Miami Dolphins: Reports now up list of potential offensive coordinators to five candidates
by Matty I on Jan 13, 2011 3:55 PM EST
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We already discussed at length how important it is for the Dolphins to find the right offensive coordinator. And we all knew that the list had grown to four possible candidates for the position vacated by Dan Henning.
Those four were Chargers TE coach and former Browns offensive coordinator Rob Chudzinski, Cowboys TE coach John Garrett, former Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, and former Browns head coach and current head coach of the Hartford Colonials (of the UFL) Chris Palmer.
Now we can add a fifth candidate to the list. The Minnesota Star Tribune is reporting that former Vikings head coach Brad Childress will meet with Tony Sparano and the Dolphins on Saturday to interview for the offensive coordinator role. Childress, of course, was fired late this past season after spending nearly five years as the head coach in Minnesota and compiling a 40-37 record.
Childress was previously the quarterbacks coach and eventually the offensive coordinator in Philadelphia, helping mold Donovan McNabb into the six time Pro Bowler he became - five of those times being under Childress' tutelage.
If Childress was the eventual guy chosen to be offensive coordinator, the next two questions would be obvious. Would he install the 'West Coast Offense' in Miami? And would McNabb eventually bring his talents to South Beach (sorry, I couldn't resist)? Childress has pretty much run the West Coast offense exclusively during his career. And the possibility of reuniting with Donovan might be too much for Childress to pass up. But would a reunion with McNabb be a sticking point in negotiations? Would Childress demand the Dolphins make a strong play for McNabb if he was to come to Miami?
Things could get very interesting this weekend.
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I wouldn't mind Chilly
but no McNabb he’s too old. Draft a QB or get one through FA and battle it out with Henne. We need a franchise QB.
This news does not excite me at all.
Childress is just the OC version of Wannstedt. We can do better.
Go Dolphins.
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Wrong! Maybe as a head coach. But you cannot look past hide resume as OC.
5 years with the Eagles as OC, 4 NFC championship games, 1 Super Bowl. McNabb made 4 Pro Bowls under him.
He’s the best available by far.
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by JP 23 on Jan 13, 2011 6:06 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
this^
Just one mans opinion...
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by MagicDolphin on Jan 13, 2011 8:23 PM EST up reply actions
Good call but no McNabb please!
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by texascowpunk on Jan 13, 2011 8:36 PM EST up reply actions
I'll take McNabb if we draft Cam Newton.
If Newton can learn from any QB, it’s McNabb.
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by JP 23 on Jan 14, 2011 8:24 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I really dont want either but as usual none of us really have any say.
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by texascowpunk on Jan 14, 2011 10:16 PM EST up reply actions
This is the wrong team for that offense, as it currently stands.
As a husband of a Minnesotan and rabid-manic-raging-diehard Vikings fan, I’ve been subjected to a decade of Vikings football, and IMHO the Fins are not West Coast Offense-ready. Unless Chilly brings AP, Steve Hutchinson, and Percy Harvin with him it’ll take 2-3 years to implement the WCO here. I’m not a fan of Chilly’s, I think he lost control of his players, was timid in his play calling (when Favre wasn’t changing plays at the line), and when his offense failed with decent players he went after Favre and Moss in the hopes of pumping it up. The Vikes were about the worst team in the league in regards to turnovers, and that is a direct result of Chilly’s do-or-die mentality. Henne is wrong for the WCO, his release is too slow, he’s not accurate enough, and the time he takes to run though his checkdowns is pathetic. Plus our running backs intimidate…. no-one…
by FLIslesfan22 on Jan 13, 2011 11:13 PM EST up reply actions
OC is not being chosen for Henne
IF Henne is to start here he will have to adapt to whatever they bring in. But given the recent talk of getting someone like McNabb or VY here… Childress will be a fine choice.
by LordBishop34 on Jan 14, 2011 1:38 AM EST up reply actions
Wannstedt's DC resume is great, too.
Two Super Bowl rings with Dallas, not to mention some Nat’l Champ hardware while with the University of Miami. Still, I don’t want either of them around the Dolphins.
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by lancelotlink on Jan 13, 2011 11:59 PM EST up reply actions
c'mon down Chilly, we'd love to have ya!
"Welcome to The Doghouse"
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not big on Mcnabb..not large on Chilly either....BUT...
its good to see some potential being stirred up for both these positions….
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We’ll see
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LOL Neo=Official site skeptic!
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by texascowpunk on Jan 13, 2011 8:38 PM EST up reply actions
Josh McDaniels' numbers with Kyle Orton as QB...
….61% completion rate, 41 TD, 20 INT, 88.1 rating in 28 starts. As the Pats’ OC in ’07, they scored 589 points (and went 18-1). In ’08, with Brady injured and the inexperienced Matt Cassel at QB: 21 TD, 11 INT, 63% completion rate (11-5 record in an “off” year).
