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Black Monday thread

Discussion in 'Miami Dolphins Forum' started by steveincolorado, Dec 30, 2013.

  1. Aquafin

    Aquafin New Member

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    who's ownership ? hell only Miami would do something like that.
     
  2. GMJohnson

    GMJohnson New Member

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    Why, because I'm not screaming for someone to be fired?

    OK, OK, OK, you win. I demand that Ken Okeefe and Dave Puloka be fired. How can so many guys at one position get hurt? If Ross doesn't do something about this I am done with this team!!!


    There. Happy now?
     
  3. GMJohnson

    GMJohnson New Member

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    Ireland is still the GM. He's already been extended for next season. But.

    The Firelanders were right...

    You gotta admit that's pretty funny.
     
  4. PSG

    PSG Clear Eyes. Full Hearts.

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    No. Because the real problem will still be driving this franchise into the ground.
     
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  5. Vinny Fins

    Vinny Fins Feisty Brooklyn dolfan ️‍

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    How many years does Jeff Ireland get before we go "maybe he is the problem"
     
  6. PSG

    PSG Clear Eyes. Full Hearts.

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    According to GMJ....at least one more.
     
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  7. bigbry

    bigbry Huge Member

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    I hope that was done to help with the draft, free agency etc. this season AND if Jeffy didnt work out then he would have some dough to walk out the door with.

    HOWEVER

    Something tells me Ross doesnt like to pay someone for nothing.
     
  8. Aquafin

    Aquafin New Member

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    Yes I am sure I would but I think what we need is to rehire Dan Marino as president and give him the authority that he originaly wanted then place a gm and then let him hire a new coach .
     
  9. GMJohnson

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    That's B.S.!!!

    Ireland brought in Hartline, Keller, Gibson, Binns and Wallace to give us a top flight passing game just like Philbin wanted.

    But Nooooo, except for Wallace they all tore their knees up. Clearly the problem is the the WR and strength & conditioning coaches. Get Darren Krein and Phil Mcgeoghan outta here too!!! Unfortunately Ross is too stupid to see what's right in his face. He should have canned them already, now the other teams will be snatching up all of the good coaches before we even get a chance to interview them. 2014 is gonna be another year full of catastrophic knee injuries, maybe then this organization will take their heads outta their asses.


    Hey this is fun, I see why you guys do it so much :lol:
     
  10. dolfan22

    dolfan22 Season Ticket Holder Club Member

    Groundhog Day.

    Always one more.
     
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  11. Aquafin

    Aquafin New Member

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    too damn long and the sunshine pumpers need to clam up because we need to be winning meaningful games instead of the most meaningless games only.
     
  12. unifiedtheory

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    I wonder if the Ireland/Philbin supporters, the blind followers were the same one's who supported and had blind faith in Dave Wannstedt in December of 2002. After losing back to back games and blowing a playoff spot. That turned out well.

    Blow. It. Up.
     
  13. GMJohnson

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    C'mon man, why you gotta put my name in it?

    Believe it or not, the Dolphins do not consult with me before making decisions.
     
  14. Vinny Fins

    Vinny Fins Feisty Brooklyn dolfan ️‍

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    Ah, NVM. I hate sports
     
  15. Vertical Limit

    Vertical Limit Senior Member

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    They absolutely thought Wannstedt, Speillman, Nick, Cameran, Mueller and Sparano were the best thing to ever happen to the franchise. As I said before, even our stadium janitors are the best. Homers for life!
     
  16. unifiedtheory

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    If they did, Ireland would have had his name in the Ring of Honor by now.
     
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  17. GMJohnson

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    That's possible. But if they are gonna do something for P.R. reasons, wouldn't they want to actually announce it to the press?
     
  18. rdhstlr23

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    I'm warming to the idea of Jeff Ireland being gone and a shakeup of coordinators/assistants with Philbin staying but...

    Can anyone provide an example of a HC that didn't have success out of the gates (first season or two), was then forced to fire one or two of his initial coordinator hirings, and the team excelled or got better?
     
  19. unifiedtheory

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    I wanted Wannstedt fired in 2002, after blowing home field and a playoff spot by gagging. That team SHOULD have competed for a Super Bowl. They fired him a year and a half too late.

    I never wanted Spielman to get the job.

    I loved Nick Saban.

    I never wanted Cam Cam, I hated that decision as soon as it happened.

    I did not mind Mueller, mostly because of his past. That went bad.

    I did not mind Sparano at first, he turned into a caricature.

    I liked Jeff Ireland's resume. I don't mind him as a scout, he should not be a GM though. He is killing us.

    I think Philbin is alright, his staff is awful. Unfortunately, it appears he will go the "loyalty" route.

    Fire everyone.
     
  20. TooGoodForDez

    TooGoodForDez Deion Sanders for GM

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    Car Panthers, it's already been stated numerous times.
     
  21. JamesyEsq

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    If Philbin was going then he would have gone by now, available coaches are already being lined up by teams, you either do it now or its too late to get the best available
     
  22. PSG

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    Don't take it personal bro. I used you for no other reason than you were the last person I read defending Ireland.
     
  23. TooGoodForDez

    TooGoodForDez Deion Sanders for GM

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    His username absolutely can be used in this forum as a posterchild of Ireland love. Do not feel bad, you did the right thang.
     
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  24. unifiedtheory

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    We won't find a decent GM candidate who will be willing to not hire his "guy" to be coach. I think Steve Ross love's Philbin so much that he will insist on keeping him.

    Here's what I think (not hope) will happen.

    Jeff Ireland is demoted, if he turns it down he gets fired.

    Our GM search is a sham. We bring in someone without real power. A retread looking for a cheque because he will be saddled with a head coach he did not hire.

    The "power" is shared between the new GM, Philbin and the real power in the franchise, Dawn Aponte.

    Philbin is not forced to fire anyone or change the staff because of Ross' unshakable faith in the man. Mike Sherman, due to outside pressure "retires". Philbin brings in a consultant, Taylor is promoted to assistant offensive coordinator. Philbin's puppet. No one else gets fired.

    We go 7-9, Ryan Tannehill stays the same. The defense gets a little worse.

    We go 3-13. Ross finally does what he must, and fires Philbin.

    Dawn Aponte becomes the first female General Manger in NFL history.

    Then it gets worse.

    This feels like 2002. Everyone KNEW Wannstedt needed to be fired. We held on and held on and then bottomed out. Buckle up, it could be a long, slow journey into the abyss.
     
  25. bigbry

    bigbry Huge Member

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    You should of passed out razor blades with that post.
     
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  26. Rick 1966

    Rick 1966 Professional Hipshooter

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    I think we were all hoping he had a GOOD plan...
     
  27. Sethdaddy8

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    Lmao
     
  28. ckparrothead

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    Apparently an NFL owner told Mike Silver that Jeff Ireland's continued employment in Miami is more baffling than Matt Millen's reign in Detroit.
     
  29. PhinFan1968

    PhinFan1968 To 2020, and BEYOND! Club Member

    Unfortunately, I think he's still a little gun shy from the debacle that was the attempt to hire Harbaugh. THAT was when I lost it for Ross. Completely moronic on his/Ireland's part. That was this organization's lowest point in it's history in my view. Is Mark Cuban interested in an NFL team too?
     
  30. LBsFinest

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    I posted about it 2 weeks ago
     
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  31. GMJohnson

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    Worst comparison ever.
     
  32. Serpico Jones

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    Ross seems lost.
     
  33. Dol-Fan Dupree

    Dol-Fan Dupree Tank? Who is Tank? I am Guy Incognito.

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    It is the internet age. You are either the worst ever or the best ever. There is no in between.
     
  34. Rick 1966

    Rick 1966 Professional Hipshooter

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    No, it's pretty apt. Our record of mediocrity and incompetence is beginning to rival Detroit's.
     
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  35. Rick 1966

    Rick 1966 Professional Hipshooter

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    Bullcrap. We ARE the in-between. We're the middle child of perpetual mediocrity.
     
  36. bigbry

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    And it was brought up again today. It seems everyone is in disbelief waiting for Ross.
     
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  37. adamprez2003

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    THe rams are shaping up as a nice team. If they get a qb this year watch out. You can't run on their defense.
    Plus they have two top 15 picks this year
     
  38. Dol-Fan Dupree

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    Which is better than Matt Millen.
     
  39. Dol-Fan Dupree

    Dol-Fan Dupree Tank? Who is Tank? I am Guy Incognito.

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    But with Fisher as their coach they will continue to be 6-10 to 10-6.
     
  40. bigbry

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    The longer he waits that rings true.
     

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