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What is the west coast offense these days?
When asked about the style of offense the Miami Dolphins would use moving forward new coach Joe Philbin joked he doesn’t even know what the west coast offense is during his introductory press conference.
Or maybe Philbin wasn’t joking because when I asked Redskins coach Mike Shanahan, who has supposedly used the west coast offense and concepts since his Denver days, to...
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18 days ago
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Two former assistants might stay with Dolphins
New Miami Dolphins coach Joe Philbin is in the process of interviewing candidates to join his first coaching staff, and the process is moving quickly.
It appears at least two of Tony Sparano’s former coaches have a good shot of being retained.
Nothing has been finalized, but special teams coordinator Darren Rizzi, who gained league-wide respect for the improvement the Dolphins’...
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19 days ago
Is Dolphins safety Yeremiah Bell in the danger zone?
Not 100 percent certain what kind of scheme Kevin Coyle will bring to the Miami Dolphins when he’s named the defensive coordinator in the coming days.
Will team captain Yeremiah Bell become a salary cap casualty?
Coyle being added to Philbin’s staff is as close to a done deal as it gets because of his relationship with Philbin, who needs to surround himself with people...
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19 days ago
Miami Dolphins: Senior Moments in Mobile
I’ve worked EXTREMELY hard not getting caught up into the RGIII hype machine.
Robert Griffin III's marketing draw has raised his value.
I purposely skipped Robert Griffin III’s Heisman Trophy speech, and don’t intend on watching it because I didn’t want to get wowed by his personality.
I’ve heard it’s happened to just about everyone who has met him. I’ve been convinced...
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19 days ago
Dolphins interim coach Todd Bowles wont be retained
Miami Dolphins interim coach Todd Bowles won’t be part of Joe Philbin’s coaching staff.
Interim coach Todd Bowles won't join Joe Philbin's staff.
The Sun-Sentinel has learned Bowles, who led the Dolphins to a 2-1 record as Tony Sparano’s replacement in the season’s final month, won’t become defensive coordinator, or named a secondary coach on Philbin’s staff.
Philbin...
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20 days ago
Miami Dolphins offensive line must be rebuilt AGAIN
Miami Dolphins general manager Jeff Ireland understands the right side of his team’s offensive line needs to be rebuilt…AGAIN.
Incumbent starter Vernon Carey, the former University of Miami standout who has started at both guard and tackle for the past seven seasons, will likely end up playing for another team following a solid season, where it turns out Carey was an alternate...
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20 days ago
Jeff Ireland: “We need a quarterback that can get us over the hump”
It’s probably the worst kept secret in the NFL.
The Miami Dolphins have a solid foundation, a decent core of players, but are missing the engine.
During his annual Senior Bowl summit Miami Dolphins general manager Jeff Ireland acknowledged his team’s primary goal this offseason is to final a top tier starting quarterback, or a developmental quarterback with a high ceiling...
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20 days ago
How much does height matter as an NFL QB?
The North team’s practice at the Senior Bowl was nearly empty on Monday, and for good reason.
The team coached by the Minnesota Vikings came up short in regards to quarterbacks, figurative and literally.
All the quarterbacks most of the scouts and talent evaluators came to see – Oklahoma State’s Brandon Weeden, Arizona’s Nick Foles and Dan Diego’s Ryan Lindley – were...
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20 days ago
Joe Philbin knows Packers staff is “off limits”
Joe Philbin is a proud member of the Green Bay Packers family, and Mike McCarthy’s coaching tree, and if the Miami Dolphins’ new head coach would like to stay in the family, and on the tree, don’t expect him to take from that organization.
According to two members of the Packers organization, its common knowledge that Packers coaches and executives who move on to bigger and...
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20 days ago
Miami Dolphins have likely seen last of Chad Henne
“Until they push me out of here.”
That’s what Dolphins quarterback Chad Henne said a few weeks ago when asked how long he planned to remain on the roster. Well, the nudge is probably the Dolphins deciding to go after a big-name quarterback this offseason.
By showing interest in Peyton Manning, Matt Flynn or trading up to draft Baylor’s Robert Griffin III...
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21 days ago
Miami Dolphins: Vontae Davis cheering on big brother today
Today, Vontae Davis can be a fan.
Although the Dolphins were out of the postseason race weeks ago, Davis is still in the thick of it.
Well, sort of.
He will be in San Francisco at Candlestick Park to cheer on his brother Vernon Davis, a tight end for the 49ers. San Francisco plays the New York Giants in the NFC championship game.
“It’s real crazy because growing up we always...
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22 days ago
Mike McCarthy gives Joe Philbin a ringing endorsement
Coaches take a great deal of pride in the fruit that falls off their coaching tree, and new Miami Dolphins coach Joe Philbin is the first members of Mike McCarthy’s Green Bay staff to get a head coaching job.
He’s the first bird out the nest, and those are always special.
McCarthy, who gave Philbin a glowing endorsement to Dolphins owner Steve Ross, believes his former assistant...
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23 days ago
Miami Dolphins: Let the Matt Flynn talk begin
The Dolphins have finally found their man.
