Miami Dolphins Coaching Exodus Begins

Let the purging begin!!

Any new HC should bring in his guys. Continuity isn’t important on losing teams. Change is important on losing teams.

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by ct1361 on Jan 23, 2012 7:45 PM EST reply actions

This.

I definitely agree with you. Philbin seems to know what he’s doing and if he thinks there needs to be a change and he brings in his own people then so be it. I am 100% behind him and his decisions he makes. He wants to win just as badly as all of us want the team to win. I wasn’t blown away by Daboll anyways even though he was held back a bit by Sparano, but I do hope we keep Bowles around as our DC. He is a great leader.

Hail To The King, Baby!!!!

by SergeHimself on Jan 23, 2012 8:02 PM EST up reply actions

Are we headed back to the 4/3?

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by wild zion beaver on Jan 23, 2012 11:54 PM EST up reply actions

You must change in order to survive.
- Pearl Bailey

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."
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by Alpha6 on Jan 23, 2012 10:42 PM EST up reply actions

Seriously...

So we are starting at the beginning again!!! Why can we never keep anything going, our Defense improves so we let or DC walk, our Offense improves so we let the OC walk. Come on Ross

by rebelranger on Jan 23, 2012 7:58 PM EST reply actions 1 recs

so you would rather hire a coach

And force assistants on him, rather than letting him bring in the guys -and the system – he wants?

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by Kevin Nogle on Jan 23, 2012 8:10 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions

Also a GM !

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by wild zion beaver on Jan 23, 2012 11:56 PM EST up reply actions

With all due respect.....

I dont think you have the slightest idea of what you are talking about……. EVERYBODY knew this was going to happen when we hired our new coach… This has NOTHING to do with Ross…..

by DolfanPTY on Jan 23, 2012 8:20 PM EST up reply actions

This is what happens when you get a new head coach so unless you wanted to keep Tony this is part of the deal.

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by texascowpunk on Jan 23, 2012 8:20 PM EST up reply actions

I hear you all...

My issue is that coaches build rapport with players and get them to start playing hard and understand their roles, when new coaches come in players have to learn new systems and coaches. Now this may be a good thing with a full offseason but sometimes it causes players to be lost on the field. I knew this was coming and really outside of Bowles I don’t care if every coach is fired, but I was hoping that the our DC and OC would be been retained so the players get a full year to learn and get better at their roles within their positions. I guess I keep remembering how much better we looked in games 8 on vs games 1-7, then again I keep forgetting how we didn’t have a true offseason. I am really happy we got a new HC now lets get the ball rolling on the rest of the staff.

by rebelranger on Jan 23, 2012 11:18 PM EST up reply actions

The only way we could've kept them together would've been to keep Sparano.

And we didn’t let Nolan walk. He freely signed with another team. He had no obligations to Miami for 2012.

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by Finhead83 on Jan 24, 2012 7:14 AM EST up reply actions

Ross/Irealnd spent a lot of time picking the "Right" HC...now let the HC determine who can work with

which gives the best chance for success. Forcing coaches or coordinators may disrupt continuity!

by MassFinFan65 on Jan 24, 2012 3:44 PM EST up reply actions

Reality sets in

People need to accept it at this point.

0-7 starts are unacceptable.

Losing records at home are unacceptable.

Failure to show improvement when big money is being spent is unacceptable.

Sparano’s tenure was simply unacceptable. Losing is unacceptable. It reflects on him. It reflects on his entire staff.

People who demanded Sparano be fired, change is here. This is what a new head coach brings. New people, new ideas, new philosophies, new everything. In some cases, new players…cause everybody on the roster won’t necessarily fit the upcoming plans. It very much is just like starting over. Heads will roll people.

Those coaches all worked for Sparano…and maybe they showed what they COULD do as the season wore on…but they showed it too late. Sparano’s gone and his people will be gone too…whether out of loyalty to him, or because Philbin will want his own people around him.

Maybe some fresh coaching perspectives will get more out of the team that we see next season. We aren’t starting from scratch. It gets better.

If it doesn’t get better…Ross will hire someone else. And they’ll bring in their own people.

I love how the Towel Throwers and Henne haters are quickly silenced by the smallest modicum of success. Here's a thought: You'll never appreciate the successes unless you believe and support them when they're supposed to be down. I don't care how entitled you feel that you are to your negativity, a person that boos their own team is simply a jerk.

by mikem1224 on Jan 23, 2012 8:21 PM EST reply actions 1 recs

And the good thing about Philbin is...

that he have been around and know a LOT of coaches, so he putting a staff with his vocion will be rather easy for him.