I know he’s a hothead. I know he doesn’t get along with Nolan. I don’t care. Bring him in, and if asks for a trade for Orton – do it.
Go Dolphins.
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AND
he doesnt get along with Marshall. Marshall’d go back to his diva crap if we gort McDaniels
Looks like it's time for a little "Chazzle Dazzle"
A little less but yes!
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by texascowpunk on Jan 13, 2011 8:39 PM EST up reply actions
Marshall
"And my head I'd be scratchin' While my thoughts were busy hatchin'
If I only had a brain" --Henning
"Just because I'm presumin' That I could be a human, If I only had a heart" --Henne
"But I could show my prowess, be a lion not a mou-ess
If I only had the nerve."--Sparano
by Jason Scott_90 on Jan 13, 2011 10:07 PM EST up reply actions
Marshall's biggest problem was he wasn't getting paid ...
Now he is … why would he have a problem if Sparano brought him in? He would have Sparano to “give him goosebumps” and McDaniels to get him the ball. I think it is the perfect marriage. McDaniels’ personnel skills may suck, but he would be a OC, not a head coach.
"And my head I'd be scratchin' While my thoughts were busy hatchin'
If I only had a brain" --Henning
"Just because I'm presumin' That I could be a human, If I only had a heart" --Henne
"But I could show my prowess, be a lion not a mou-ess
If I only had the nerve."--Sparano
by Jason Scott_90 on Jan 13, 2011 10:08 PM EST up reply actions
Problem is not McDaniels getting along w/ Marshall...
it is McDaniels not getting along w/ Nolan. I’ve heard they hate each other. I wonder how much do they have to interact with them being coordinators on opposite sides of the ball.
FINALLY!!!!!! SOMEONE ELSE GETS IT
I feel like im the only one who see how perfect JMD would be for us. HE MADE KYLE FREAKING ORTON LOOK LIKE MARINO. HE MADE MATT FREAKING CASSELL LOOK LIKE A ALL-PRO. BRADY HAD 50 TD’s PASSING MAN!!! and u people who keep saying Marshall and Nolan dont get along with him, that was back in denver when JMD WAS THE HC. IS HE GOING TO BE THAT HERE, HELL NO. so that excuse and argument is void. MR .ROSS JOSH MCDANIELS IS WHAT YOUR LOOKING FOR GO GET HIM NOW.
He, BM, and Mike Nolan doesn't get along
He isn’t coming here, you people need to let it go.
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Facts and resoning will get you nowhere with some but good luck!
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by texascowpunk on Jan 13, 2011 8:41 PM EST up reply actions
IT MR NEGITIVE
so negitive i get it this year recent staff dicisions have made me sad mad angry………insane, but as a true phin fan i have to hope for the best no matter how stupid it sounds
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by Mr.Phintastic on Jan 13, 2011 8:51 PM EST up reply actions
I think that bringing in a potential cancer is not moving in the right direction.
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by texascowpunk on Jan 13, 2011 9:07 PM EST up reply actions
Not being negative
just being realistic. Funny how many get the 2 confused. The man isn’t coming here.
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McDaniels is an overrated egotistical little shit
who would alienate two of the key parts of the Fins that actually don’t suck: Marshall and Nolan. After he wrecked Denver you want him here? Are you nuts? How could you not care if he doesn’t get along with Nolan? Do you WANT to destroy the team?
--the artist formerly known as Phillyfinfan--
by Brooklynfinfan on Jan 13, 2011 6:07 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
If he is brought in as a OC
He wouldn’t have the ability to trade away the whole team and run off all the coaches. BM’s biggest problem was he wasn’t getting paid … now he is getting paid. He was talking about the good old days of Orton and Cutler. He now is getting paid like he deserves… now he needs an OC that will know how to use him and get him the ball. I would be surprised if he wasn’t begging Sparano to bring McDaniels in every single day outside his office.
"And my head I'd be scratchin' While my thoughts were busy hatchin'
If I only had a brain" --Henning
"Just because I'm presumin' That I could be a human, If I only had a heart" --Henne
"But I could show my prowess, be a lion not a mou-ess
If I only had the nerve."--Sparano
by Jason Scott_90 on Jan 13, 2011 10:11 PM EST up reply actions
Winning tends to cure petty differences...
…such as the McDaniel/Nolan/BMarsh soap opera.
He may have “wrecked” Denver as a HC, but he never wrecked anything as an OC. Quite the opposite, in fact.
Go Dolphins.
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by lancelotlink on Jan 14, 2011 12:10 AM EST up reply actions
He did have a falling out with Brady. The huge difference is we do not have a Bilichick to keep things in line.
