Miami Dolphins Coach Search: Dolphins Contact Chip Kelly, Just Kidding Edition
by Kevin Nogle on Jan 10, 2012 11:59 AM EST
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PrintThe Miami Dolphins coach search continued to its ninth day today, with all eyes still on former Tennessee Titans coach Jeff Fisher. Fisher is expected to make his announcement as early as today as he chooses between the Dolphins and the St. Louis Rams.
Miami, meanwhile, have continued to make plans for Fisher to announce he's is headed to St. Louis. The team is interviewing Cincinnati Bengals coach Mike Zimmer today. Zimmer and Dolphins general manager Jeff Ireland worked together in Dallas from 2003 to 2006. He was appointed the Cowboys' defensive coordinator in 2000, remaining with the team for seven years in that role, despite numerous coaching changes. Zimmer ever changed his defense from a 4-3 to a 3-4 scheme when Bill Parcells took over as the team's coach in 2003. With having never run the scheme, Zimmer led the defense to the to ranked defense in the league that year.
He moved to the Atlanta Falcons in 2007, before moving on to the Bengals in 2008. The Bengals were seventh in yards allowed this season.
Miami has also set up an interview with Falcons offensive coordinator Mike Mularkey as the team awaits word from Fisher. Interestingly, the Rams, yesterday, set up their first coaching search interview other than Fisher, tapping Denver Broncos' defensive coodinator Dennis Allen as a possible replacement for Steve Spagunolo.
Reports last night linked the Dolphins with University of Oregon head coach Chip Kelly, with Miami contact Kelly's agent. However, those reports have since been refuted.
The Dolphins have been busy in the nine days since the end of the season, interviewing Fisher and Zimmer, along with their own interim head coach Todd Bowles, Chicago Bears special teams coach Dave Toub, and Green Bay Packers' offensive coordinator Joe Philbin. Philbin is currently dealing with family tragedy, as his 21-year-old son was found dead in a river yesterday after being missing since 2 am Sunday morning.
The Dolphins have made it clear that Fisher is their top choice for the position, and multiple reports have said they won't allow the Rams to outbid them for the coach's services. However, Fisher is thought to prefer to go to the NFC West, a team with a quarterback in place, and a midwest team, similar to the Nashville home of the Titans. However, multiple reports come out every day linking Fisher to both teams. The unpredictable nature of Fisher's decision continues to frustrate fans who simply want to know who their head coach will be.
But, the Dolphins, and the Rams, will continue to wait, hoping to have a decision today. If not, Miami will continue to interview possible alternatives, and be ready to go once a decision is made.
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Chip Kelly
I noted in another article that I’d be concerned with a coach who favors the spread offense, bringing that to the NFL, but hey, who knows if some fashion of it would work in today’s NFL.
That being said, the next 24-48 hours will be interesting for Rams’ fans and Dolfans alike.
"Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that." George Carlin
I am on the edge of my seat.
not
A woman is an occasional pleasure but a cigar is always a smoke.
- Groucho Marx
Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats. -H.L. Mencken.
"Never miss an opportunity to make others happy, even if you have to leave them alone in order to do it."
"The world is divided into two kinds of people: those who have tattoos, and those who are afraid of people with tattoos."
by Alpha6 on Jan 10, 2012 12:12 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
LOL
Same. I’ll fall out of my seat though if Miami does hire Chip Kelly.
- Attempting to debate with a person who has abandoned reason is like giving medicine to the dead.
- Defeat isn't bitter if you don't swallow it.
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Who names their kid Chip?
Better than Lays, I guess…..
A woman is an occasional pleasure but a cigar is always a smoke.
- Groucho Marx
Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats. -H.L. Mencken.
"Never miss an opportunity to make others happy, even if you have to leave them alone in order to do it."
"The world is divided into two kinds of people: those who have tattoos, and those who are afraid of people with tattoos."
At least his dad was not Frank Zappa.
"Theyas no fawking qwatahback!"-Anonymous Patriots fan at seeing the Wildcat formation for the first time.
As of 01/01/2012 an officially ordained priest of the Church Of The Latter Day Dude
by texascowpunk on Jan 10, 2012 2:06 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, then he'd be named, 'Chip-Me-Some-Hash Zappa'
A woman is an occasional pleasure but a cigar is always a smoke.
- Groucho Marx
Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats. -H.L. Mencken.
"Never miss an opportunity to make others happy, even if you have to leave them alone in order to do it."
"The world is divided into two kinds of people: those who have tattoos, and those who are afraid of people with tattoos."
toilet seat?
J-E-S-T-S SUCK, SUCK, SUCK.
I always take life with a grain of salt, plus a slice of lime, and a shot of tequila.
It'd be fun to see a spread option team in the NFL
I’d also enjoy watching a team try and run the triple option. As bad as NFL coordinators are at adjusting to new concepts (see Denver) you’d have to think you’d win a few games based on scheme alone assuming the scheme was solid.
Note on the Denver comment: Denver is running an offensive scheme that many high school players would find a bit bear. There’s not many (any?) counters to their zone read or Tebow smash plays yet they have been able to move the ball at a decent, not great, clip.
The Patriots
Run a spread, how is that working out for them.
by Daniel Suarez on Jan 10, 2012 1:32 PM EST up reply actions
They spread for bread.... just saying
A woman is an occasional pleasure but a cigar is always a smoke.
- Groucho Marx
Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats. -H.L. Mencken.
"Never miss an opportunity to make others happy, even if you have to leave them alone in order to do it."
"The world is divided into two kinds of people: those who have tattoos, and those who are afraid of people with tattoos."
The word of the dai is Legs, spread the good word!
J-E-S-T-S SUCK, SUCK, SUCK.
I always take life with a grain of salt, plus a slice of lime, and a shot of tequila.
Personally, I think Miami is playing this smarter than the Rams.
Ross isn’t waiting around for an answer and is out there looking at other candidates. The Rams have been sitting quiet and if Fisher does decide on Miami, they’re going to be very far behind in the search for a coach.
- Attempting to debate with a person who has abandoned reason is like giving medicine to the dead.
- Defeat isn't bitter if you don't swallow it.
Contributing Writer to the The Phinsider
fisher
i agree…the rams must be pretty confident to put all their eggs in 1 basket….really sucks something this tragic would happen to coach philbins family…prayers go out to his family…i would be crushed to lose my son, who is right around the same age.
by paul wall 1962 on Jan 10, 2012 12:32 PM EST up reply actions
Im beginning to love your titles Mosul lol
Is anyone grown tired on the whole HEAD COACH VACANY EXTRAVAGANZA going on..
Let’s just hire someone and move on already
I'm ALL- IN. Do whatever it takes to get Andrew Luck or RGIII to Miami in 2012.
Laces out!
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Tom Brandstater- more TD's than completions. Last person to tell him that's not possible, well, nobody has seen him since.
Thanks.
I have to come up with something to entertain, given the story is just about the same every day. I just add in whomever the next target/interview is.
Sept. 26, 2010 - 2013 Draft Kyle Padron Bandwagon
target/interview = dork....
A woman is an occasional pleasure but a cigar is always a smoke.
- Groucho Marx
Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats. -H.L. Mencken.
"Never miss an opportunity to make others happy, even if you have to leave them alone in order to do it."
"The world is divided into two kinds of people: those who have tattoos, and those who are afraid of people with tattoos."
Sorry to ask a question of this nature again,
but have the Dolphins really made it clear that Fisher is their top target? I have seen them announce interviews and I have seen reporters say he is their top target, but again it’s all pretty speculative. When you are interviewing multiple candidates, you don’t want them all, bar one, to know that you don’t really want them, so I am skeptical again.
I believe it's pretty clear Fisher is the top target
He’s the only one that has reportedly had the job offered to him. Plus all the Dolphin sources being reported are saying they’re waiting on Fisher. It’s smart to continue interviewing other candidates even while your top choice makes a decision.
- Attempting to debate with a person who has abandoned reason is like giving medicine to the dead.
- Defeat isn't bitter if you don't swallow it.
Contributing Writer to the The Phinsider
Yeah, but someone in there is gonna get the job as soon as Fishhead Fisher chooses....
A woman is an occasional pleasure but a cigar is always a smoke.
- Groucho Marx
Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats. -H.L. Mencken.
"Never miss an opportunity to make others happy, even if you have to leave them alone in order to do it."
"The world is divided into two kinds of people: those who have tattoos, and those who are afraid of people with tattoos."
No but the media has said that!
J-E-S-T-S SUCK, SUCK, SUCK.
I always take life with a grain of salt, plus a slice of lime, and a shot of tequila.
please don't rush
take all the time you need ross and get it right this time…dont just settle to “get it all over with”
by paul wall 1962 on Jan 10, 2012 12:46 PM EST reply actions
... that's what she said....
A woman is an occasional pleasure but a cigar is always a smoke.
- Groucho Marx
Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats. -H.L. Mencken.
"Never miss an opportunity to make others happy, even if you have to leave them alone in order to do it."
"The world is divided into two kinds of people: those who have tattoos, and those who are afraid of people with tattoos."
More than once!
J-E-S-T-S SUCK, SUCK, SUCK.
I always take life with a grain of salt, plus a slice of lime, and a shot of tequila.
I like the guy from Boise State....
A woman is an occasional pleasure but a cigar is always a smoke.
- Groucho Marx
Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats. -H.L. Mencken.
"Never miss an opportunity to make others happy, even if you have to leave them alone in order to do it."
"The world is divided into two kinds of people: those who have tattoos, and those who are afraid of people with tattoos."
OMG THANK GOD!!!
that headline scared me! lol
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