Miami Dolphins Coaching Search: The No Mularkey Here Edition
by Kevin Nogle on Jan 11, 2012 5:00 AM EST
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Another day of waiting and not getting a decision as the Miami Dolphins search for their next head coach. However, it was a busy day on the coaching landscape across the league. There were hirings, firings, interviews, and, or course, waiting.
The Dolphins continue to circle in a holding pattern as former Tennessee Titans head coach Jeff Fisher weighs his choices. Fisher has been interviewed by both the Dolphins and St. Louis Rams, and is expected to decide between the two teams this week. But, the Dolphins have not been stagnant in their search waiting on Fisher.
On Tuesday, owner Stephen Ross, general manager Jeff Ireland, and "advisor" Carl Peterson met with Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer. Zimmer spent seven years as the Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator from 2000-2007, before a year with the Atlanta Falcons, followed by his move to Cincinnati. During his time in Dallas, the same time that Ireland was with the Cowboys, Zimmer worked as the coordinator through multiple coaching changes, and even switched form his preferred 4-3 defensive scheme to Bill Parcells' 3-4 lineup.
The Dolphins had also lined up an interview with former Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Mike Mularkey for today. However, Mularkey was hired yesterday by the Jacksonville Jaguars.
And, that wasn't the only hiring to happen around the NFL. In Kansas City, the team officially removed the interim tag from Romeo Crennel's title, making him the team's head coach for 2012. Maybe the most interesting hire in the NFL yesterday - expected to be officially announced today - is the New York Jets hiring former Miami head coach Tony Sparano to be their new offensive coordinator.
With the lessons Sparano learned in Miami as the head coach over four seasons, especially this year when he changed from a conservative, ground and pound coach, into someone realizing he had to loosen the reins in order to succeed, the Jets could have picked up a very decent offensive coordinator.
Meanwhile, there were also firings around the league yesterday, including the Raiders "relieving" Hue Jackson of his head coach responsibilities.
Two possible candidates for the Dolphins' job, should Fisher decide to head to the Rams, both were denying reports yesterday. The first, Oregon's Chip Kelly, and the Dolphins both denied media reports that Miami had contacted Kelly's agent about setting up an interview. Then, in Cincinnati, offensive coordinator Jay Gruden turned down all head coaching jobs, despite interest from several teams. Gruden, the brother of former NFL Coach Jon Gruden, has stated previously that he does not feel he is ready to be an NFL head coach, and seems to be sticking to that mantra.
The Rams set up their first non-Fisher interview of the season, looking at Denver Broncos Dennis Allen. The fact that the Rams suddenly began working on their "Plan B" if the team doesn't land Fisher could signal a lack of confidence in Fisher's decision.
The Dolphins, meanwhile, continue to await word from Fisher, while simultaneously searching for other candidates. No interviews are scheduled for Wednesday with Mularkey heading to Jacksonville but the Dolphins will continue to reach out to candidates. So far, in just nine days since the end of the season, the Dolphins have interviewed Todd Bowles, Dave Toub, and Joe Philbin, to go with Fisher and Zimmer.
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Interview Winston Moss!!!
Good! That means Miami won’t be able to hire Mularkey! Hopefully it’ll force them to interview winston moss and chud.
We can't.
Not until the Packers are out of the playoffs. And, I would expect him to go to Oakland. The Raiders GM is going to try to get as many Packers assistants as he can.
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Tony and the jets?
watch ’em draft a FG kicker in the first!
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Back on the Hennewagon. Chuggin' along with no spare...
so we are just sitting around here for Jeff Fisher to decide?
We already offered him more money… He is basically telling us how bad this job sucks. Why do we want this guy so bad? What are the chances that he decides to stay here long term then?
We had [Brady] down… but we didn’t kick him. We helped him up and gave him a PowerPuff Girls band-aid for his knee. What exactly did you expect would happen when we did that?
