What a joke.
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ESPN's Chris Mortensen reported on Sunday Countdown that Dolphins coach Joe Philbin and GM Jeff Ireland "appear to be safe," but there is "tension" between the two.
It's likely creating an awkward dynamic at Fins headquarters. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported in late December that "no one in Miami is safe," but owner Stephen Ross has made no moves since. The Dolphins signed Ireland to a head-scratching contract extension before the 2013 season, which was likely fully guaranteed. Ross is believed to be pushing for Philbin to fire offensive assistants, including coordinator Mike Sherman.
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If we fired them both, we could get our pick of the top GM candidates, Tom Gamble, Marc Ross etc, all these executives who would get to come here and hire their own coach, there's only one GM opening right now and that's in Tampa where they already hired Lovie Smith as coach, and he has final say on personnel written into his contract so that's not much of a desirable job for an executive who dreams of running his own team.
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I am speechless, I really am.....The owner is as big of a problem they have along with the GM and the Coaching staff....Expect this is worse because he has the money and most of the say. I hold out hope the Wells report casts them in such a light whereas they have to make a move, but I doubt it. My 2 favorite teams have "reports" that I am waiting on to determine the next move ie Yanks/Phins.
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More media speculation, but this is not too hard to fathom. Both Ireland and Philbin might just be in "save my job" mode and that could mean blaming the other party.
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I wouldn't be opposed to one more year of both and then if things don't pan out next year fire them both and start over. Fact of the matter is Philbin really hasn't done much to get fired and firing Ireland will create an odd dynamo between a new GM and old coach.
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shula_guy Well-Known Member
He should of fired Ireland when he fired sparano. Ireland needs to go and the new GM should be given full authority to fire Philbin if he does not like what he sees or thinks he can bring in a better HC.
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What a f****** joke of a franchise we cheer for fellas.
Rainbow and lollipoppers think this is perfect though, right?
Nothing wrong here.
Oh, and FinD just thinks this more mindless media talk. Because NOBODY on TV or Radio or in the papers has a clue. They all just make stuff up.fins4o8, ASOT, Rick 1966 and 1 other person like this. -
I prefer to let Jeff go, retain Joe Philbin.
My second preference would be to fire them all and start over.
The last thing I want is another lame duck season with drama internally. (This will likely happen)Jimmy James likes this. -
Stephen Ross is a very stupid man when it comes to football.
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Larryfinfan 17-0...Priceless Club Member
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"Hell of job this season gentlemen. Keep up the excellent work. I don't give a damn if we shat the bed in Weeks 16 and 17, nothing we could do. 8-8 is nothing to be ashamed of. Keep your heads up and keep trying your hardest. That is all I can ask. I mean, what else am I supposed to do?" -
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Guys.....while I cant say I know for sure.....Ross is a VERY good business man. Hes not inept when it comes to hiring and firing people. Your going to hear so many different things in the media....because their are a great many agendas at play here.
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Larryfinfan 17-0...Priceless Club Member
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I will listen to the argument about keeping Philbin. But I'd be inclined to let the new GM decide that.Larryfinfan likes this. -
The reports says both Ireland and Philbin are safe. Suggesting Ross indeed has made up his mind to sit on his *** and stick his fingers in his ears and say "lalala...I can't hear you...lalalaASOT likes this. -
finfansince72 Season Ticket Holder Club Member
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Look, don't believe me. Go back and read all the stuff that wasn't true the past few years about Manning, Fisher, Harbaugh, Cowher, Gruden, Flynn, McCoy, Jennings, Philbin, the Stark's Finger, the Cogs & Martin issue, the locker room coup, all the reports that we were gonna hear something Monday, then Tuesday, then Wednesday, then Thursday, then Friday, etc. It is a never ending stream of bad reports, speculation & agenda driven "facts".
Believe the BS if you want to, just know you were given the option not too.2socks, GMJohnson, Colorado Dolfan and 4 others like this. -
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And as to keeping JI, I'm not convinced either yet, even tho I've supported Ireland to date...the fact is, Ross, again unless something is not public yet, is supporting him. If he decides that, then we have to live with it...I don't know for sure, but even tho we agree or don't agree, neither will be switching our support to another team anytime soon....that being the likely case, let's just get it on and move onto the Senior bowl... -
What a complete and total joke. I hate this team so much. I'll always be a Dolphins fan but what Parcells and Ireland turned this team into I hate with a fiery passion. Do any of you really think a successful 2014 season will be possible if this type of dysfunction is retained and allowed to fester? It will be 2011 all over again.
Parcells/Ireland is the worst thing that ever happened to this franchise.ASOT likes this. -
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I'm not saying no one needs to be fired. I'm not saying we didn't we didn't drop the ball. In fact, I didn't say anything in this thread until I was literally brought into it and what I have said has been about the media, not the team. -
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All I'm saying is until you hear something from the team, there's no need to go on these insane hate benders everyone has been going on. Mostly cause its pointless, but also because it is specifically designed to make you guys even angrier. You're being willingly manipulated and then ***** at the guy trying to tell you guys to be more discerning. -
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It's unreal how this franchise always comes out being the laughingstock of the NFL every year.
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Now exactly what does that have to do with the fact the Dolphins are one of the worst run teams in the NFL? You keep making excuses for team management, time after time. That is what I call infantile, or in your case, just clueless.MrClean, BicketyBam and ASOT like this. -
Business as usual, nothing new for the Miami Inephins
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