There's a difference between being polite and endorsing someone. Shula was nice when commenting on Sparano, but he NEVER said that he was "the right man for the job". And Shula never gushed about Henne the way he has about Tannehill.
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dolphan4545 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I'm not particularly surprised at the firings that > have taken place so far, but I think a few more of > the staff should go: Just cause the talent was bad doesn't mean the coaching was, too. Turner is a pretty good OL play teacher, IMO. I've seen him work up close during my attendance at the media po
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eesti Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > It wasn't the structure that was the problem for > Miami last year. It was Ireland's failure to > execute the draft, fill out the offensive line and > replace LB'ers. The biggest problem, yes. Philbin isn't clean here by any means. But these are the growing pains you get from a rookie HC hire. I expect he'l
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Really interesting to see the local media in such an uproar over how Ross is going about his business; they're mad as hell to be locked out. LOL, especially Armando.
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THE Truth Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > cshashaty Wrote: > I don't disagree with that Chris, but this is why > the GM needs to pick his coach, not have the owner > make that choice for him. > > Under normal circumstances a strong gm will pick a > HC who agrees with his philosophy and will work > closely with him on personnel dec
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eesti Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Ross has now decided to hire a G.M. with basically > the same duties and authority that Ireland > exercised. Correct. I like how he is approaching this offseason; first time I can say that his actions give me confidence.
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There really isn't a conflict. Any GM worth his weight will always gain the HC's opinion on players, cause that contributes to the success of the player and, consequently, the GM. If the GM chooses not to listen (e.g. Ireland) and picks a load of players he wants who can't play or aren't ready to play...that's the GM's fault. Example: Ross: Joe, why didnt you play Dallas Thomas? Philbin:
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THE Truth Wrote: > Your front office is not unlike the huddle or the > coaching staff. There is always one person in > charge. In the huddle, if your qb isn't the > leader on the field then you are doomed. > > With a coaching staff there are multiple layers of > authority all reporting up to the guy with final > authority who is intimately involved the proce
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I don't have the problem with Jim Turner that others do. He is a very good coach IMO, knows his stuff. When I've seen him live at work, I've been impressed with his teaching style. IMO, I just don't think Ireland gave him very much to work with.
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eesti Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I like the "weak" model but they should answer to > a football guy. Not a real easte guy or an > accountant with NO hands-on football knowledge. I don't know...if I was the owner I wouldnt want another layer between me and the two key people controlling the product on the field....unless it was someon
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During my last visit to the Dolphins facility there were rumblings of discontent between Philbin/Aponte and Ireland, but no one in the press room had the hard evidence to report it. Now, someone (or more than one)...not sure who...has decided to sing for some reason.
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captkoi Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > A GM is going to want power. > > Not much of a plan. I agree with Ross here...I don't think it's necessary or wise to give one person total power, unless it is a very special person and circumstance. What makes these GMs more capable of leading than a HC could? Why should their demands for total power
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IMO, the concern about hiring a good GM with an HC already in place is way overblown. If I were the owner I would be like Ross: I would want the GM and the HC reporting to me directly (or to someone I trusted implicitly).
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I wouldn't draw the hard conclusions that Salguero has been. 1) Whoever is talking to Salguero has an axe to grind and, therefore, an agenda. No insider (or former insider) sings to the media without a reason. 2) There's probably more to the story than has been reported. There almost always it. 3) Politics are a way of life in billion dollar businesses. Every organization has it. 4) R
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jsm08 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > The phins and bucs are the only organizations > looking for GMs and the bucs have already given > final say to Lovie Smith. > > Put you emotions aside for a minute. You're > getting carried away with Armando Salguero's > opinion pieces. He uses the Miami Herald much > like Chyren uses this p
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eesti Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Except Philbin worked for Ireland....UNTIL > yesterday. Philbin was Ireland's guy. Obviously > they both work for Ross but it's not like Ross > hired JP without Ireland. Ireland had full > control. Philbin has reported directly to Steve Ross from Day One. Philbin also has exclusive control over his as
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eesti Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > How do we already know the new structure? has > something been reported that I have not hear > about? Philbin worked for Ross, not Ireland. Given Ross's confidence in Philbin, together with Dawn Aponte's and Don Shula's, this reporting relationship is unlikely to be changed.
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There are a LOT of fine internal and external GM candidates for Ross to consider. I won't pretend to know the merits of the supposed external candidates; I'll wait to see who is actually CONFIRMED as a real candidate, but I can tell you that Dolphins Asst GM Brian Gaine would be someone the Dolphins ought to talk to. He and Director of Pro Personnel Anthony Hunt are the strengths of that dep
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Hooligan2 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Now, who in their right mind is going to take this > job and be saddled with a dynamo like Philbin? > My guess is Philbin is let go after the results of > the bullygate fiasco are released and we see all > new faces. Philbin is safe. He'll be the HC in 2014. We also now know the new structure,
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I'm sure the only people broken up about this long overdue move are the people who think Ireland was doing a good job. SMDH
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eesti Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > But then were back to the Wannstedt/Speilman back > and forth. Totally different. GM and HC report to a football boss, a "weak GM" model.
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eesti Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Although...how do you retain the entire staff > outside of the OC and just fire the GM? > > That's kind of hard to scout a new GM....UNLESS > > You hire a team president with the GM and HC > reporting to him. Still very tricky. *ding*
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My only concern about Kubiak: health. Is he healthy enough to take the stress?
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eesti Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I would be very happy if Kubiak replaces Sherman > AND > > Ireland gets fired! It mystifies me how some Dolfans could think Ireland has been doing a good job. SMH...
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Philbin is safe...we can safely conclude that now. HOWEVER...Ireland is still TBD.
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eesti Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > NEXT! Who could it be? I guess that means Philbin > is staying and probably Ireland. STUPID! Philbin is safe. Ireland is still TBD....stand by.
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Statement from Joe Philbin: “I would like to thank Mike for his contributions to the Miami Dolphins. Mike has been a mentor to me throughout my coaching career, dating back to 1979. He is a man of great integrity, dedicated to his family, his team, his players and his profession. On behalf of the entire Miami Dolphins organization I want to wish Mike and his family the very best in the futur
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Dolphins announce that Offensive Coordinator Mike Sherman has been fired. Statement from Joe Philbin: “I would like to thank Mike for his contributions to the Miami Dolphins. Mike has been a mentor to me throughout my coaching career, dating back to 1979. He is a man of great integrity, dedicated to his family, his team, his players and his profession. On behalf of the entire Miami Dolphi
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