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by texascowpunk on Jan 14, 2011 7:08 AM EST up reply actions
McDaniels is the best option out there IMO
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by Patssuck456 on Jan 15, 2011 11:32 AM EST up reply actions
if you don't include the part where he potentially divides the locker room.
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Except I hear that he's the favorite
to land the St. Louis OC job.
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Chilly Yes, McNab... NO
I never thought of McNab as top line inspite of his many probowl starts. He never seemed to be able to win the big one and he hasn’t gotten any younger. Much happier with some new talent to mold.
Chilly
Kolb?
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Philly's not letting Kolb go.
With Vick’s inability to stay healthy, they need Kolb as insurance.
I used to think I had a drinking problem.
So I stopped thinking.
it looks like kolb might pull a cutler
but im sure andy reid is telling him, look if we go 18 games thers no way vick stays healthy, you’ll get ur chance but kolb wants out.
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by sonnycrockett on Jan 13, 2011 10:24 PM EST up reply actions
I WANT CHILLY!!!
Thatll GUARANTEE that we draft Jake Locker. Locker would tear it up in a brad childress-west coast offense
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And that gurantee would be because we have the worst record?
I’m pretty sure that would also mean the entire coaching staff would be fired, including Childress and his west coast offense.
I used to think I had a drinking problem.
So I stopped thinking.
No Locker will win out because hes awesome
Dont worry, Ill convert you over to him in the coming months lol
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I'd be open to Gabbert and maybe Mallett, but that's it.
But personally I think we should trade down to recoup a 2nd, and I don’t think either of those two I mentioned will still be on the board by the 15th pick.
I used to think I had a drinking problem.
So I stopped thinking.
mallett might be there and i personally think he might be another flacco
Just one mans opinion...
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by MagicDolphin on Jan 13, 2011 8:25 PM EST up reply actions
I would rather have Andy Dalton than the all the rest.
He is the real deal in my opinion for whats that worth but 40 plus wins in 4 years, a 4 year starter. And if you get to see the Rose Bowl he actually looked like the best college QB this year.
and more than that would could now a sign a number of QBs who would do half decent in a west coast offense
Not to mention our WR corp would THRIVE. Theyre all made for a west coast type offense
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We would still need a speed receiver.
The key to the west coast offense is to draw the defense in so you can exploit them deep. Without a speed receiver we’ll have a hard time exploiting defenses deep.
I used to think I had a drinking problem.
So I stopped thinking.
Thats what free agency or a lower pick like a fifth is for
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And we've all seen how successful we've been at doing that in the past.
I used to think I had a drinking problem.
So I stopped thinking.
Tomorrow is a new day!
"Townes Van Zandt is the best songwriter in the whole world and I'll stand on Bob Dylan's coffee table in my cowboy boots and say that."-Steve Earle
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Apple has a new anti-sexting feature. Brett Favre, you going to want to get the Android!
by texascowpunk on Jan 13, 2011 8:44 PM EST up reply actions
Ahhhh a true optimist/masochist
I used to think I had a drinking problem.
So I stopped thinking.
Optimist yes.
"Townes Van Zandt is the best songwriter in the whole world and I'll stand on Bob Dylan's coffee table in my cowboy boots and say that."-Steve Earle
"I'd rather be a dead Gram Parsons than a live Garth Brooks"-Kinky Friedman
Apple has a new anti-sexting feature. Brett Favre, you going to want to get the Android!
by texascowpunk on Jan 13, 2011 9:41 PM EST up reply actions
Ahhh, but optimism for the Dolphins........
Is just a practice in masochism.
I used to think I had a drinking problem.
So I stopped thinking.
I learned long ago that negativity gets you no where.
"Townes Van Zandt is the best songwriter in the whole world and I'll stand on Bob Dylan's coffee table in my cowboy boots and say that."-Steve Earle
"I'd rather be a dead Gram Parsons than a live Garth Brooks"-Kinky Friedman
Apple has a new anti-sexting feature. Brett Favre, you going to want to get the Android!
by texascowpunk on Jan 13, 2011 10:11 PM EST up reply actions
Who said anything about being negative?
I used to think I had a drinking problem.
So I stopped thinking.
LOL Whats the opposite of optimism?
"Townes Van Zandt is the best songwriter in the whole world and I'll stand on Bob Dylan's coffee table in my cowboy boots and say that."-Steve Earle
"I'd rather be a dead Gram Parsons than a live Garth Brooks"-Kinky Friedman
Apple has a new anti-sexting feature. Brett Favre, you going to want to get the Android!
by texascowpunk on Jan 13, 2011 10:16 PM EST up reply actions
Not Masochism.
I used to think I had a drinking problem.
So I stopped thinking.
Well this is true.