I'd rather
he take his time and make the right decision. The time he is taking to decide could indicate that he intends to be with that team a long time.
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by rintintinsoldier on Jan 11, 2012 7:24 AM EST up reply actions
yeah it's not really going to make a difference to Miami except for the impatient fans
Waiting implies he is taking this seriously and wants to give his new team his all. It also gives us more time to find an acceptable back-up option if he hops on a plane to St. Louis.
I'm ALL- IN. Do whatever it takes to get Andrew Luck or RGIII to Miami in 2012.
Laces out!
-2008 AFC East Champions-
BRANDON MARSHALL- FUTURE MIAMI HOF WR!!!!!
Tom Brandstater- more TD's than completions. Last person to tell him that's not possible, well, nobody has seen him since.
The point is, we aren't just sitting around waiting for Fisher.
We are still interviewing. We are still looking for other candidates. We aren’t offering the job to anyone else, because we have the offer on the table to Fisher. But, if he decides to go to St. Louis, we are still in good shape. St. Louis, on the other hand, is way behind if Fisher chooses us.
And, I completely disagree that he is telling us how bad the job sucks. I look at it the other way. St. Louis is the place where he gets more power, has a QB, and the second overall draft choice. He’s a midwestern guy, comfortable in Tennessee, and would like to go back to that area. St. Louis does that. Yet, he is still intrigued enough by the MIami job to not just immediately take the Rams position. Sure, money helps, but if it’s this hard for him to make a choice like this, there’s got to be things in the Miami position that he really likes too.
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exactly
I'm ALL- IN. Do whatever it takes to get Andrew Luck or RGIII to Miami in 2012.
Laces out!
-2008 AFC East Champions-
BRANDON MARSHALL- FUTURE MIAMI HOF WR!!!!!
Tom Brandstater- more TD's than completions. Last person to tell him that's not possible, well, nobody has seen him since.
At least the Rams are starting to catch up on interviews
They’re schedule to interview Chudzinski. ESPN is starting rumors by saying this means the Rams are becoming underdogs. Don’t know if I believe that, but ESPN can spread whatever gossip they want.
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- Defeat isn't bitter if you don't swallow it.
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"Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that." George Carlin
by DolphinNation on Jan 11, 2012 10:03 AM EST up reply actions 3 recs
And I say go Phins, Canes, Mavs, Rangers and of course Stars.
"Theyas no fawking qwatahback!"-Anonymous Patriots fan at seeing the Wildcat formation for the first time.
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by texascowpunk on Jan 11, 2012 10:19 AM EST up reply actions
First off TT does not play defence. Now haveing just said this & knowing how the "puppet master" wants to destroy the rest of the NFL. Collect yet another SB-mvp award!
I do remember a game not to awful long ago a game in which New England summand from the gates of hell itself “a lucafiran effert” in witch even the walking on water wood not help. Dog-stompin fo the Denver Broncos was a humain thing to do so as they wood have a chance to get there said QB, not yet realizing that there QB carrys a dual action figure behind those blue-eyes!
wopper "the king" computer
We often look rite past the positive's cuz the negative's-r-so hard they dominate! Have you touched & preened your beaver-pelt yet!
Chyt; cha aint seen the worst tilo youd seen the least - Henne to Marshall compleat two year descreption!
by wild zion beaver on Jan 11, 2012 7:56 PM EST up reply actions
Fisher also has connections with St. Louis
He was basically a shoe in for the St. Louis job, hence why they didn’t have any other interviews lined up. It shows you they are really concerned Fisher is going to choose Miami
Taking time to consider a job is not abnormal
Neither is wanting more money. It doesn’t mean he isn’t passionate about his work. Don’t you want more money?
Of course not. I’m independently wealthy, and I don’t need to be sitting in this cubicle.
"Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that." George Carlin
by DolphinNation on Jan 11, 2012 10:05 AM EST up reply actions
I spent all my wealth on getting a 3rd monitor in my cubicle.