Now, let the talk of them bringing in their other man begin.
Joe Philbin is the new coach. He brings instant credibility after his Green Packers teams put up video-game like numbers on offense for most of his five-year tenure. Philbin brings a solid offensive mind, but he has potential to provide even more.
Philbin helped groom Packers backup...
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24 days ago
Mike McCoy’s magical moment as a quarterback
Outside of the perception that Mike McCoy possesses “the aura” we’ve frequently talked about during this search for the next Miami Dolphins head coach, one aspect benefiting Denver’s offensive coordinator is the fact he’s actually played quarterback.
You know, that position the Dolphins desperately needs to get better play out of.
I’m told McCoy...
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24 days ago
Dolphins left tackle Jake Long pulls out of Pro Bowl
Put this one in the not very surprising category.
Miami Dolphins left tackle Jake Long has withdrawn from the Pro Bowl, which will take place next weekend in Hawaii.
Dolphins left tackle Jake Long pulls out of his third Pro Bowl because of injuries.
Long missed the final three games of 2011 after suffered a season-ending biceps injury. He also played with a troublesome left knee...
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24 days ago
Dolphin owner Steve Ross has tough decision to make
Steve Ross will wake up this morning and make the most important decision of his tenure as Miami Dolphins owner.
Forget the time he decided to put his reputation on the line and chase Jim Harbaugh, who did a phenomenal job coaching the 49ers to the NFC Championship game on Sunday.
Forget his controversial decision to retain general manager Jeff Ireland, and allow him to remain the...
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24 days ago
Record-setting 65 underclassmen enter 2012 NFL draft
Warning: This is not your father’s NFL. America’s premiere sports league is getting younger and younger each year.
Early projections have Lamar Miller rated as the second best tailback in the 2012 draft.
Proof of this can be found in the record-setting 65 underclassmen who have been ruled eligible for the 2012 NFL draft, which will take place on April 26-28 in New York.
That...
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25 days ago
Is quarterback Matt Flynn golden, or fools gold?
Make no mistake about it. I LOVE Matt Flynn, and have since he spanked the Miami Hurricanes in the 2005 Peach Bowl in his first ever college start at LSU.
Would Green Bay backup Matt Flynn be an instant upgrade over Matt Moore?
He’s a playmaker, which he showed in his two NFL starts the past two years.
He’s a winner, which he showed leading the Tigers to a National Championship...
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25 days ago
What type of coach are Dolphins looking for, again?
Ever start looking for something and the search took so long you forgot what the scavenger hunt was all about midway into it?
That might be where the Miami Dolphins are in this 37-day-old search for a head coach. The team is well into the second round of interviews with finalist Todd Bowles, Joe Philbin and Mike McCoy, the three individuals who made the cut.
But how do they stack...
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26 days ago
Are the Dolphins any better off without Tony Sparano?
Flash back to the press conference that announced the firing of Tony Sparano.
Dolphins owner Stephen Ross and general manager Jeff Ireland said all the right things. They provided reason for excitement. They talked big. They thought big.
Finally, the Dolphins were going to land that big-name coach to satisfy the fan base.
Remember that?
It’s kind of hard to now with the way the...
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26 days ago
Miami Dolphins: Round or second interviews this week
Three coaches have made it to the second round of interviews.
According to a source, Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross will meet again with Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator Joe Philbin, Denver Broncos offensive coordinator Mike McCoy and interim coach Todd Bowles. The meetings will take place in New York.
The pool of candidates appears to have dwindled. Chicago Bears special...
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27 days ago
Miami Dolphins: Quarterback, owner main factors for Jeff Fisher
St. Louis Rams coach Jeff Fisher a few moments ago met with the local media for the first time.
It was Fisher’s first chance to explain why he chose the Rams instead of the Miami Dolphins. Both teams were the finalists for the services of the former Tennessee Titans coach. What Fisher revealed was hardly a secret to anyone.
He said the main factors in his decision were Rams owner...
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27 days ago
Time is ticking on Dolphins head coach search
You have to think Miami Dolphins owner Steve Ross could use the Kobe System seminar right now.
Ross has already failed to reel in two big fish, missing on John Harbaugh and Jeff Fisher the past two offseasons, and now the Dolphins must finish executing plan B of their head coaching search, which will likely involve hiring one of the NFL’s hot, young coordinators.
Problem is there’s...
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28 days ago
Time is ticking on Dolphins head coach search
You have to think Miami Dolphins owner Steve Ross could use the Kobe System seminar right now.
Ross has already failed to reel in two big fish, missing on John Harbaugh and Jeff Fisher the past two offseasons, and now the Dolphins must finish executing plan B of their head coaching search, which will likely involve hiring one of the NFL’s hot, young coordinators.
Problem is there’s...
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28 days ago
Omar Kelly: So, who will be next Miami Dolphins coach?
Omar Kelly discusses the latest on the Miami Dolphins’ coaching search after Jeff Fisher decided to coach the St. Louis Rams rather than the Miami Dolphins:
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January 13, 2012
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