The Latest on Cam and GM job

by Matty I on Jan 1, 2008 1:44 PM EST in 2012 Miami Dolphins News

Happy New Year to all!!

I haven't really heard anything at all about what has gone on today down in Davie, and that is likely due to the holiday. So here are the latest reports.

First, on the General Manager's job. It's no secret by now that Bill Parcells is very high on Jeff Ireland, Dallas' VP of scouting. Their interview was scheduled for sometime today, but I do not know when. It's also been reported that many people believe Ireland will be offered the job today and that he will indeed accept it. In fact, "a source" told the Palm Beach Post that it's a done deal:

Ireland's interview might be a formality. One person within the Dolphins organization who requested anonymity said that based on conversations he has had with insiders around the league, Parcells plans to hire Ireland.

"I heard it's a done deal," the source told The Post.

Parcells, who was not available to comment Monday, is said to be quite fond of Ireland's work. The feeling apparently is mutual.

Also, it's very clear that Ireland wants this gig in Miami. Here is some of what he has been saying, courtesy of the Post:

"There was a fist pump there. I was excited."

"If I'm chosen to be there and to work with Bill, anybody in their right mind would jump at such a major opportunity. I've been reading about this for the past week and a half. To have something finally come to fruition gets you excited."

"I'm ecstatic to be even considered for the position. The Dolphins are a great and proud franchise. They've just had a little bad luck."

"I consider the work I did with Bill outstanding years. We communicate well together and work well together. I think it would work out well for me, and I'm confident it would work out well for the Dolphins."

So it's pretty clear to me that Ireland will accept this job. We may even have to hose the two (Parcells and Ireland) down a few times to keep them "off" of each other.

As far as Cam goes, we know he was supposed to meet with Parcells today at some time. The Palm Beach Post reports that Bill is undecided on what to do with Cameron:

Bill Parcells remains undecided about the future of Dolphins coach Cam Cameron but will explore options to replace him, a source familiar with the situation said Monday.

Parcells' decision likely will hinge on who might be interested and available to coach the Dolphins. "Bill is considering keeping Cam, but actively looking to replace him," the source said. "If he can get the guy he wants to replace him, he will. If he can't, he'll keep him." Parcells, the new executive vice president of football operations, also might wait for input from the general manager he hires to replace Randy Mueller, who was dismissed Monday.

It would make sense that Parcells would want to first hire a GM (Ireland) and then work with that GM to decide on Cam's fate and/or potential replacement. And if Cam's fate does hinge on the GM, then the hiring of Ireland could be bad news for Cameron. It's likely that Ireland would hold Cowboys' assistant coach Tony Sparano in high regards. The other potential replacement, Cardinals' offensive coordinator Todd Haley, also has ties to Parcells back when he was in Dallas.

So that's all we know now. And like I said on Sunday night, I don't think Cam's fate will be determined all that quickly. I wasn't surprised to see Randy Mueller fired quickly, but I would be shocked if Cam is fired before the end of the week.

However, if Parcells wants to interview Sparano for the job, he does need to get it done before the weekend. If Monday comes and Sparano hasn't been interviewed by the Dolphins, then it's very likely he may not be Cam's replacement after all, as Parcells would then have to wait until Dallas' season is over to have a chance to talk with him about the head coaching job. So if Cam is able to make it through this week and Sparano isn't interviewed by the Dolphins by next week, I would think that's the first sign that Cameron may very well keep his job for at least another season.

Very interesting stuff right now...

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I don't see why...

Parcells doesn't keep Cameron for one more year at least. Give Parcells and Cameron the time to sort out their football ideas together, work with Ireland, if in fact he is the one, and let Parcells build up the defense through the draft.

If Cam can continue to build the offense with Ronnie back, maybe a Flozell Adams added to our line, we would definitely be in a better position then we were a year ago. It wasn't Cameron's fault that we have only one draft pick still on the roster from 1998-2003. Nor, was it his fault that the team had so many injuries, and couldn't keep up.

It was his fault with clock management, and some questionable play calling though. All in all, i think we will rebound and quickly to be quite frank. This team can only go up from here, and Parcells is going to be the one to do it for us.
give Cam one more year with no front office turmoil, nd then we can make our judgement.

Just like it's unffair to acces what Beck has done sofar, it too, is unfair to judge Cameron so early because of all the bad luck we had.

The Miami Dolphins, right now, need continuity more than anything else. Lets try to help them by supporting the moves they make, not being armchair GM's, and accepting what they do even though WE don't think it's the right thing to do.

PEACE OUT!!!

by FinzD54 on Jan 1, 2008 3:05 PM EST reply actions

I wouldn't mind

Ron Wolf putting his 2 cents in helping putting this front office and draft together. I'm sure he wasn't sitting with Parcells on Sunday just for the view.

President and CEO of the Can Cam Cameron Fan Club.

by Neo on Jan 1, 2008 3:26 PM EST reply actions

True

Neo thats the thing about bill is he always surrounds himself with good football people and picks there brain before he makes decisions. Thats why the staff he is about to put toghther will be people he trust. The only problem is we will lose these guys to other teams down the road.

by jvw on Jan 1, 2008 3:43 PM EST up reply actions

Matty

It's been pretty clear that the big tuna phish has been in contact with the NFL on what he has to do in order to ensure that he can hire Ireland.