"Townes Van Zandt is the best songwriter in the whole world and I'll stand on Bob Dylan's coffee table in my cowboy boots and say that."-Steve Earle
"I'd rather be a dead Gram Parsons than a live Garth Brooks"-Kinky Friedman
Apple has a new anti-sexting feature. Brett Favre, you going to want to get the Android!
by texascowpunk on Jan 13, 2011 10:40 PM EST up reply actions
Parcells isnt in charge anymore
And if you think the Phins are going to be conservative your nuts. Theyre gonna do what Ross wants. And he wants a big time offense
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And if he does not get it he will end up cleaning house!
"Townes Van Zandt is the best songwriter in the whole world and I'll stand on Bob Dylan's coffee table in my cowboy boots and say that."-Steve Earle
"I'd rather be a dead Gram Parsons than a live Garth Brooks"-Kinky Friedman
Apple has a new anti-sexting feature. Brett Favre, you going to want to get the Android!
by texascowpunk on Jan 13, 2011 10:11 PM EST up reply actions
I don't doubt they'll do what Ross wants.
But here’s the problem. You’re assuming Ross is ready to open the checkbook after doing so last year got him a 7-9 record and out of playoffs. Not to mention I don’t believe there are any big name WRs even available in FA next year. Which means we’ll be going for second tier guys again, just like we have in the past. Which has not been successful in the past.
I used to think I had a drinking problem.
So I stopped thinking.
Vincent Jackson is the only one that springs to mind
and I think Santonio Holmes and Braylon Edwards
We've gone from Socrates to Snookie- Ducky
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breaston, james jones,
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by sonnycrockett on Jan 13, 2011 10:22 PM EST up reply actions
Breaston could be an option, but I doubt Arizona let's him go.
James Jones is intriguing but he’s got questionable hands as well.
I used to think I had a drinking problem.
So I stopped thinking.
hes still a deep threat
not mention brad smith (ny cant keep everybody)
and the draft. We need a pulling guard. Check (Nate Garner). We need a center. Sort of Check (draft one or move richie over). Sheets is speed out the backfeild (who would also THRIVE in a west coast system) and we can sign another back…talent is always everywhere for that position.
We also need a QB. Thats what the first rounder is for. And dont tell me a rookie cant make an impact. St. Louis oses another 4 games without Bradford. Same goes for the browns
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Sam Bradford
He is a solid qb
but
5 yards an attempt
I see what you did there
Da browns and their peyton hillis
Rookie Qb’s don’t make a big impact. there isn’t a rookie qb that would beat out Henne (except Andrew luck but that isn’t relevant)
Dan Henning is the sole reason the dolphins aren't a Superbowl Caliber team.
GET PETE CARMICHAEL JR. FOR HC RIGHT NOW!
Bradford had a better Qb rating on an inferior team this year
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Holmes is the only real deep threat.
Edwards still has questionable hands, and Jackson is basically just a slightly faster Marshall.
I used to think I had a drinking problem.
So I stopped thinking.
Not disagreeing with anything there
We've gone from Socrates to Snookie- Ducky
You think Cleveland's cool? I've never heard anybody say "I'm going to Cleveland on vacation." What's so good about Cleveland?- Joakim Noah
I know, I was just giving my take on the options.
I used to think I had a drinking problem.
So I stopped thinking.
How would an inaccurate passer tear it up in an offense that requires pin point precision?
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Hes not innacurate
His Wrs suck. In the holiday bowl he started 0 for 7 because 6 of the passes were dropped.
The west coast needs a tough, athletic and accurate passes with a good arm ala Steve Young
Locker is just like a right handed young. Watch film side by side. Very similar. And if you dont trust my judgment plenty of draft experts are comparing Locker to Young
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Two more names to consider?
I seen this name on other boards, but what about and interview for Jim Fassel? And any thoughts on maybe Jim Zorn as an OC?
I'm on the fence about Chilly.
It all depends on who’s fault it was that even though they had the best RB in football they chose to abandon the running game and get all pass happy. If it was Favre changing the plays, then I would go with Chilly. But if it was Chilly doing the same thing that Henning was doing, it’s not going to be much of an upgrade.
I used to think I had a drinking problem.
So I stopped thinking.
Ugh, so many retreads...
…let’s get someone younger with a little chip on their shoulder.
Go Dolphins.
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Oh, look..
…there’s that young Josh McDaniels fellow. He’s unemployed, if I’m not mistaken. He’s got quite a chip on his shoulder. Hmmmm….
Go Dolphins.
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by lancelotlink on Jan 13, 2011 4:45 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, he's also the second biggest D-bag to walk the earth.
R. Ryan is the biggest.
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Actully Buddy Ryan is the biggest.
