Huizenga: Parcells likely to stay in Miami

by Matty I on Jan 4, 2009 5:03 PM EST in 2012 Miami Dolphins News

Leading up to the Dolphins' first playoff game in 7 years, we heard a lot about the architect of this remarkable turnaround, VP of Football Operations Bill Parcells, might decide to leave the Dolphins' organization when Wayne Huizenga sold his remaining shares to new owner Stephen Ross.

However, Huizenga said after the game today that Parcells will be back in Miami:

"Bill's going to stay," Huizenga said. "He told me [Friday] he's going to stay. He said he likes it here."

Considering he has a home in South Florida and enjoys spending time down in South Florida, it was unlikely Bill was ever really considering leaving. But the national media being what it is, they had to just crap on our parade these past 10 days or so.

But now we can rest easy - knowing that the man whose hiring began this amazing turnaround will be around, at least for one more season. That makes me even more anxious already for the offseason to get underway.

Hat tip to "oceantracks" for linking to the article in our post-game thread, which is directly below this post.

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Well, that's a relief.

I’m really, really looking forward to the 2009 Draft. It’s obvious that after last April’s “fundamentals” draft that we need to find some play makers on either side of the ball this time around. Our ’hot stove" season starts with the Senior Bowl later this month!

In Parcells, we trust.

"Far better is it to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure... than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer much, because they live in a gray twilight that knows not victory nor defeat." - Theodore Roosevelt

by Daniel52 on Jan 4, 2009 5:21 PM EST reply actions

Great Reason for Optimism

Thanks for the hat tip;)

Parcells saw the game today and knows what needs to be done. I believe he and Ireland are certainly up to the job. It just couldn’t all be done with one draft. Exciting off season ahead!

by oceantracks on Jan 4, 2009 5:35 PM EST reply actions

Good news

I think Parcells knows that the job isn’t finished. I’ll have my analysis of the game tomorrow morning in Gameballs (want to sleep on the game and gather my thoughts and emotions), but I will say that we are still not a Super Bowl caliber team, and Parcells willing to stick around and get us there is the best news I could’ve heard today.

"Are we doing this? Is this happening?"

by Little Nicky 21 on Jan 4, 2009 8:30 PM EST reply actions

I think...

we really knew that this team is a work-in-progress. Keeping the Trifecta in place is helpful for a challenging 2nd year of the Fins Makeover.

"It's nice to feel the fans are behind you. You shouldn't concern yourself with things like that - but it does matter."
Dan Marino

by OntheGo on Jan 4, 2009 11:18 PM EST up reply actions

man if this is what he does in one season, i can't wait for next season!!

I've been a Dolphin for 17 years, and I'll be a Dolphin for the rest of my life. That will never change. - Dan Marino

by afmo on Jan 4, 2009 8:31 PM EST reply actions

We need Parcells to Stay!

Dolphins will only get better with Bill P in Operations!

by MassFinFan65 on Jan 4, 2009 8:59 PM EST reply actions

Great news

by phatfinfan on Jan 4, 2009 9:14 PM EST reply actions

In my best "Hulk" voice.......

Husker sad……this make Husker happy……Husker tired, Husker ate to much, and drank to much…..Husker sleepy. Husker love Phinsider.

"We pride ourselves on playing smart, tough, disiplined football" Chad Pennington 12/28/08

by HuskerDolphin on Jan 4, 2009 10:21 PM EST reply actions

im sunburt and broke....i feel u

"CP10 doesnt sleep....he waits"

by Rzayo24 on Jan 4, 2009 10:57 PM EST up reply actions

PFT

said that caril Peterson was “loving up” to Ross before the game. I hope Ross isn’t gullable to let that loser in here.

I want the Dolphins to win, and I don’t care who is playing to help them win. When a guy throws 4 ints in 2 qtrs he is hurting my team and maybe needs to sit a series. Not 1 guy is above the team. NOT ONE.

-Neo Jan. 4 1009

by Neo on Jan 5, 2009 2:26 AM EST reply actions