Summary:
Ross is connected to Harbaugh (who coaches in college football).
Recently, news it out that the Jets want to make him an offer he can't refuse.
Sources are saying that if that happens, Ross will do everything he can to ensure that an NFL-bound Harbaugh coaches for the Dolphins, not the Jets.
News/updates etc. in here.
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And now Hyde is saying the reverse:
https://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/fl-sp-hyde-dolphins-harbaugh-20181224-story.html
"The New York Jets want to hire Jim Harbaugh, as multiple reports say they’re making a run at the Michigan coach.
But the Miami Dolphins, who might also have been considered a possible landing spot for the Michigan coach, won’t go after him, a team source said.
Dolphins owner Steve Ross has respected Harbaugh for years and has a good relationship with him. But he won’t consider hiring Harbaugh to the Dolphins, in part because of Ross’ relationship with Michigan, the source said
Ross is an alum and big booster of Michigan. The school’s business school is named for him." -
Possible reconciliation of both reports:
Ross won't pursue Harbaugh to bring him out of Michigan, but if he DOES decide to leave anyway, then Ross will seek to lock him down in Miami...djphinfan, jdallen1222, resnor and 1 other person like this. -
What are your thoughts on JH? Would you be happy if we snagged him?
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Hyde updated the story to quote Ross:
"“I know and respect Jim Harbaugh, but with my relationship with Michigan I would not have an interest in hiring him,’’ Ross said in a text.
A source initially said the Dolphins would not go after Harbaugh. Ross then confirmed it."
And Cannata responds:
"M story earlier today said that John Harbaugh would be a target for Ross if he wanted to jump to the NFL. Ross wants Harbaugh to stay at Michigan and won't ask him to leave to come to Miami. But, things change if Harbaugh is willing to sign with the Jets." -
Having a proven HC is maybe the major difference - someone who knows what the job entails and how to manage it.
I think getting the right HC is maybe the most important decision. It impacts everything. I don't know enough to have very strong convictions about the right candidate. As someone else as had, I echo that, being able to develop talent and use talent wisely is maybe the biggest key to sustained success. So I hope Ross can see that and build it. Can Harbaugh do that? I don't know.Surfs Up 99 likes this. -
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The guy proved his mettle in the NFL about as good as one could.Pauly, thetylernator, djphinfan and 4 others like this. -
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I know this is a Harbaugh thread but I just don’t see him leaving Michigan. With that being said, and at risk of hijacking this thread, I wonder if the following has been considered...
Asking Nick Saban, “what did we as an organization do wrong during your tenure here and what would it take to bring you back?”
Could it result in Saban 2.0? Maybe...maybe not but there’s no denying we had the HOTTEST coach in the country and WE lost him by taking Culpepper over Brees. When that revelation came to light, that Saban wanted Brees and he was over ruled, I forgave “Satan” instantlymbsinmisc likes this. -
538 had a piece on something similar - dug it up - https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/do-retread-coaches-like-jon-gruden-ever-work-out/ -
Not that it's easy, but those are traits I'd be looking for whether in a re-tread or new NFL-level coach.Surfs Up 99 likes this. -
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There's nothing I want in Miami more than a washed up NFL coach who definitely likes coaching in college more. That always ends well.
If we're on the hunt for college coaches, let's hire that guy from Alabama instead. His track record shows that he's a winner. Amazing coach. He's guaranteed to succeed in the NFL. -
Harbaugh reminds me of coaches like Larry Brown and Billy Martin where they make immediate and very significant impacts. Downside is they will wear out their welcome quickly.
Also not sure if Harbaugh's personality is a good fit for up here. It might be more built for South Florida.
This will be interesting.mbsinmisc and Surfs Up 99 like this. -
Jim would be fine, but he absolutely must hire a good OC. His offenses have struggled at Michigan and often seem to lack explosiveness and ingenuity.
That said, if he brings Don Brown along for defense that'd be a dang good hire.
I'd rather see another decade of Gase before I entertain the thought of ****ing Saban. **** that guy.Pauly likes this. -
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"I'm not going after Jim Harbaugh cuz Michigan derp." This is easily one of the dumbest owner's of this generation.
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If I was Saban, I’d be pissed. You guys came to me, you wanted me. I wanted Brees and you’re telling me I can’t have what I want to be successful? Pfft, piss off Miami, I’ll go back to college ball where I can get the players I want.
Don’t be pissed at Saban, be pissed at EVERYONE that cost us Drew Brees -
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Great coach but terrible at drafting.jdallen1222 and texanphinatic like this. -
He also had lots of trouble adapting his style and personality to NFL players rather than college kids. I think that's the bottom line - his personality is set up for college success but less so when he has to deal with players who aren't always willing to jump when told. -
I wonder what the next 10 years will bring us as Dolphins fans......I need a shot of bourbon just to think about this one.....