More of Moore in 2012!
Coples for our new 4-3!
'Phins phor Liphe!
LOL
"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 11, 2012 11:11 AM EST up reply actions
Great news! Hopes its top Quality
wopper "the king" computer
We often look rite past the positive's cuz the negative's-r-so hard they dominate! Have you touched & preened your beaver-pelt yet!
Chyt; cha aint seen the worst tilo youd seen the least - Henne to Marshall compleat two year descreption!
by wild zion beaver on Jan 11, 2012 7:58 PM EST up reply actions
I have turned down jobs making more money. While I get that money is important it is not a primary driving force in
my life or my life decisions. I would hope this would apply to a guy like Fisher who already has security financially but probably seeks a deeper level of satisfaction at this point.
"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 11, 2012 10:22 AM EST up reply actions
Whats the sab'wah'fare with fisher!
wopper "the king" computer
We often look rite past the positive's cuz the negative's-r-so hard they dominate! Have you touched & preened your beaver-pelt yet!
Chyt; cha aint seen the worst tilo youd seen the least - Henne to Marshall compleat two year descreption!
by wild zion beaver on Jan 11, 2012 7:13 AM EST reply actions
My gut reaction on the Jets news was happy. (If it happens, of course)
That really doesn’t say much for Tony’s time here. I just can’t believe that he’s the guy to take Sanchez to the next level or command the attention of all their prima donnas. Will be strange facing Tony twice a year.
When Tony left, I wished him the best in his career. Needless to say, I won’t anymore!
Hugh jackson
I’m surprised that the raiders let Jackson go. Maybe this should be our #1 candidate? I wanted either gruden but both have denied interest in head coaching jobs..
I wouldn’t mind Hue Jackson, either. I don’t know if I would go as far as to say he’d be our top choice, but he’d be up there.
I’m also inclined to interview Spagnolo, but that’s just my opinion.
"Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that." George Carlin
by DolphinNation on Jan 11, 2012 8:25 AM EST up reply actions
Sparano's a Jet?
Yet another reason for me to hate that team. I can’t wait until our defense punishes his offense next year.
"Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that." George Carlin
Hey Tony,
You left something…. come get Colombo and take him with you. Thanks.
by PhinNomenol! on Jan 11, 2012 8:32 AM EST via Android app up reply actions 3 recs
THIS x 1000
"Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that." George Carlin
by DolphinNation on Jan 11, 2012 8:41 AM EST up reply actions
Lmao. We can only hope
Draft a first round QB and then build around him.
Please do not insult other phin fans if you disagree with them.
by 54 on Jan 11, 2012 8:58 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
prolly lol
I'm ALL- IN. Do whatever it takes to get Andrew Luck or RGIII to Miami in 2012.
Laces out!
-2008 AFC East Champions-
BRANDON MARSHALL- FUTURE MIAMI HOF WR!!!!!
Tom Brandstater- more TD's than completions. Last person to tell him that's not possible, well, nobody has seen him since.
LOL I nominate this as the comment of the day!
"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 11, 2012 10:24 AM EST up reply actions
fisher should choose today
Miami or st Louis… Which will it be?
I'm ALL- IN. Do whatever it takes to get Andrew Luck or RGIII to Miami in 2012.
Laces out!
-2008 AFC East Champions-
BRANDON MARSHALL- FUTURE MIAMI HOF WR!!!!!
Tom Brandstater- more TD's than completions. Last person to tell him that's not possible, well, nobody has seen him since.
by BSerious72 on Jan 11, 2012 8:47 AM EST via iPhone app reply actions
Not to be a buzz-kill here, but unfortunately, I think the answer will be St. Louis. Mosul hit on a lot of the reasons why, above. If Jeff Ireland wasn’t around, and we could offer the same amount of power as St. Louis is, currently, I think we’d have a better shot at Fisher. Just my 2 cents.
"Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that." George Carlin
by DolphinNation on Jan 11, 2012 9:20 AM EST up reply actions
you're probably right...
St. Louis:
Young #1 pick QB
Current #2 pick
Handed the keys to entire organization
Weaker division
Team went 2-14, improving is inevitable
less pressure, less expectations
don’t have to see Rex Ryan’s revolting fat twice a year
I'm ALL- IN. Do whatever it takes to get Andrew Luck or RGIII to Miami in 2012.
Laces out!
-2008 AFC East Champions-
BRANDON MARSHALL- FUTURE MIAMI HOF WR!!!!!
Tom Brandstater- more TD's than completions. Last person to tell him that's not possible, well, nobody has seen him since.
Indeed.
"Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that." George Carlin
by DolphinNation on Jan 11, 2012 10:17 AM EST up reply actions
PS. Rex is fat.
I'm ALL- IN. Do whatever it takes to get Andrew Luck or RGIII to Miami in 2012.
Laces out!
-2008 AFC East Champions-
BRANDON MARSHALL- FUTURE MIAMI HOF WR!!!!!
Tom Brandstater- more TD's than completions. Last person to tell him that's not possible, well, nobody has seen him since.
by BSerious72 on Jan 11, 2012 10:20 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
PPS
His diet consists of feet and fat.
More of Moore in 2012!
Coples for our new 4-3!
'Phins phor Liphe!
Oh my
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Greisel is n't considered fat, Err the root of all evil lies within Rexy so yes rec!
wopper "the king" computer
We often look rite past the positive's cuz the negative's-r-so hard they dominate! Have you touched & preened your beaver-pelt yet!
Chyt; cha aint seen the worst tilo youd seen the least - Henne to Marshall compleat two year descreption!
by wild zion beaver on Jan 11, 2012 8:02 PM EST up reply actions
There have been multiple people who have worked with Jeff Fisher that said he should be
kept away from personnel decisions. We don’t want him to have that kind of power.
More of Moore in 2012!
Coples for our new 4-3!
'Phins phor Liphe!
The thing with Tony going to the Jets....
He will be an asset to Rexy getting any of our FAs. I could see Langford heading there, maybe Soliai. Henne is most definitely getting a job there, although I don’t think that worries us……..
......and the rats devour each other as the ship goes down......
Sooooooo, they will have 2 sh*tty quarterbacks? That’s fantastic news!
"Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that." George Carlin
by DolphinNation on Jan 11, 2012 9:20 AM EST up reply actions
What a QB battle that would be!!
/end sarcasm
More of Moore in 2012!
Coples for our new 4-3!
'Phins phor Liphe!
I disagree. They would have one shitty quarterback and Henne
who may or may not be shitty.
But is certainly better than Sanchez.
Let me save you the trouble..
“May or may not be shitty”
No, he’s shitty. Resume debate accordingly.
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by Little Nicky 21 on Jan 11, 2012 3:38 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
I don't want to lose Langford,
but I couldn’t give 2 shits about Henne and Soliai.
More of Moore in 2012!
Coples for our new 4-3!
'Phins phor Liphe!
Why Soliai?
They have a better NT on the roster, if it was swapping NT I would have no problem with that.
Good point.
Soliai definitely isn’t getting premier NT money just to back up Jenkins.
More of Moore in 2012!
Coples for our new 4-3!
'Phins phor Liphe!
They really should have an edit button
It bugs me when I forget to check something before hitting “post” and I see a big grammar or spelling error and can’t correct it.
Poo poo plater for everyone...
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."
This wait is ridiculous
Cmon Jeff!!
by Goon305Boy10 on Jan 11, 2012 9:00 AM EST via mobile reply actions
I don't care if Fisher comes or not.
Gimme excitement….
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."
Jeff Fisher's to do list:
-interview with Ross. Check!
-interview with Rams. Check!
-evaluate each division. Check!