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by texascowpunk on Jan 13, 2011 8:44 PM EST up reply actions
I agree that Rex Ryan is the biggest,
but he’s also in the second round of the playoffs in only his 2nd year of head coaching. I don’t have a d-bag litmus test for coaches. All I need to know is that McDaniels coached up Brady to a record-setting year and the Pats to 589 points in one season. He got Orton and Cassel to their highest potential. He even turned Tebow into a relevant rookie when no one else thought that was possible. Put him in an office on the other side of the stadium and leave him alone to do his business. There have been some pretty great teams where the coaches hated each other (‘85 Bears, anyone?). Who cares, as long as the offense is moving the ball, putting up points, and there are double-digit W’s every year.
Go Dolphins.
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by lancelotlink on Jan 14, 2011 12:08 AM EST up reply actions
Key word in this statement......unemployed.
There’s a reason for that, and that reason is exactly why we don’t want him.
I used to think I had a drinking problem.
So I stopped thinking.
Not impressed with the list
I bet they go with Garrett because all the Dallas retreads have been working out so well for this team.
GO SOUTH BEACH COWBOYS!!!
Im ll for bringing in a young guy out of college, Boise anyone?
Fire Dan Henning!
Draft Wisienski, Pouncey and DJ Williams.
Has anybody else noticed that 60% of these names listed have ties to Cleveland???
That’s a little unnerving to me. I’m just sayin!
2011 - The Year of the Dolphin
You beat me to it...
I was about to post that I may be being narrow minded but that chilly was my favorite from this list simply because all the others were with the browns… And I can not ever remember watching the browns and thinking wow they have a good O!
oops...
Except for Garrett…who will probably be the guys like ok was saying because we do seem to be collecting former Cowboys…
No, No and NO... Did I say NO yet!!
Are you serious? Childless yes I spelled Childless!! Go get a new up and comer!! I do not give a Rats ass what this clown did with Donovan McNabb!! It is basically the same O that DH had!! You think we are going to rebuild with McNabb? Come on. A quick fix for Sparanos job is not the answer!! Time to take a solid look at some fresh young “hungry” talent! Not a has been that is getting paid no matter what!!! My God are they serious in this “possible” hire? I wouldn’t even give this ASS a interview!! WOW!!! We will be the next DETROIT LIONS if we hire that clown…FROM GREAT…TO INATE I hope I’m having a Nightmare!! Pinch me now! Pinch me now! Pinch me now! I’m falliiiiiiiiiiiiinnnnnnngggggggg!!!!!!!!!
I lived in Philly and saw firsthand the work he did with the Eagles
Outside of Westbrook and Mcnabb they had NO weapons, and still went to four straight championship games—and without good coaching from Childress and Reid McNabb wouldn’t have ever become the player he was either.
--the artist formerly known as Phillyfinfan--
by Brooklynfinfan on Jan 13, 2011 6:12 PM EST up reply actions
i still live in philly!, and i too lived through the days of todd pinkston and james thrash lol
and dont make me go back to the doug peterson/koy detmer/bobby hoying/rodney peete days!
the reason they went to 4 straight NFC championship games is because they had a defense back then, weapon x brian dawkins in his prime, troy vincent, trotter, hough douglas, hollis thomas, jones, barber, and going into the vet and playing on concrete with green outdoor carpeting over it was pretty intimidating.
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by sonnycrockett on Jan 13, 2011 9:35 PM EST up reply actions
It would be funny if they did hire Childress,
right after Ross says they want a vertical offense, we go get a guy who’s known for his short passing game, lol, zing, take that Ross!
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Short game that draws the defense in for big plays though
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He's a good coordinator, I don't argue that,
I’m just talking about the different philosophies.
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by uncle finster on Jan 14, 2011 12:00 AM EST up reply actions
i dont think his philosophy is different than what ross wants
the west coast is a big play offense. Its whole philosophy is centered around being smart and getting more and more aggressive as the game wears on
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The west coast offense is a dink and dunk offense,
it is not a vertical offense, it is a high % short passing offense that is used to keep QB turnovers to a min.
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by uncle finster on Jan 14, 2011 9:24 AM EST up reply actions
Two stats
Marino = 7.3 career yards per completion
Montana = 7.5 career yard per completion
As you probably know, Montana was the guinea pig for the west coast offense under Walsh. He had a higher pass per completion avg than Marino, who was known for throwing it downfield mutliple times.
The west coast isnt a dink and dunk offense. Correctly used, it utilizes the short passing game to spread out the defense so that you can attack them over the middle and deep, in addition to setting up long wrongs due to so many guys dropping into coverage to stop the short passing game.
With the right personal, the west coast can be a prolific attack. Just look at Montana’s numbers. And not to mention Steve Young, who picked the offense up where Montana left it.
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You forget one critical component, the GOAT,
he used to take 5 yard slants and turn them into TDs.
That was the creation of probably the greatest offensive mind the sport has ever seen, that is the acme of the west coast, not the avg, and Walsh designed the west coast offense to be a high % short passing offense that is used to keep QB turnovers to a min.