I have to wonder/guess/speculate that by saying Ireland has control over who coaches next season was enough with the NFL to show that the dolphins GM post would be promotional for Ireland even with BP exerting total control? And that has been the big issue so far... how can BP get Ireland from the cowboys and how to do it now and without compensation.

So I have to guess that Cam is safe until the GM is hired.

by W NY Fins Fan on Jan 1, 2008 3:30 PM EST reply actions

Cowboys aren't fighting it

Though some league insiders believed that Cowboys owner Jerry Jones would fight, Jones in the end opted not to.

Jay Glazer of FOXSports.com reports that the Cowboys have given the Dolphins permission to interview V.P. of college and pro scouting Jeff Ireland.

Per Glazer, Fins football poobah Bill Parcells is expected to offer the G.M. job to Ireland, and Ireland is expected to accept it.

PFT

Some say he is doing it as a favor to Wayne for letting him get Jason Garret last year. NOt sure how true all of that is.

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by Neo on Jan 1, 2008 3:36 PM EST up reply actions

yes that is the crux

the JJ said he would fight it but Bill was in talks with the NFL front office. That's why i speculated that maybe the deal was the GM has final say over this coach and the NFL told JJ that it's a promotional change and he can't block ireland from talking to maimi as a result.

otherwise, why was the big tuna phish spending time talking to the NFL about the situation like reported. plus, i don't think JJ does favors for any other team.

by W NY Fins Fan on Jan 1, 2008 3:57 PM EST up reply actions

I wouldn.t be surprised

if we gave them a 6 or 7th round pick to get him now instead of waiting until after the draft. Jerry Jones has said he hopes Jeff gets a promotion but he would have to wait until after the draft so all the work he has done dallas will get and not Miami. In other words I want compensation. lol.

by jvw on Jan 1, 2008 3:47 PM EST up reply actions

Thats just it

we can get him now and don't have to give up nothing.

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by Neo on Jan 1, 2008 3:53 PM EST up reply actions

that would be sweet

by jvw on Jan 1, 2008 4:09 PM EST up reply actions

Well I just read this

''In personnel, no one can leave until after the draft,'' Jones told The Dallas Morning News. ``The only thing I'm concerned about in personnel is that we get the benefit of all the work that's been done to run our draft. As far as sitting there with personnel, someone being given an opportunity to be a general manager or the opportunity to be over there, I'll help him.''

The fact is, from what I understand it, if it is a promotion he can leave immediately and JJ can pout all he wants.

President and CEO of the Can Cam Cameron Fan Club.

by Neo on Jan 1, 2008 4:23 PM EST up reply actions

I think its more to do with

Philosophies. I think Bill needs to find out what cams view is on the type of players he likes, offensive and defensive. Bill likes big fast football players. He likes the 3/4 defense he likes a offensive that scores points but can run the football and use up the clock but is capable of passing 30-40 times a game when needed. Bill will like to see how cam practices these guys what cam demands from the players. Bill is big on the weight room and offseason conditioning. If Cams priorities are the same as Bill's and cam is a workaholic and there personalities can mesh he keeps him.

by jvw on Jan 1, 2008 3:34 PM EST reply actions

Aside from the 3-4,...

I think that pretty well describes every coach and GM in the league.

by urbino on Jan 1, 2008 4:14 PM EST up reply actions

well u got your

Run and shoot offense, you got your pass first like new england and Dallas and you have your different variations of the west coast offense. Parcells style is more smash mouth, power running real big offensive lineman that wears a defense down offense. I think you see out there now a lot of gimmicky type offensive 4 and 5 wides, short slants instead of running the ball. Parcells likes balance you dont see that to much except a few teams like washington,clev,pitt,jacksonville. I'm not sure of Cams background to know what he likes.

by jvw on Jan 1, 2008 5:28 PM EST up reply actions

Todd Haley

Not thats a name I forget about. Great Post Maty Bill Loved todd in Dallas. He is the in your face type of demanding coach bill loves. I wouldn't be surprised if he joined this staff in any compacity including HC.

by jvw on Jan 1, 2008 3:37 PM EST reply actions

Yup, I'm hearing that name alot too

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by Neo on Jan 1, 2008 3:54 PM EST up reply actions

For what it's worth

Armando Salguero reported that:

Bill Parcells arrived at Dolphins camp at 7:30ish Tuesday, Cam Cameron arrived around three hours later.

The two met around noonish and when all was said and done ... nothing was decided.

President and CEO of the Can Cam Cameron Fan Club.

by Neo on Jan 1, 2008 10:24 PM EST reply actions

Does Anyone Know,

if Miami hires GM Ireland, and the league is OK that it's a promotion, therefore Dallas must allow the hire --- when does a team (in this case Dallas) HAVE to let them go to the new team --- is there a timeframe or "drop-dead-date" that Dallas has to let hin go?
I mean, I hear alot of this Dallas won't let Ireland go till after the draft, but isn't there a must-let-go/must-hire date. And the contract crap doesn't hold water; if they hold because he's under contract. I mean, the league is OK with it because it's a promotion, right?

And Happy New Year all...

by Alpha6 on Jan 1, 2008 11:40 PM EST reply actions