This whole thing is becoming more of a joke by the second. I am now in the camp of if you are going to fire the man, fire him. If you were going to keep him, then he should have been told from the plane last night that he was being kept.
Page 1 of 2
-
-
Since when did Armando and his sources become reliable? The same Armando we love to bash while praising Lebatard for having bulletproof sources? The same Lebatard that said Harbaugh was a done deal..
The only ridiculous thing going on here is the innuendo and false reporting.. Which is certainly good for the media.. Perhaps they have finally found a way to increase their revenue and page views.. I'm glad we can take part in rebirth of the media by enabling this shoddy reporting.bakedmatt, FinNasty and MarinePhinFan like this. -
You've got to be kidding me.
This is just ridiculous.
Who was the source of the Tony is retained report? Parcells? -
I would think he would be let go today since he only has 1 yr left on his contract, and i doubt Ross will extend his contract.
-
What about this "big press conference" that's supposedly called for this morning?
-
Just a thought I wouldn't be surprised if Ross cleans house today and hires Cowher
-
The sports media is starting to remind me of Perezhilton.com
Perhaps we can get Armando to dress in drag and start a rumors site so we can sit here all day and debate stuff that either hasn't happened or is rumored to happen.Ricky'sBong likes this. -
There will simply be a statement released that Sparano will remain with the team.
No chance Ross/Ireland face the music on this one. The next time you hear from Ireland will be his once a year pre-draft press conference. Otherwise, only poor Tonyt has to face the media. -
-
Ricky'sBong, ToddsPhins and schmolioot like this.
-
vt_dolfan Season Ticket Holder Club Member
Guys.....this isnt over I dont think. I think its over as far as Harbaugh is concerned.....but....dont hold your breath that Ross makes a run at Cowher.....
One way Ross could fix this is to now blow it all up...and start over. -
vt_dolfan Season Ticket Holder Club Member
I think this is what happens.....because really its the only way I see this working now.dolfndav34, ATVZ400 and ToddsPhins like this. -
The reports were that Gruden was fine with Ireland and Nolan but wanted like $10 mill per year.
That extra $2 mill might be worth it to Ross now. -
-
SICK likes this.
-
-
I said this in multiple threads already...
I am not so sure we should jump to conclusions...Unless I missed something, the ESPN report came from Chris Mortensen who was late and frankly wrong on some info earlier in the week. The article posted on ESPN says Ross did in fact talk to the agent when he flew south. I do not think this courtship is over...
"Ross resumed the meeting Thursday night with Harbaugh's agent, David Dunn, in Southern California after the Dolphins owner traveled south to satisfy an unrelated business commitment following his meeting with Harbaugh, the sources said."
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5997519
People are jumping on board because "NFL sources" told Chris Mortensen that Sparano was being retained? The same Chris Mortensen that has been late and wrong at times all week...Lets wait it out and stop speculating because it seems things are going both ways now with the media knee capping each other trying to be the guy to break the true story.schmolioot likes this. -
The way this situation has been handled, why would Cowher want to come here now. Remember, he came from an org. that, by all accounts, the ownership is top tier.
Now few people really know the "sources" and how much is true about Sparano/Harbaugh/etc... but the fact Ross hasn't ended the nonsense would detour anyone that is used to being in a PROFESSIONAL situation. Best bet now is go all in with Sparano and spend what it takes to get him whatever he needs - OC/QB, or fire Sparano and hire a coordinator. -
Maybe Ross was informed of the backlash from the fans! I know I emailed and left a voicemail to take me off season ticket list! Not a chance I am buying Clubseats to that side show!DolfanJake likes this. -
-
-
DolfanJake likes this.
-
The media has really become pathetic. With all of the blog's and twitter, I am amazed at all of the garbage information is out there.
jason8er likes this. -
vt_dolfan Season Ticket Holder Club Member
All Im saying is...this ship is contaminated.....DolfanJake likes this. -
Lets just settle down and ride the wave til the dust clears...Seems like the media is trying to knee cap one another to be the first to break the story that is in fact true. Nothing is seemingly certain atm and I would honestly find it hard to believe that Sparano is coming back after what has transpired...
-
-
ToddsPhins likes this.
-
Why are people still harping on the "hooker" question. Bryant's mom was/is a crack head hooker. Right? If you're about to offer someone millions of dollars it's good to know things like background etc. If a player is emotionally f'd up then you may not want him around.
-
-
Can someone please explain to me what in the hell is going on? :angry:
-
From ESPN:
Dolphins' non-Harbaugh plan
7:09AM ET
Miami Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins' pursuit of Jim Harbaugh is off, according to a report from ESPN's Chris Mortensen on Thursday night.
This leaves the Dolphins in a very strange position when it comes to incumbent head coach Tony Sparano -- who was never fired, and had to watch as his owner and GM tried to negotiate a new deal with another coach while he was still on the payroll. Mort reports that the team will be retaining Sparano, though some other changes will be made.
For a clue on what those changes may be, we go back to what ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter said on "Sportscenter" on Thursday afternoon. Schefter reported then that there was a Plan B; namely, retaining Sparano and defensive coordinator Mike Nolan, then finding an offensive coordinator to work as part of that unit.
The possibility exists that since the Dolphins now face a disappointed and/or confused fanbase after the Harbaugh debacle, they'll target a "big name" offensive mind -- possibly a former NFL head coach -- as their next OC. The name drawing the most buzz on the potential OC circuit right now is former Denver Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels. McDaniels turned down the opportunity to be the head coach of the San Francisco 49ers, but ESPN's Ed Werder has reported that he's set to interview for a position with the Minnesota Vikings, possibly as a potential replacement at OC for Darrell Bevell, whose fate is up in the air.
Some other former NFL head coaches that fall into this category and could get a look under this scenario are Jim Fassel and Brian Billick, though both men have also been linked to head-coaching opportunities elsewhere.
Interestingly, for the Dolphins, it appears the 2011 offseason is going to bring them a new OC, a new starting quarterback and at least one new running back (amongst others). This offense will look quite a bit different than the one we saw close out 2010. -
-
it is only good business to get things out in the open & see what the reactions are to the truth you will inevitably have to face with the press & public. lots of money, big investment + unstable, volatile, personality = major concerns worthy of hard, honest scrutiny. Ireland acted in our best interest. He acted responsibly.MarinePhinFan likes this. -
-
-
-
-
Meanwhile, we had lots of Fist Pumps for Field Goals, in losses to the Browns, Bills and Detroit, in a row at home.
Yeah, who needs the son of a hooker.
Page 1 of 2