Jim Turner, our new Oline coach..I freakin love this guy. http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=twn0dinSL1o http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UzPQHqxpupI Turner got the job done with the Aggies. His O-line led the nation in fewest sacks allowed last season with eight and also paved the way for the 21st-ranked rushing attack in the nation. Back at Delaware, where he was also assistant head coach and recruiting coordinator, his team allowed only 13 sacks in 2005 and was among the Division I-AA leaders in several categories. Marine capt..former college fullback..Leader of men...detail demanded mindset...and a lot of talent on our oline to work with.. Philbin, Sherman, Turner...I'm not an offensive guy, but this trio is not finesse...We are gonna have a tough, disciplined offensive line, which is exactly what we need to adapt to each individual team we play,to exploit their weaknesses.. This guy is no Bs..and we have the talent to become great..I hope our oline sits at their own table at the lunchroom, and doesn't talk to anybody until they do..
Well, I just realized why Jeff Ireland keeps making sure to mention Jim Turner every time he talks about getting input from the coaching staff about Ryan Tannehill. HINT: Where was he just before he went to Texas A&M?
No he values his opinion because he coached offense at Delaware in 2005 and 2006 when coincidentally current NFL starter (and former player that Jeff Ireland really liked in the Draft) Joe Flacco was also at Delaware. Flacco arrived at Delaware in 2005 but wasn't granted the one-time exception needed to play immediately. He was still there, though. I believe he still practiced. Then in 2006 he was allowed to play and was the team's starting quarterback while Jim Turner was the OL Coach and Assistant Head Coach. So yeah, having gotten a close up look at both Joe Flacco and Ryan Tannehill, I would also love to sit Turner down and have an in-depth discussion on what he views to be the differences, both good and bad, between the two quarterbacks.
I like the hire: 1) a guy who's come up the hard way & paid his dues is not likely to blow a chance to make it in the NFL. he will be motivated to produce. 2) he obviously knows how to "coach up" an offensive line & 2012 is going to be all about coaching. coaching & competition are too often over-looked in our hero-centered NFL 3) Turner is a fit with Sherman, who is a fit with Philbin, everybody on the same page 4) he is a no nonsense, matter-of-fact guy in the trenches. he's coached both sides (offensive & defensive line) & knows that everything begins in the trenches. his military background & extensive experience will serve him well in shaping our offensive line 5) they continue to directly & indirectly build around Tannehill as the Franchise QB. I'm sure his confidence & comfort zone are increased by the addition of Jim Turner.
I hope we have a great season but too many dolphin fans are putting the Texas a&m trio as the saviors and when you dont have the talent on offense that isnt going to equal playoffs . im tempted to drink the kool aide but i dont want to jinx us .
Well that's good news because I liked Flacco coming out, I thought for his size he moved so well,as well as having a great arm..Good Nfl Qb Imo, don't care what some folks say about the dude. Really when you look back, going after Tannehill for Ireland was a perfect fit, he's the perfect blend of prototype size mixed with the athleticism that he apparently coveted.