I will see the Dolphins win a SUPER BOWL before i die(Quarter of a Century and counting)

by Aleta on Jan 24, 2012 10:54 AM EST up reply actions

I am curious to see this develop... but still can't wait for FA.

Of course, this is just the prelude….

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 23, 2012 8:23 PM EST reply actions

Some staff and most players will stay but change always happens

by haildanhenningnow on Jan 23, 2012 8:28 PM EST reply actions

Breaking news:

I need to “change” my underwear….

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 23, 2012 8:51 PM EST up reply actions

not news, just an hourly occurance!

founding member of the dolphins really old bastards fan club GO PHINS... TO THE GRAVE BABY!

by daytonadolfan on Jan 23, 2012 9:02 PM EST up reply actions

Yes... almost. But if you want to not be embarassed when in a car accident... ensure clean underwear... lol

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 23, 2012 9:04 PM EST up reply actions

I'm not embarrassed, just go commando! with all the blood they will never know they aren't clean anyway

founding member of the dolphins really old bastards fan club GO PHINS... TO THE GRAVE BABY!

by daytonadolfan on Jan 23, 2012 9:22 PM EST up reply actions

That time of the year is it?

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by Agent J 78 on Jan 23, 2012 11:05 PM EST up reply actions

Ahhh....you know what has to happen if you want an omelette

This happens every time teams hire new coaches…that’s why these guys all have multiple teams on their resumes.

You want change you have to be prepared to deal with …..well, change

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by PhrozenPhish on Jan 23, 2012 8:52 PM EST reply actions

Answer: you have to scramble the eggs, add milk or cream, salt, pepper to taste, and any other ingredients you'd like in it....

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 23, 2012 9:02 PM EST up reply actions

Change

can be unwelcome due to uncertainty. Truth be told, I’m a huge fan of Daboll and feel he is getting a raw deal, being he only had one year and you could see it starting to click. Bowles is a likeable guy, so I feel bad for him, but in a different way.

That being said, Coach PhilPhin took a look at these guys (and those released already) and was not satisfied by what he got from them. This is not to say he doesn’t understand the importance of continuity, but if they don’t meet his personal standard or fit his philosophy, it would be sabotage to keep them for the sake of continuity or fan service. I don’t like losing Daboll (or having lost Nolan, although that had nothing to do with PhilPhin), but I support the coach.

There may come a point where familiar Phins will also be down the door. I am quite fond of our roster (BM, Bush, Fasano, Wake, Dansby, Smith, Bell, etc), but if any of these guys don’t fit the philosophy or don’t justify their cap with benefits they bring, they may be wearing other jerseys next season.

I understand attachment, but we can’t ask for change in one breath and handcuff that change with what is familiar. I’ll be as disappointed as the next to lose those we find affection for of the team, but uniting under a new banner will require sacrifice. Let’s support the new coach, the new philosophy, new faces and embrace new results.

Phins UP!

by PhinNomenol! on Jan 23, 2012 9:07 PM EST via Android app reply actions

There will be some kept I am sure

During his press conference Philbin said he was kept with a head coach change so he understand there needs to be some continuity. I would imagine that they would more likely be from the defensive side, especially considering Philbin is an offensive guy and our defense did alright.

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by Agent J 78 on Jan 23, 2012 11:13 PM EST up reply actions

This is a good thing.

Things may have been improving towards the end of last season, but not enough. The defense was picking it up but offensively we still underachieved. I’m a big fan of Matt Moore, but he still didn’t do enough to prove to me he’s a long term solution. His QB rating may have been high, but he still wasn’t putting up very many yards per game and we were still stalling in the red zone even after Sparano left. That being said, Daboll may need to go. I did like his taking chances on big throws and those big plays of 20+ yards were a welcome breath of fresh air, but I still see the offense as stagnant. Maybe shaking it up with our new offensively minded coach, getting a new OC and a new quarterback (maybe Flynn since he knows and has flourished somewhat under Philbin’s system and I’m not sold on Peyton being able to adjust to a new system) then our offense can catch up to our defensive progress. Then we will be contenders. I still think Bowles should be retained as DC if possible. He is a good leader.

Hail To The King, Baby!!!!

by SergeHimself on Jan 23, 2012 9:13 PM EST reply actions

And I don't necessarily think that there will be many changes to our roster.

Barring maybe Vernon Carey, Soliai, and Columbo.

