According to Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald, the Dolphins were interested in trading for Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford, with then-coach Adam Gase reaching out to Lions coach Matt Patricia to see what it would take to do a deal. Obviously it didn’t happen, and Gase trotted Ryan Tannehill out unsuccessfully before cleaning house of coach and quarterback this offseason. And the possible trade may not have even reached past the talking stage. According to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, Lions General Manager Bob Quinn denied the suggestion of trade talks at the Scouting Combine. Still, it’s worth noting that the Dolphins were desperate to make a bold move, in the context of owner Stephen Ross saying his former coach wanted to try to “win and win now” at a time when a rebuild is clearly needed.
While obviously Stafford is an upgrade, I'm not sure it was big enough to merit buying Adam Gase another year as our HC.
I could be wrong, but I vaguely remember hearing rumors of this last off season. Still doesn't really mean much. Not really a big deal, imo.
Impossible. The media taught me that Gase only got rid of players he didn't get along with and was loyal to his tight knit clique which was led by #17.
Interesting, since I always thought Gase was convinced he could win with Tanny by coaching him up or something. Seems like Gase was just flailing around trying to win enough games to keep his job and no real idea how to develop a QB. I hope that's true, as it should help set the Jests and their young QB back.
I'm sorry this is off topic, but I'm a new member who just joined today and I can't figure how to post an Introduction thread or PM anyone?
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