while there are no definites, I would imagine possibly within the next two weeks, you will begin to hear who won't be returning as Sparano, Ireland, and Parcells have the oppurtunity to work together on a full talent evaluation. I think certain players are much more likely to be in the safe zone given, the cap hit we would take if we lost them, and/or their future potential. Off the top my head the obvious people likely to be out would be Green, Lemon, Traylor, and further down the line I'd say there are big question marks over the heads of Ricky Williams, and Zach Thomas.

I'm fairly confident we will see Ginn and Beck return, and most likely Ronnie and Jason unless an exceptional offer arises for either of them.

Really though I could easily see the majority of the roster up in the air for next season. It all depends on how many quality people we can obtain via trade and draft, I still think the effects of this restructuring won't be totally evident until the 09 season.

 

I liked Sparano's comment of "we WILL be a disciplined football team". It's about darn time!!!

 

I agree with most of what you said. Except I think ZT is gone - Parcells is a guy who could make that cut and live through it. Cam and Mueller would not survive such a move. Also I think we will see a clear pattern develop this year. By that I mean we will really know after the draft where this team is heading as far as the roster. Both by the picks themselves, but also the depth, and designation of what talent the coaching staff specifically brings in.
e.g. better zone CB's versus better man to man players etc.

Parcells and his ideals for teams he works for typically take a year to occur historically speaking.

 

I really hope that what Tony says, he means. Nothing he has done so far leads to believe that he doesn't. He looks and sounds like a football guy and that is something this team has lacked in a long time as head coach. Wanny, Saban, and Cam weren't that. They seemed more front office types and not FOOTBALL GUYS. Tony seems to be that way so players should take heed.

This team has had a lot of ego's and players that didn't leave it on the field and from what I get from Tony they won't be playing. The penalty's have been horrid and aside from Zach and Jason this defense can't say they left it on the field like they have. The offense is young and changing so much that between that and injuries never had a chance. But the team should be in shape and play to the whistle on every play and be smart. Other coaches say it but for the last two years we've stunk. Holding, pass interferance, off sides and block in back continue far to regularly with this team.

I guess we'll see come next year if Sparano is all talk but he appears to be the right choice and an excited to see the players that are cut and who are brought in. Tired of being excited about the new coaches and hope this is it for awhile.

 

What has he said or done so far but eat dinner with Huizenga and Ireland and give a press conference?