-evaluate 2 rosters. Check!
- get family’s input.Check!
-mislead my untrusted sources, about decision. Check!
-rise my stock. Check!
-sit back and drink whiskey all night. Check!
- twiddle my thumbs. Check!
…Wait for it…
I Jeff Fisher chose St. Louis Rams for obvious reasons.
I can’t compete with another Jeff in the FO for power. In the words of Frank Sanatra, I did it my way…
I have a Qb in place.
- pick in draft.
A 4-3 Defense already in place.
And I felt like this was the best option for me.
I thank the Dolphins for their generous offer.
However, the Rams is where I fit best!
Any questions?
Feed the wolf or is the wolf feeding on us?
Get well soon Chads.
B. Marsh needs more TD's.
by Stats407 on Jan 11, 2012 11:17 AM EST via mobile reply actions
I think the longer wait for Fisher favors the Dolphins.
If it were a slam dunk for St. Louis, there’s no reason to wait. If he’s just waiting for the best offer, then by all accounts, Ross will pay whatever it takes.
With Fisher sitting on his hands (on top of being terrible)...
and Philbin mourning the death of his son, I say we turn our full attention to Chudzinksi. He’s the most dynamic candidate out there and can give is the offense we’ve wanted for years.
No other coach on the market makes an impression, unless we want a few more seasons of mediocrity, inflated hopes, and ultimate disappointment.
Praying to Sun-Ra that Joe Philbin becomes the new Dolphins coach...
...and brings Matt Flynn with him.
(PREVIOUS SIGNATURES)
...and I think Tony Sparano should be fired. [√]
Former Ayatollah of the "Draft Mike Pouncey" bandwagon. [√]
(Currently hoping that Reggie Bush isn't as useless as I think he is) [√]
Great to see that the jumpstart is working out for Miami.
Hell, even Sparano has a job before Miami has a new coach….
so, almost 60 fan comments and not one mentions interest in zimmer
hoping that means the dolphins share a common disinterest in zimmer (as the fans here appear to).
"the bengals are not a west of the 104 longitude team."
I'm not a fan of this guy...
What has he done.. really?
From Wiki:
His first coaching job was as a part-time defensive assistant at the University of Missouri (1979–80). He then went to Weber State College, where he was the inside linebackers coach (1981–84), defensive backs coach (1985–88), and defensive coordinator (1983–88). He then went to Washington State University (1989–93) as the defensive coordinator and secondary coach. In 1993, the Cougars finished eighth in the nation in total defense and second in rushing defense.
He joined the Dallas Cowboys in 1994 as an assistant coach of the nickel defense under Barry Switzer. He was promoted to defensive backs coach (1995–99) before being promoted to defensive coordinator in 2000. The 2003 Dallas Cowboys gave up the fewest yards in the NFL while running an aggressive speedy 4-3 defense. Despite the Cowboys’ problems over the years, Zimmer has survived coaching changes (Switzer, Chan Gailey, Dave Campo, Bill Parcells) and rumored to have been a candidate for the head coaching job at the University of Nebraska (2003). For the 2005 season, he implemented the 3-4 defense favored by head coach Parcells, although Zimmer had no prior experience with it.
When Bobby Petrino was hired to coach the Atlanta Falcons early in 2007 NFL Season, Mike Zimmer agreed to become the new defensive coordinator in Atlanta.
On January 15, 2008 Mike became the Defensive Coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals.
For me personally, he hasn’t impressed with his defenses. I’d take Nolan over him any day….
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."
^ this what Alpha6 said.
Nolan>Zimmer
Sure, he’s a good DC, but, he hasn’t impressed me either.
I can throw out a bunch of stats, but, really? The Phins need to make a move fast.
This Fisher sit and wait game is annoying.
pick a team already!
Feed the wolf or is the wolf feeding on us?
Get well soon Chads.
B. Marsh needs more TD's.
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