as Gordon bowled him over during Bradley Robys pick-6 of Philip Rivers.I said, `If Im going to go out, Id like to go out on an interception for a touchdown, Phillips said.He was immobilized and carted off the field, then became the third member of the Broncos taken from the stadium in an ambulance in the last month, joining coach Gary Kubiak (complex migraine on Oct. 9 following a game against Atlanta) and left tackle Russell Okung (concussion-like symptoms on Oct. 13 after a game at San Diego).Phillips said he felt fortunate he wasnt hurt any worse because I hit the back of my head on the ground and they did the CT scan or whatever on my head and they didnt find anything.I dont have to go through (concussion) protocol this week, Phillips said.What he is considering is staying out of harms way, however.Im thinking about being in the box this week just because I am in some pain and I really dont want to get hit again certainly, Phillips said. I did go up in the box when I was with Kube in 2011 when they took my kidney and my gallbladder out. I went upstairs. So, it may be another instance where I might do that.The Broncos (6-2) face the Raiders (6-2) in an AFC West showdown Sunday night.Having Wade out there, you get to see him, you get to high-five and stuff, but thats not the important thing, Miller said. The important thing is getting the calls, making sure that hes out of harms way, making sure hes safe no matter what.Phillips has spent most of his career on the sideline save for that one game with the Texans five years ago. But he said there were some advantages to being in the coaches box.Its clear up there. Its obviously quiet and you can see well, he said.Also, unlike last time he was in the coaching box, the league now allows coaches to communicate directly with the defensive player designated to receive the play calls.So, it makes it easier, Phillips said.The player on the receiving end of Phillips calls is expected to be linebacker Brandon Marshall, expected to return from a pulled hamstring that sidelined him last week.The Broncos might be without star cornerback Aqib Talib as they face Michael Crabtree and Amari Cooper.The Broncos sent Talib to California for a second opinion on his ailing lower back Thursday. Talib missed last weeks game and Roby started in his place and earned the AFCs defensive player of the week honors after a stellar performance that included the 49-yard interception return for a touchdown.So, I obviously feel good about him, and we always have, Phillips said. But we hope Talib comes back whenever he can, certainly.With Kayvon Webster (hamstring) also ailing, Lorenzo Doss would again be the nickel back. He had two big pass breakups last week, including a fourth-and-goal breakup from the 2 in the closing minutes.Doss, a second-year pro from Tulane, had a slew of interceptions in training camp and the preseason, including a pair of pick-6s of Mark Sanchez.He kind of ran our other quarterback out of here with two 100-yard interceptions, Phillips said.And that one was no joke.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and AP NFL Twitter feed: www.twitter.com/AP-NFL---Follow AP Pro Football Writer Arnie Melendrez Stapleton on Twitter: http://twitter.com/arniestapleton Calgary Flames Shirts . -- Nate Robinson has played for seven teams, so beating one of them is no longer a rare occurrence. Flames Jerseys China . 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Matt Phillips capitalised on an error by Danny Drinkwater to net the winner in the 72nd minute, after Islam Slimani had earlier levelled the game for Leicester following James Morrisons opener.It was a good performance against a very good team, Pulis told Sky Sports. I like the way Leicester play, very quickly through the pitch with two wingers and they put you under enormous pressure from their crosses. Were very pleased because weve beaten a good side. All over the pitch we competed and we filled spaces. Generally I was so pleased with them, they played some good stuff at times and they were resilient. We showed some good character [after the equaliser] and hopefully it was a good game to watch. Darren Fletcher says it was West Broms intention to come and win at Leicester Pulis was also full of praise for match-winner Phillips, telling the winger he had to show more confidence in hiimself.dddddddddddd Matts biggest problem is his confidence in his own ability. Hes got all the tools and hes a very, very good lad. Too nice at times, said the West Brom boss. Hes got everything and hes just got to believe in himself now.The January transfer window is slowly approaching, and Pulis is hopeful of a couple of additions to his squad. Leicester 1-2 West Brom Ive got to be honest Id like to bring some younger players in to move us on, he said. We have to bring more quality in.Ive spoken to the Chinese owners and instead of signing five or six players weve got to bring in one or two like [Nacer] Chadli, a bit younger with legs, but also have the quality as well that will help us out, because the spirit and togetherness of the group is absolutely first class. Also See: West Brom video West Brom fixtures West Brom stats Get a ￡10 free bet! ' ' '