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by uncle finster on Jan 14, 2011 10:36 PM EST up reply actions
lol, take that miami heat! er, wait....
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by sonnycrockett on Jan 13, 2011 10:02 PM EST up reply actions
Insanity
Doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result.
None of the five have a resume that should excite Dolphin fans. The owner has said what type of offense he would like to see and these guys are nothing special. Why not go to the college ranks and find somebody who has shown creativity…Mike Leach comes to mind…or someone like him rather than trying to get this mediocre group to produce something they have never done.
I’m for trying something different!
IF we wanted to open up the passing game, then why would we hire Childress? His passing schemes are short route to mostly big tight ends. Miami is not equipped with the players to run a West Coast type Offense.
Those that are in favor of getting Childress will be swallowing bitter tears next season, as we will not accomplish what is needed. We don’t need McNabb or Kolb. That is just a band-aid solution to our problems. These guys will not take us to the post-season.
chili? WTF
Are you freaking kidding me!!! he brings nothing to the table, he is a joke just like our stints with hiring these college coaches as our head coaches that flushed our beloved phins down the shitter!!!! Saprano better read what ross promised us fans and chili bring non of it!!
by scubasteve54016 on Jan 13, 2011 7:47 PM EST reply actions
Hello Friends
Tuna’s post freaked me out at work…LOL
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by texascowpunk on Jan 13, 2011 9:08 PM EST up reply actions
Sir!
How’s it goin in the lonestar state?
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by DolphinNation on Jan 13, 2011 9:09 PM EST up reply actions
I will be happy once it gets above freezing again as its been a week but other than
that I am doing well.
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by texascowpunk on Jan 13, 2011 9:42 PM EST up reply actions
Whats up in your neck of the woods?
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by texascowpunk on Jan 13, 2011 9:42 PM EST up reply actions
The Dolphins will probably stick to somebody who runs the same version and verbage
of Henning’s offense, i doubt with the looming threat of a lockout, that they would completely change the offense and have to learn a completely new system and terminology when coaches might not be able to coach until the holdout is settled. They will probably keep the same base offense but run more spread sets out of it and be more aggressive early in the game.
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I worry about that a bit but it has worked for other teams in the past. There will be some growing pains
but what we have been doing is not working.
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by texascowpunk on Jan 13, 2011 9:43 PM EST up reply actions
i meant to reply but its below enhalen
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by sonnycrockett on Jan 13, 2011 10:08 PM EST up reply actions
Its cool. I found it.
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by texascowpunk on Jan 13, 2011 10:13 PM EST up reply actions
What part of it do we really have to build upon??
Field goals?? What else have we consistently been able to do? 3rd and short, but it has been hard for us to get into 3rd and short situations …. because we suck on offense.
"And my head I'd be scratchin' While my thoughts were busy hatchin'
If I only had a brain" --Henning
"Just because I'm presumin' That I could be a human, If I only had a heart" --Henne
"But I could show my prowess, be a lion not a mou-ess
If I only had the nerve."--Sparano
by Jason Scott_90 on Jan 13, 2011 11:41 PM EST up reply actions
not sure what ur reply meant, but
if u mean “what do we have to build on?” i would say we dont know because we never opened the laybook past page 1, because of Henning being too conservative with it, i saw some very creative plays especially with Fasano, they would call it once, it would work for a big gain and then we would never see it again. IT was more the play caller than the playbook itself.
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by sonnycrockett on Jan 14, 2011 1:10 AM EST up reply actions
I dont know why some of you are so against Childress
The west coast offense is the kind of offensive philosophy weve wanted ever since Marino retired: pass more.
The west coast uses out routes, slants and other short passes to spead the defense out and then go for the long ball or long run.
Whats the issue? isnt that what youve all wanted?
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i agree, it requires a lot of 3 step drops which will get the ball out of henne's hand quicker
u need an accurate qb for short passes which has been a problem for henne hasn’t it? thats why eagles fans were soo frustrated with McNabb all those yrs.
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by sonnycrockett on Jan 13, 2011 10:13 PM EST up reply actions
If we had a west coast QB... then we could run a west coast offense...
Henne is not the guy… Thiggy is more of a spread guy …. I don’t think either of them would do well in a west coast offense. You have to be better at the short throws than either of them are.
"And my head I'd be scratchin' While my thoughts were busy hatchin'
If I only had a brain" --Henning
"Just because I'm presumin' That I could be a human, If I only had a heart" --Henne
"But I could show my prowess, be a lion not a mou-ess
If I only had the nerve."--Sparano
by Jason Scott_90 on Jan 13, 2011 10:17 PM EST up reply actions
thats what i was hinting at ;)
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by sonnycrockett on Jan 13, 2011 10:18 PM EST up reply actions
thats what Jake Locker is for
He was made to play in a west coast offense
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maybe its not the offense but who's running it. there are all kinds of plays
in his offense but he has to have the guts to call it and trust henne, which he didnt, thats why he stayed in tight 2TE formations and called running plays on 3rd and 14. He didnt trust and wouldn’t just “let it go” and it showed -the dolphins played nervous, tentative football, playing not to lose. but i wouldnt mind a change to something new either.
