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Keith Butler turns down Miami....

Discussion in 'Miami Dolphins Forum' started by finyank13, Jan 15, 2010.

  1. finyank13

    finyank13 Reality Check

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    Steelers linebackers coach Keith Butler has reportedly turned down the Dolphins' defensive coordinator job.

    It's back to the drawing board for Miami, after their top two choices for the job opted to pass on the opportunity. Butler is considered Dick LeBeau's heir apparent in Pittsburgh, so he could take over in the next couple of years.
     
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  2. DolfanCole

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    Thanks. That's a bummer. I'm wondering if Pittsburgh told him something to entice him to turn it down. Like "LeBeau said he's retiring after next year and you'll be assigned DC the following year".
     
  3. Nappy Roots

    Nappy Roots Well-Known Member

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    man WTF
     
  4. JimToss

    JimToss Thank You Chad Pennington

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    ****.

    Are we on the horn with Paul yet?
     
  5. Killerphins

    Killerphins The Finger

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    Jesus god all of a sudden we got the Bears syndrome and can't get a DC
    what the fugg is going on
    looks like it will be Bowles :angry:
     
  6. finyank13

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    I'm still thinking this could be something drummed up by the Pittsburg media.....call me the eternal optimistic...I'll believe it when a Miami reporter says it.... I dont want Bowles...
    [admin]Edited to remove foul language[/admin]
     
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  7. finyank13

    finyank13 Reality Check

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    hahahah that aint gonna happen either bro, check this.....

    Cowboys hired Paul Pasqualoni, recently fired as Dolphins defensive coordinator, as a replacement for defensive line coach Todd Grantham.
     
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  8. JimToss

    JimToss Thank You Chad Pennington

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    I may be pushing the panic button a bit too quickly, but we may be in trouble with our DC position.

    We fired a medicore d-coordinator, most likely for the services of one of 3 canidates.
    All three of those canidates are now off the board. I now believe we have to roll the dice with a wildcard.
    We could win big, or lose big.

    With this I am assuming that Bowles is just Paul-lite.
     
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  9. GISH

    GISH ~mUST wARN oTHERS~

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    This sucks!
     
  10. finyank13

    finyank13 Reality Check

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    yeah I'm scratching my head trying to figure out if there is anybody out there, and that isn't a good sign at all......all other DC's think they can be HC's........what about playoff teams?? any good LB/DB coaches still coaching??
     
  11. Killerphins

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    maybe Clarence Brooks in Baltimore
    he is the DL coach
    was already in Miami from 2000-2004
    this is just a reach really
    tell the truth im just as speechless as i am pissed off
    what a disaster this has turned into
     
  12. mroz

    mroz Fix the OL Club Member

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    wouldnt mind seeing them pick someone off the Jets defensesive side of the ball. Somebody that has been around Ryan for a while.
     
  13. finyank13

    finyank13 Reality Check

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    yeah me too bro...I mean Brooks sounds okay but wow, talk about let down....I'm going to the Ladies Lounge....Pagan better have something for me there.....
     
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  14. Killerphins

    Killerphins The Finger

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    :lol:

    when down and out t&a always makes things seem a whole lot better :up:
     
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  15. Caps

    Caps Movimiento Juvenil

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    I'd take Campo as a fallback guy once the 'Boys are done.

    EDIT: on second thought I don't think his philosophy would really mesh with ours but it's possible. Maybe Pagano or Johnson off the Chargers staff.
     
  16. finyank13

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    Interesting thought....Dallas secondary is pretty damn good, they jam at the line alot, physical and have alot of talent.....he is from Groton, Connecticut as well, not far from Sporano and New Haven......
     
  17. HardKoreXXX

    HardKoreXXX Insensitive to the Touch

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    No way he turns us down unless A) He was promised something in Pittsburgh very soon, or B) Family reasons.
     
  18. finyank13

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    RIGHT??!!??!!? I'm wondering how, you are talking he can come over here, he knows he has free reign of the defense.....they need help, so he could have a huge say in the draft, and mold it the way he wants....potentially he could bring in some of his people, maybe steal another Pitt assistant....not to mention, it is a promotion, and one step away from being a HC?!?!?!??!?? I'm lost.....
     
  19. Dorfdad

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    Looks like were going to have a ****ty defense for the next few years.. I know I know things can happen but unless we get a top flight defensive coordinator no super bowl...

    I saw we open the checkbook and grab Baltimores Defensive Coordinator.
     
  20. JDelenne

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    I don't really see why everyone is getting into a huff about this... the 2009 season isn't even over its not like the 2010 season is starting tomorrow :confused1:
     
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  21. SICK

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    is mike nolan available? :shifty:
     
  22. Killerphins

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    yeah youre right
    its only a defensive coordinator
    who cares... :shifty:

    this is big stuff
    we are missing out on the candidates we obviously coveted
    you even know the importance of a quality DC
     
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  23. Killerphins

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  24. GridIronKing34

    GridIronKing34 Silently Judging You

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    I don't think we can do that...
     
  25. LandShark13

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    Well this sucks:tantrum:
     
  26. Rick 1966

    Rick 1966 Professional Hipshooter

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    Damn, this is discouraging news.
     
  27. The Aqua Crush

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    The first choice isn't always the best choice. They'll find the right guy.
     
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  28. finyank13

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    my buddy on the phone was like, "only Miami could offer a job promotion to multiple people, and they all turn it down" hahahah so true, Butler just saw how much work the defense really needs in Week 17, and was like no thanks......
     
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  30. finyank13

    finyank13 Reality Check

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    yeah I'm with ya.....who needs defense.....we got Marino.......eeeerrrr Henne.....it is kind of a really big deal, they might be looking at someone lesser than PP at this point...unless one of the playoff people want it.....but hey at least the Pats are in the same boat...
     
  31. SeanP

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    Hope we get this squared away. I've got faith they'll find the right guy
     
  32. DolfanCole

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    I don't think that there's anything against it, but it would definitely beg the question of "why?". Baltimore can deny us from interviewing him as it'll be a lateral move. But even if they allowed us, why would he leave?
     
  33. Dorfdad

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    $$$$ and he knows REX real well also! Would help us against the Jets etc..
     
  34. MaddMatt

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    DON'T PANIC!!!

    Tuna will come down from the box to explain to defenders that they tackle, and cover. If not, they look for other jobs.

    Easy enough, over and done. :)
     
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  36. bluehaze

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    Meh no big deal, some people have different priorities a job promotion isn't always the best thing for them when they have families and are forced to relocate and work with people they do not even know. I could see alot of reasons for Butler wanting to stay in Pitt. seeing as he knows he will eventually be taking over there why go through all the hassle and take a chance on coming here when he's already got a sure thing there.

    I don't see any reason to panic, it's only been a few days, i'd much rather see them take thier time to find the right guy rather than just rush into things and be stuck with a piss poor DC for another 2 years.
     
  37. GridIronKing34

    GridIronKing34 Silently Judging You

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    I honestly think there are rules that we have to offer them a promotion if we "steal" them, so to speak.
     
  38. dukane5

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    I totally agree. I am sure one of the playoff teams has a guy we have our eye on. I don't think it will be Bowles, if he was a viable option he would have already been in the mix. He was a HC candidate last year and now nothing...
     
  39. LandShark13

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    Yep.
     

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