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It is NOT official - breaking news from Palm Beach Post

Discussion in 'Miami Dolphins Forum' started by Zach13, Dec 20, 2007.

  1. Zach13

    Zach13 Season Ticket Holder

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    "Bill Parcells is on the verge of joining the Dolphins as head of football operations, but indicated he has not yet signed a contract despite widespread reports he has.

    Parcells, reached at his home in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., told The Post this afternoon "it's not official yet." An announcement is expected later today, but Parcells has been known to back out of handshake deals before a contract has been signed.


    "You'll have to talk to the Dolphins," Parcells said at about 1:20 this afternoon. "I'm not going to do anything or say anything publicly until it's official, and it's not official yet.

    "That's all I can tell you." "

    http://www.palmbeachpost.com/sports...7/12/20/a1c_dolphins_1220.html?cxntlid=inform
     
  2. Miamifins854

    Miamifins854 Finkle is Einhorn

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    this was posted about....30 times yesterday
     
  3. Zach13

    Zach13 Season Ticket Holder

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    That is truly remarkable as the quote from Parcells was not obtained by the Palm Beach Post until 1PM this afternoon.


    Try reading the link.
     
  4. Finfang

    Finfang New Member

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    How in the world was an article from 1:41 pm today posted 30 times yesterday? :confused1:

    This is a new article that tells me the deal is still not done!

    Doesn't sound good to me.
     
  5. schmolioot

    schmolioot Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    I posted this in VIP but I'm willing to bet he promised the exclusive first interview to ESPN (who is his employer for the time being).

    He is supposed to be on NFL Live at 4. I suppose we'll find out then
     
  6. Finfang

    Finfang New Member

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    Thanks bro!

    I'm at work so please keep me posted on what transpires.
     
  7. schmolioot

    schmolioot Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    Same with me man! i'm sure somebody will post something about it
     
  8. schmolioot

    schmolioot Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    It's official fellas! Huizenga released a statement. See the sunsentinel website
     
  9. PhinFantic

    PhinFantic New Member

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    It's on the Dolphins website too:

    http://www.miamidolphins.com/newsite/news/top_story.asp?contentID=5595


    Bill Parcells Named Dolphins’ Executive VP Of Football Operations
    December 20, 2007


    Bill Parcells, one of the most highly regarded and respected figures in the National Football League for more than two decades, signed a four-year contract today to become the Executive Vice President of Football Operations for the Miami Dolphins. In his role, Parcells will oversee the club’s football operations and report directly to owner Wayne Huizenga. General Manager Randy Mueller and Head Coach Cam Cameron will report to Parcells.

    “Bill’s accomplishments put him among the most successful head coaches in NFL history, and this position was created to take advantage of his unique background and expertise,†Huizenga said. “We all know the respect that he has around the NFL. He has a proven track record of success everywhere he has been in the National Football League, and his football acumen will help put the Miami Dolphins franchise back among the elite of the NFL.â€

    “I’m honored to join such an illustrious franchise as the Miami Dolphins and to work for one of the best owners in the league in Wayne Huizenga,†Parcells said. “He shares my same commitment to winning and I told him I would do everything I can to help turn around the team’s fortunes.

    “I respect what the Dolphins name means – the legacy of the Perfect Season, and people like Coach Shula, Dan Marino and so many others who have made the team one of the most successful franchises in the NFL. I’m looking forward to helping restoe that winning tradition.â€
     
  10. Zach13

    Zach13 Season Ticket Holder

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    Awesome!

    Hopefully, this is the start of the rebirth of a great franchise.
     
  11. njfinfan

    njfinfan The First Lady

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    Yep - he's on right now. He admitted to signing and what brought him to the Dolphins.
     
  12. padre31

    padre31 Premium Member Luxury Box

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    NFL live has tuna on, and he spoke about knowing Wayne and their mutual friends and ex employees all spoke highly of Wayne H.
     
  13. Brown42000

    Brown42000 Chillin

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    Its official Parcells himself said it on NFL Live.
     
  14. NYFinFan

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    It sounds like he wants to work with the people that are already there and try to work together to figure things out. I think that's a much better thing than just cleaning house. Cam and Randy had a nice offseason so maybe them plus Parcells can lead to a very successful offseason.
     
  15. Brown42000

    Brown42000 Chillin

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    No it didn't sound like that at all, he said he is going to evaluate things and he even said he doesn't have a list of possible coaches or GM so that right there should tell you he is blowing smoke.
     
  16. NYFinFan

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    The first thing he said was he wanted to sit down, evaluate the situation and talk to Cam and Randy. I seriously doubt he's going to clean house in his first year here. It isn't out of the realm of possibility that he thinks both of those guys are the men for the jobs.
     
  17. Brown42000

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    If he doesn't clean house this season he won't be cleaning house at all, his first year here is the time to bring in the people he wants like Jeff Ireland.
     
  18. marco_r31

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    its oficial its miamidolpins.com
     

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