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Well either way if you change coordinators their will be changes in the offense.
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by texascowpunk on Jan 13, 2011 10:14 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah...
But I also heard that Henning was constantly telling him that he didn’t know anything. The crap that he was feeding Henne, I am not surprised that he was one-hopping it to RBs 5 feet in front of him …
"And my head I'd be scratchin' While my thoughts were busy hatchin'
If I only had a brain" --Henning
"Just because I'm presumin' That I could be a human, If I only had a heart" --Henne
"But I could show my prowess, be a lion not a mou-ess
If I only had the nerve."--Sparano
by Jason Scott_90 on Jan 13, 2011 10:15 PM EST up reply actions
henne looked scared to death with every throw, it showed on his face.
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by sonnycrockett on Jan 13, 2011 10:17 PM EST up reply actions
when you have a dinosaur telling you, you know nothing ...
what do you expect?
"And my head I'd be scratchin' While my thoughts were busy hatchin'
If I only had a brain" --Henning
"Just because I'm presumin' That I could be a human, If I only had a heart" --Henne
"But I could show my prowess, be a lion not a mou-ess
If I only had the nerve."--Sparano
by Jason Scott_90 on Jan 13, 2011 10:18 PM EST up reply actions
Considering how, and I'm not even exaggerating, Henne was one of the best QBs in the entire league
when it came to 4 and 5 WR sets, Henning would have to be completely off his rocker.
We've gone from Socrates to Snookie- Ducky
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by Farorefox on Jan 13, 2011 10:18 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Come on Chudzinski!
We've gone from Socrates to Snookie- Ducky
You think Cleveland's cool? I've never heard anybody say "I'm going to Cleveland on vacation." What's so good about Cleveland?- Joakim Noah
by Farorefox on Jan 13, 2011 10:07 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
^ This
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I hope they at least talk to McDaniels....
I am surprised with all his recent memories of how great things were with Orton and Cutler he hasn’t fantasized about having McDaniels as an OC again. I think he would be able to make the most use of the tools we have and maybe he can even get Henne to perform. As I am thinking about it I think he just needs a little more confidence. A little bit of confidence goes a long way. If he is an OC not a head coach we don’t have to worry about him trading away our whole team for a conditional 2nd round pick and a Title Sports drink. We have Tony to keep him in line and give Brandon Marshall “goosebumps”(his words not mine).
I would be surprised if BM isn’t camping outside of his office every day begging him to bring McDaniels in. His biggest problem with McDaniels was he wasn’t getting paid, and now he is. He went through a pretty exasperating year and why would he want to chance having a similar problem next year? Why would he not want to have the best OC out there trying to get him the ball?
"And my head I'd be scratchin' While my thoughts were busy hatchin'
If I only had a brain" --Henning
"Just because I'm presumin' That I could be a human, If I only had a heart" --Henne
"But I could show my prowess, be a lion not a mou-ess
If I only had the nerve."--Sparano
by Jason Scott_90 on Jan 13, 2011 10:26 PM EST reply actions
I love that Brandon Marshall is all about Brandon Marshall...
Say what you want, but you need a guy that wants to have the ball in his hands when the game is on the line. McDaniels knows how to make it happen and he is the best guy to make it happen. Do you really think that Brandon Marshall would have a problem after this year of constant uselessness? They couldn’t figure out how to get him the ball. If he comes in and changes the way Henne thinks and teaches him how to be a QB in the NFL, do you really think that Marshall wouldn’t welcome it? Who is the most qualified guy in the league to develop a QB? The guy that developed Cassel into a franchise QB and then made Kyle Orton play on a Pro Bowl level?
"And my head I'd be scratchin' While my thoughts were busy hatchin'
If I only had a brain" --Henning
"Just because I'm presumin' That I could be a human, If I only had a heart" --Henne
"But I could show my prowess, be a lion not a mou-ess
If I only had the nerve."--Sparano
by Jason Scott_90 on Jan 13, 2011 10:30 PM EST up reply actions
your completely overlooking Nolan
McDaniels lowballed him and Nolan flew to the oher side of the country to get away from him
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I was under the impression that ...
