Amstel Posted January 7, 2011 Posted January 7, 2011 A little over a year ago we looked like a joke- no GM no Coach and speculation that no one wanted to come here. Most of us werent thrilled about either Buddy or Chan being hired and people laughed at us for hiring Chan. I don't think we ever looked as bad as the dolphins do right now. You openly interview and "woo" a guy to replace your current coach that you have not fired then when he spurns your advances say that you feel its in the best interests of the team to keep your current coach. For one I think its pretty classless to openly interview Harbaugh. If they were gonna do it they should kept their interest hush hush and met in a remote location. It still wouldnt have been right but better than what they did. I'm sure it wouldve leaked out somehow likely through Harbaughs camp in order to leverage his value. Beyond that it makes the owner look foolish and is an embarrassment to Sparano. I'm no Sparano fan especially him being a parcells disciple but the guy isnt the worst coach out there. They pretty much cut his balls off as far as the rest of the league is concerned. I wouldnt blame him if he resigned (which of course he won't). Although that would likely put his staff out of work and hurt his chances at another HC job..... As for Harbaugh I dont give a damn about his "lineage." Theres no guarantee he'd be a great coach in the NFL. He's likely going to stay at Stanford. I know the team will be great next year but I'd love to see them go in the tank and kill Harbaughs NFL HC chances for next year.....
H2o Posted January 7, 2011 Posted January 7, 2011 Miami has shown through this that they do not fully believe that Sparano is their guy. This will run it's course and I expect Sparano to still possibly be gone by TC. The guys in the locker room now know that he is not "the guy" in Miami and I believe this will cause huge problems, especially with players like Brandon Marshall. The question is will the players rally behind the coaching staff or will the Dolphins crash and burn?
Pneumonic Posted January 7, 2011 Posted January 7, 2011 I heard Gloria Estefan gave Harbaugh the thumbs down!
dwight in philly Posted January 7, 2011 Posted January 7, 2011 (edited) i absolutely love it! it could not happen to a better organization. stephen ross is starting to resemble daniel snyder and it is just great! Edited January 7, 2011 by dwight in philly
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted January 7, 2011 Posted January 7, 2011 That's news? Switching Chads all season wasn't a clue? As to Gloria Estefan and her husband Marc ... that's a gimmick to get the latino's out to the stadium.
Dr. Trooth Posted January 7, 2011 Posted January 7, 2011 Really, it's smart. They are spinning their wheels with Sparano. They know that. Also, they know they need a QB. So, now Sparano is a lame duck. His coaching staff knows that and they are going to start bailing one by one. It's going to be tough for him to assemble a staff now (just as it was for John Fox), knowing that the job is only for a year. So, now you are looking at a team that's gonna suck and could be a viable candidate for the number one pick next year, AKA Andrew Luck.
zow2 Posted January 7, 2011 Posted January 7, 2011 So if you're a free agent...wouldn't you like the direction and leadership you see in Buffalo over Miami? other than weather i would. Several Dolphins off the record have said they don't like Sparano.
dib Posted January 7, 2011 Posted January 7, 2011 Sparano has got to feel like the red headed stepchild
BRH Posted January 7, 2011 Posted January 7, 2011 "Miami looks pretty stupid" is hardly a shocking revelation. But it always bears repeating!
Dr. Trooth Posted January 7, 2011 Posted January 7, 2011 So if you're a free agent...wouldn't you like the direction and leadership you see in Buffalo over Miami? Good question. A FA knows the situation in Miami is unsettled. If you're a defensive FA, now you know the Bills are gonna be a hybrid 34/43. Know any good free agent that wants to be part of that? Maybe the "B" and "C" list free agents, because they know Ralph will overpay them (cuz the A listers blow him off) and the fans will think they've made a great pick up and the holes are filled.
The Senator Posted January 7, 2011 Posted January 7, 2011 (edited) As a Bills fan, always nice to see the Dolphins look stupid - like when they hired ' Mr. Isotoner ' as Sr. VP of Football Ops in 2004, only to have him quit 3 weeks later. They've made some pretty bone-headed moves the last few years, but this one - offering Harbaugh a $60M/8-year deal (and Harbaugh made them fly to him to present it and beg him for 8 hours ) while Sparano still has the HC job - looks really bush. (Not to mention that they either completely ignored or somehow thought they could circumvent the Rooney Rule.) Gotta love it! . Edited January 7, 2011 by The Senator
Ed_Formerly_of_Roch Posted January 7, 2011 Posted January 7, 2011 I take the CG statement with a grain of salt. He's somewhat trying to cover up for what's happened the past year with going back and forth and taking a half a year to figure out the 3-4 wasn't working. so now he's trying to sell it a smart way to play. I'm certain they will select players, FA, or draft picks to go in one direction or the other, likely 3-4. Wil lthey sometimes go 4-3, probably, but that's also likely true for every other team too. Good question. A FA knows the situation in Miami is unsettled. If you're a defensive FA, now you know the Bills are gonna be a hybrid 34/43. Know any good free agent that wants to be part of that? Maybe the "B" and "C" list free agents, because they know Ralph will overpay them (cuz the A listers blow him off) and the fans will think they've made a great pick up and the holes are filled.
H2o Posted January 7, 2011 Posted January 7, 2011 http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5999541 Now they are giving Sparano the "Donovan McNabb Treatment". Miami FO - "Yeah we don't think you're the guy, but we'll extend your contract." ..........
MattyT Posted January 7, 2011 Posted January 7, 2011 Sparano should get back at mgmt by tanking every AFC East game next year.
silvermike Posted January 7, 2011 Posted January 7, 2011 I wonder if the Fish were trying to keep things under wraps, but Harbaugh blabbed to get some more leverage vs. San Francisco and Stanford.
lets_go_bills Posted January 7, 2011 Posted January 7, 2011 Total disaster. Embarrassing too. Keep your coach but make him twist in the wind, publicly recruit and flirt with other coaches, then keep your coach but not tell him you've kept him.
MattyT Posted January 7, 2011 Posted January 7, 2011 Supposedly the Fins owner contacted Mangini too but claims that it was just to pick his brain about the AFC East. Possible I suppose, but more doubts cast on Sparano.
Glory Bound Posted January 7, 2011 Posted January 7, 2011 Harbaugh turned down an 8 mil/ yr job in Miami to take on a 5 mil/ yr job in San Fran. Rumor has it The Fins were requiring him to wear dark sunglasses all the time in Miami...even while watching film & during pressers... & he just couldn't deal with that.
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