Don't care about the OC. Only care about the GM. So far no gripes w me on that end but we will see what the final outcome is. At least we pursued gamble and we have a couple more candidates that would be upgrades. We're fishing in the right spot now its time to reel one in

 

1) apparently a job was offered to Lazor> Dolphins hire Eagles quarterback coach Bill Lazor as their new OC
2) I read McAdoo was scheduled to interview last because he was the probable choice of Philbin to fill the position

having said that, I agree with you in principle. what is missing is patience & consistency within the franchise.

 

Mrs. Doubtfire as a horror film would be epicly creepy. They totally missed the boat on that concept...

 

The problem is that patience isn't a virtue or a trait you're born with, it's a perfected skill.

One that most people don't bother to learn.

 

Given he has never called a play in an NFL game I may be deluding myself here, but I feel pretty optimistic about the Lazor hire. I think he can really help Tannehill take the next step and bring some creativity to the offense.

Hire a good GM candidate like Xanders and the future looks bright.

 

well sherman had plenty of playcalling experience and look what that got us. IMO a guy whose never called plays is probably far more inclined to be more sporadic and creative.

 

I agree. I think it is more about the coach being intimately acquainted with what his players can actually execute against the defense they are facing, than having a lot of practice or experience at play calling.

 

I don't have a patience problem, I have a problem with bad decisions. And a chain of bad decisions will make me impatient for heads to roll. This is one of them by Philbin and it's not the first one.

 

You sure do lots of ASSuming.

 

patience is part of the reason this franchise has sucked for the last decade. Ross was too patient with Sparano and Ireland.

 

Not an attack on you but, when were you or have you ever been a happy dolphin fan? Just give me a Time frame...Shula,Johnson,Wanny,Saban,Cameron,Sparano,Philbin? This team we follow is supposed to bring us some joy,Where or when was that passing glimmer of joy?

 

The only thing I can verify is that this HC has done nothing to make me feel good about the direction of the team.
I can verify that he went 8-8 with a roster capable of being better.
I can verify that the offensive side on the football has gotten worse each year under his term.
I can verify that he does a poor job of managing a football game, down and distance, situation.
I can verify the owner has told him that he controls the coaching aspect of the team.

I'm just not a fan of Joe Philbin. That's why I'm not positive about the direction of the team.

I like Bill Lazor. My fear? Is he actually does a decent job, but an 8-8 team will lend itself, to a new staff change and he'll be gone.
I like a lot of different players on the teams, and even a few other coaches - Rizzi & Rodgers specifically.

For me, show me, then I'll be back. It's never been a stance I've had, but I've had it. I've lost all faith in the people who are making decisions.
Sorry that it's so pessimistic, but it is what it is.

 

And doesn't have years of tape for defenses to study. Wildcard.

 

Not sure I by that one, considering we were one of the better teams at the end of halves scoring points and 7-8 of coaches challenges. When he went for it on 4th down, those were good calls, the play calling and execution is a different matter. It is very far from verified that he is poor managing a football game.

 

^mediocriphan

 

You're right. I think we did a great job managing timeouts & challenges. He was fantastic there.

I'm talking about the decision to allow Caleb Sturgis to kick FG's in crap weather (Buffalo, Pittsburgh).
I thought he should have challenged a play before the half against Cincy that allowed them to go down and score. Instead we went into the half, with all our timeouts. It was a play that could have been overturned.

You're right about the 4th down calls. I thought they were all good calls and the right decision. The play calls were less desirable and the execution was worse.

But does losing to an inferior talented team, with a QB that had been there for a week, coming off your bye, at home, and is a division opponent do anything (Bills Week 7)? To me it does. The fact we lost two games at the end of our season that we should have one to get in, makes it worse.

Then he defended his OC and wanted to keep him when it was clear the offense regressed and was worse than before.

I don't think Joe Phibin is a good coach. That's just me.

 

Fin D,

Clean out your inbox, I am trying to message you.....

 

Thats right....mediocriphan.....very articulate. I can see you complaining about us winning a Super Bowl because you did not like the way we won. I have seen this team win Super Bowls...I have seen them be one of the better teams in the league....Seen them be terrible. I still enjoy the whole process of being a fan of this team for 40 yrs. The question I asked you was when are you or will you ever be happy... mediocriphan...wow that was really lame

 

The guy is a troll. Just ignore him.

 

What is a mediocriphan?

 

Ugh...you're really on my ****list today. I worked at a second rate movie theatre in high school. It wasn't a megaplex like they have today. It was weird and small. They had this movie showing for 2 ****ing months!!! I've seen this movie more times than Don Shula has won football games. And Joy Luck Club is a close second. F U for the **** memories!!!

 

It's also a skill that's easy to let slip, I know as I've done it often, so it needs to be gently nudged occasionally.

 

Closer to sharpened like an axe, imo.

 

I guess in his world,its people who settle for the phins being mediocre. He seems only to bask in negativity.

 

Stop.Talking.Logic.