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Miami Dolphins GM Jeff Ireland wants to make a ‘much bolder statement in South Florida’

Found January 24, 2012 on The Daily Dolphin:
PLAYERS: Jeff Ireland,  LeBron James,  Dwyane Wade,  Ozzie Guillen,  Jose Reyes
TEAMS: Miami Dolphins,  Miami Heat,  Chicago White Sox,  Miami Marlins

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Jeff Ireland believes that his Dolphins team has the potential to be good. But “good” doesn’t cut it in South Florida, and Ireland knows it. Especially not when LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Ozzie Guillen and Jose Reyes have helped the Heat and Marlins surpass the Dolphins in “buzz” factor. “we have to continue to build [...]
Original Story: http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/thedai...
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