when the Dolphins asked permission to interview him for the lateral move, he told McDaniels he wanted to interview, and McDaniels fired him then. I have also heard that they didn’t agree on how to run a defense, but he wouldn’t be worried about that now would he? Nolan would have a problem now that he has been demoted to just an OC?? Wouldn’t that be the ultimate victory for him?? I think it might also give just enough competition on offense and defense to make things interesting…
"And my head I'd be scratchin' While my thoughts were busy hatchin'
If I only had a brain" --Henning
"Just because I'm presumin' That I could be a human, If I only had a heart" --Henne
"But I could show my prowess, be a lion not a mou-ess
If I only had the nerve."--Sparano
by Jason Scott_90 on Jan 13, 2011 10:38 PM EST up reply actions
I would just rather not deal with him and his potential issues with nolan and marshall
just looking at talent hes not that much better than some of the other names out there. But he comes with potential so baggage so to me the small talent divide isnt worth it
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Now having said that ...
We still need to bring in 2 rookie QBs to compete and develop, just in case Henne still sucks…. But give McDaniels a good crack at him.
"And my head I'd be scratchin' While my thoughts were busy hatchin'
If I only had a brain" --Henning
"Just because I'm presumin' That I could be a human, If I only had a heart" --Henne
"But I could show my prowess, be a lion not a mou-ess
If I only had the nerve."--Sparano
by Jason Scott_90 on Jan 13, 2011 10:32 PM EST up reply actions
Stop responding to yourself ...
You are the only one talking … you sound like an idiot ….. ;)
"And my head I'd be scratchin' While my thoughts were busy hatchin'
If I only had a brain" --Henning
"Just because I'm presumin' That I could be a human, If I only had a heart" --Henne
"But I could show my prowess, be a lion not a mou-ess
If I only had the nerve."--Sparano
by Jason Scott_90 on Jan 13, 2011 10:50 PM EST up reply actions
LOL
"Townes Van Zandt is the best songwriter in the whole world and I'll stand on Bob Dylan's coffee table in my cowboy boots and say that."-Steve Earle
"I'd rather be a dead Gram Parsons than a live Garth Brooks"-Kinky Friedman
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by texascowpunk on Jan 13, 2011 10:51 PM EST up reply actions
how does cam newton fit into a west coast system?
cam newton, has the scrambling ability of steve young, the size of ben rothlisberger and he will be availble to the dolphins at #15 or even at #20-25 if they decide to trade down and re-coup than 2nd rounder. my only qustion is…is cam smart enough to understand the west coast system, being he has played in a spread formation at auburn. chilly worked wonders for mcnabb coming out of the spread in syracuse. could he do the same for Newton? i think newton sells 10-15% more tickets for ross on his name and the heisman trophy alone. but is he the right fit? this could be very interesting….
im not as think as you drunk i am occifer.....
is Cam Newton
a bigger, stronger version of mike vick? idk. im still thinking M. Pouncy in the first is a dead on lock to solidify our o-line. is Newton still availble in rounds 2-3?
im not as think as you drunk i am occifer.....
by frostyphinfan on Jan 14, 2011 12:18 AM EST up reply actions
yeah theres some really good offensive lineman but
if newton impresses at the combine/proday how do u not take him if ur the dolphins. i see him going top 10 though anyway becuase teams will gamble on him being a home run pick
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by sonnycrockett on Jan 14, 2011 1:14 AM EST up reply actions
did anyone see
The Cowboys and Browns record this year why would we want any coaches from those teams????………. If Ross wants the Offence to run up the score maybe WCO may help. with the two young WR (Moore,Wallace) It is different then the past get a lead ..then go to prevent D ….and let them catch up and lose.
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As a dolphin fan we have waited for a winning team!!! I am so ready for teams to stop laughing at us and startt hearing good things about our team. !st everyone is quick to tear our quarterback and running backs up…but let’s think we have not had a truly sucessful quarterback since marino…. we have not had a truely winning season since marino years…ok west coast offense? truely keep chilly away if that is what he wants to bring to the phins.. We have 2 great running backs and a qb that is questionable but noone truely knows what he is capable of because he has no freaking line. Everyionyone bashes henne but why have we not had a successful qb and why has our 1000 yard rb been held to 600 yrds? because our line sucks and yes henne gets scared and his check downs suck but have u been hit by harrison and porter type players? No everyone is quick to jump on henne, sparono, ronnie and ricky but look deep down it has been years since we had a successful qb and offense our defence looks great we need help and i do not believe we need chilly and his wc offense we need a tough line and take our hits and losses grooming a qb!!! do not push our leaders brown and williams to the side… but i am a mere woman who does not know what i am talking about c’mon dolphins, henne, brown, williams, marshall sparano let’s bring it next year!!
by Wendydolphinfan4 on Jan 14, 2011 11:56 PM EST reply actions
tom clements
how about considering tom clements. QB coach for green bay. 18 years of coaching experience, 2 as a OC and the last 5 with rodgers. i would love to have rodgers on my team.
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