Hail To The King, Baby!!!!

by SergeHimself on Jan 23, 2012 9:23 PM EST up reply actions

So the Jets look to improve their team by hiring all the Dolphins leftovers?

Good idea Rex! lol

by FinsDBess15 on Jan 23, 2012 9:22 PM EST reply actions

hahahahahahahahahahah !!!!!!!!!!

good luck with that !

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by daytonadolfan on Jan 23, 2012 9:29 PM EST up reply actions

Kinda like

we were doing with the Cowboys the past few years? And that turned out oh so well.

by PhinNomenol! on Jan 23, 2012 11:19 PM EST via Android app up reply actions

So really, they're leftover Cowboys leftovers.

by PNSter on Jan 24, 2012 2:27 PM EST up reply actions

Don't care what Regis does

As long as he doesn’t bring in Meredith Rivera.

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by Farorefox on Jan 23, 2012 10:03 PM EST via mobile reply actions

I wouldn't draft Blackmon if I were in charge,

unless he miraculously dropped to 8 or 9. That being said, if we traded up for him, I would have a huge shit-eating grin on my face for days.

More of Moore in 2012!

Coples for our new 4-3!

'Phins phor Liphe!

by joel311 on Jan 23, 2012 10:47 PM EST reply actions

Wait... you eat shit?

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 23, 2012 10:51 PM EST up reply actions

Guano more specifically

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by Agent J 78 on Jan 23, 2012 11:18 PM EST up reply actions

must be shooter mcgavin

by ricenbeans82 on Jan 23, 2012 11:08 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Get DeGuglielmo out of here.

He’s probably as much of an “offensive line guru” as Sparano is.

JOE PHINBIN SAYS GTFO.

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...and brings Matt Flynn with him.

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by ToastErr on Jan 24, 2012 12:07 AM EST reply actions 1 recs

At least this is more interesting than a Pats/Giants superbowl...

right?

I never got a prize for doing what was expected of me.

by Tunaflipper on Jan 24, 2012 1:09 AM EST reply actions

Ho hum....

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 24, 2012 11:03 AM EST up reply actions

I hope things work out

We needed a fiery young coach like Sean Payton or Jim Harbaugh. This Philbin guy reminds me of a Cam Cameron. He may be smart, but he doesn’t seem like an inspiring coach like Payton or Harbaugh.

by goheat03 on Jan 24, 2012 2:31 AM EST reply actions

Yet.

Let him feel the power of taking the reins.
A young body doesn’t equate to a young mind.
(and verse visa)

I never got a prize for doing what was expected of me.

by Tunaflipper on Jan 24, 2012 3:13 AM EST up reply actions

Every HC was either an OC, DC, or SC before they got to were they are at now.

So let Phinbin have a little time to adjust; who knows we may have just struck gold (just need to see if it is dust or a nugget thats all).

by phinfansc1980 on Jan 24, 2012 9:02 AM EST up reply actions

There are a few, like Sparano, that were never a Coordinator in the NFL.

- 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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by Finhead83 on Jan 24, 2012 9:19 AM EST up reply actions

Bowles told to look

I doubt you’ll see bowles kept. He has been told he can seek other jobs.

by tpl on Jan 24, 2012 6:39 AM EST reply actions

I don't read it that way

I read it as he’s been given permission to keep looking. It’s not uncommon for teams to do that even if they had kept the HC because many don’t like to interfere with a coach’s chance to get a promotion. Miami may even allow him to look for other DC positions, but that doesn’t mean that Miami is looking to dump Bowles. I wouldn’t be surprised to see Miami bring him back actually. If he doesn’t find anything else, I wouldn’t be surprised to see him keep his position as Secondary 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.

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by Finhead83 on Jan 24, 2012 7:18 AM EST up reply actions

The new coaches will

Need several new players added to the roster to make these changes effective next year.Dont let the doomsayers change your opinions,every year teams go to the playoffs that were losing teams the year before.The 49ers were 6-10 in 2010,in their case they had a 1st round QB a very productive RB and a lot of other players not playing up to their potential.A coaching change was very effective in their case.The Dolphins need more players and the ones they get in the draft will not make enough of an impact next season.Ireland can earn his keep by making Aquisitions in free agency,his best move yet was Reggie Bush.If he would like to put the banner flyers to rest,this offseason would be the time.

by broxtone on Jan 24, 2012 9:13 AM EST reply actions

This better work...

I’m not sure how many more 7-9 seasons I can take…

by Bill Moody on Jan 24, 2012 10:26 AM EST reply actions

You'll take what they give you............. and like it..!

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 24, 2012 11:03 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs