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Ross headed to SF, will offer mega deal to Harbaugh [lots of updates in thread]

Discussion in 'Miami Dolphins Forum' started by Rocky Raccoon, Jan 5, 2011.

  1. Garryowen

    Garryowen New Member

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    Why?

    I'm not trying to be a dick. Really.

    Why?
     
  2. Desides

    Desides Well-Known Member

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    Just interview Todd Bowles as he walks out the door back to Dallas.

    Ross: “Hey, Todd. Come here real quick.”
    Bowles: “Sure, Mr. Ross. Make it fast, I have a plane to catch.”
    Ross: “Of course. Hey, listen, do you want to be head coach of the Dolphins?”
    Bowles: “I’ve always wanted to be a head coach!”
    Ross: “Okay, what do you think of Chad Henne?”
    Bowles: “I think he needs competition and a new direction.”
    Ross: “Can you work with Jeff?”
    Bowles: “Absolutely. He drafted a lot of great players for my unit. I trust his judgment.”
    Ross: “Great, thanks. Good luck in Dallas! Harvey, call the press, tell them we’re introducing Jim at 6.”
     
  3. DolfanJake

    DolfanJake Banned

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    But to be made the fool, its really heart wrenching to know that no really good coach wants to coach your team. Dude this is depressing.
     
  4. padre31

    padre31 Premium Member Luxury Box

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    Gruden is due 5 million from the Bucs, add in his TV gig and he would be at break even for 3x the work.
     
  5. byroan

    byroan Giggity Staff Member Administrator Luxury Box

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    I think Cowher wants to coach the team, he just wants all the authority. I don't really care that Gruden wasn't interested.
     
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  6. jason8er

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    We appear to be pulling no punches here. I hope to god we are this aggressive in our QB search over the next few months.
     
  7. Rocky Raccoon

    Rocky Raccoon Greasepaint Ghost Staff Member

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    I love his fire and passion for the game and his players. Great offensive mind and gets everything out of his team.
     
  8. padre31

    padre31 Premium Member Luxury Box

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    It's a college team what do you expect dramatic indifference?
     
  9. Muck

    Muck Throwback Uniform Crusader Retired Administrator

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    He was 'cool' to his approach, in that he wasn't receptive to it. He's warmed up the past 48 hours.

    At least that's what Mort is saying.
     
  10. Ricky'sBong

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    wont matter I dont think. dont have the ammunition for Luck and the FA options are sickening.
     
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  11. adamprez2003

    adamprez2003 Senior Member

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    do you think they'll close the airports in san fran and divert the plane to los angeles
     
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  12. flynryan151

    flynryan151 New Member

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    I can guarantee they arent flying into SFO and there is a butt load of municipal airports in the bay area!
     
  13. flynryan151

    flynryan151 New Member

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    I don't trust Ireland 1 bit! He is a Parcells mini-me
     
  14. Muck

    Muck Throwback Uniform Crusader Retired Administrator

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    That's the game.

    I don't believe for a minute that nobody wants to coach us. Cowher and Gruden are a different animal. Gruden is making a killing right now. And we're rebuffing Cowher as much as he's rebuffing us. If you believe reports, Cowher will only coach three teams! :lol:

    We're at a disadvantage with Harbaugh (he lives near SF, doesn't want to uproot the family (has some young kids)). We'll see what happens.

    There will be more in the next month. But preferably we get something done quick.
     
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  15. CANEPHINS

    CANEPHINS No Tats & Dreads Allowed

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    It wasn't Ireland as much as it was Nolan.

    Cowher wanted Nolan gone as well and there is no way that is going to happen when Nolan is one of the best DC in the league. He is being kept and since he isn't going anywhere, there is no reason for Ireland to go as well.

    Now...you will see Peterson play the role of Parcells over Ireland. I think that is going to happen for sure.
     
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  16. Phinatic19

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    HOLY MOLY! Ross is a boss who wont take no for an answer. This is what you want from your owner!!!
     
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  17. hazed819

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    Harbaugh is not what I was expecting but you got to love the Bossman's aggressive move here. Cheers Ross on growing a pair.
     
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  18. PhinsRDbest

    PhinsRDbest Transform and Transcend

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    No way Sparano comes back after this news.
     
  19. CANEPHINS

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    Maybe we can just interview James Saxon. He would meet the quota and he is already in house. :)
     
  20. Garryowen

    Garryowen New Member

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    Sounds like Saban.

    You're talking about a guy that gets guys that go to STANFORD to over-achieve.
     
  21. Dol-Fan Dupree

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

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    Wait, what about the pitch forks and torches?
     
  22. Garryowen

    Garryowen New Member

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    He's our HC next year. No doubt about it.
     
  23. BlameItOnTheHenne

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    Ross is an a$$hole...I would like Harbaugh and all, but you can't fire Sparano before interviewing other candidates? just classless.
     
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  24. KB21

    KB21 Almost Never Wrong Club Member

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    Did you read the report? It says Harbaugh was cool to being approached by Peterson, not Ireland.

    I think Gruden is getting something like $5 million from tampa and $2-3 million from ESPN. I think he wants more than that to give up that easy money.
     
  25. Muck

    Muck Throwback Uniform Crusader Retired Administrator

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    Per NFL Network's Albert Breer...

     
  26. Ricky'sBong

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    how is it classless?
     
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    OH **** LOOK, HERE COMES ROSS!!!!!
     
  28. Muck

    Muck Throwback Uniform Crusader Retired Administrator

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    It's one thing if it's on the down low.

    Now? They need to let him go.
     
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  29. Ricky'sBong

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    he should have been let go at half time of the NE game
     
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  30. Shoes

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    How about this. What if the owner just wants to look great to the fans by going after every single hot coaching prospect, offers them all the moon, and they just don't come to Miami, but he tried extremely hard. He then gets a couple of hot FAs and now you can't blame him, it just didn't work out. Just sayin'.
     
  31. Garryowen

    Garryowen New Member

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    Why? I bet if Sparano has a winning season next year all this is over with.
     
  32. Muck

    Muck Throwback Uniform Crusader Retired Administrator

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    Pretty much spot on IMO, though I'm still not convinced Peterson is joining the football operation.

    For him to enter the Parcells role, they'd have to amend Ireland's contract. Remember earlier this year, they amended it so that he answers only to Ross. If he's staying on board, I can't imagine him agreeing to a demotion 6 months later.

    He's a longtime personal friend and current business partner of Ross. IMO, he's simply a great resource for Ross. Guy might not have ended his run in KC well, but he's been around the NFL block plenty of times.
     
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  33. Rocky Raccoon

    Rocky Raccoon Greasepaint Ghost Staff Member

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    Whether we get Harbaugh or not, Sparano is gone. No way they keep him now.
     
  34. Rocky Raccoon

    Rocky Raccoon Greasepaint Ghost Staff Member

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    I agree but no way we keep him now.
     
  35. BlameItOnTheHenne

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    If I were Sparano, I would quit when I first found out they were looking for a replacement.
     
  36. Muck

    Muck Throwback Uniform Crusader Retired Administrator

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    I can't imagine Sparano having much juice in the locker room after this. He's been neutered.

    And what great offensive coaches are going to hop on board after this, in Sparano's lame duck season?

    No way he comes back. No way (IMO). Too dysfunctional at this point.

    If Ross doesn't get Harbaugh, he's not going to stop. Might have to take a break for a little bit while the playoff teams finish up, but he's going to get somebody. Hopefully he'll give Tony the courtesy of letting him go.
     
  37. Dol-Fan Dupree

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

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    why not?
     
  38. Garryowen

    Garryowen New Member

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    I bet youre' wrong. I won't hold you to it though.

    No way Harbaugh comes to Miami.
     
  39. flynryan151

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    He should have been fired after the Saints game! That was the official opening of the Tony Morano **** Show!
     
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  40. padre31

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    Or worse, comes to Miami and regrets it.
     
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