So who do you guys want for our next coach?

[Jakology]

If things continue the way they are, I'm pretty sure Joe Philbin doesn't make it through the season. And I'm sure we all knew this was coming. He has shown that he has no control over his players, doesn't know how to utilize the talent he has, etc. I was having this conversation with people before the season. They would tell me how the Dolphins are on the rise and about ready to compete at a higher level. I would've agreed, but I've told everyone that Philbin isn't the man to lead this team to the next level. I would've loved to have Rex Ryan, but of course, the Bills were smart enough to scoop him up quickly.

I know I will probably get crucified for this, but why not go for Rob Ryan? It's pretty well known that he would've gotten a chance by now if he had cut his hair like Rex did. I think the only reason his resume doesn't look as good as Rex's did is because he has always had lesser talent as a DC. Just imagine the games against the Bills. Brother against brother. Would be intense for sure. If not Rob Ryan, I'd definitely like a defensive minded coach this time. What do you guys have in mind?

 

[FanofPelicans]

I would wait until there are more coaching options available to decide. There will be a time later in the year when some coaches will be fired. The Fins may be best picking an experienced coach that the players will respect and want to play for. Rob Ryan has never been a head coach. Different levels of leadership have different responsibilities. I'm not sure that Ryan can win right away while learning the job against his brother or Belichick. Also, I haven't been very impressed with the Saints defense which he leads. They are tied for 26th now in points against them. He has been involved in the game his whole life so I'm sure he's learned a lot though. Before this season I would have said that the Fins' OC Bill Lazor looks to be a coach on the rise. The Fins and THill keep improving each year under his leadership. Good coaching is about adjustments though when game plans aren't working and I haven't seen that from the offense this year. The Fins will need to develop a running game and hopefully the defense starts playing better which would help the offense. The Fins too often seem to have to trick a team to get the first down. Sometimes a team has to line up and overpower the opponent in short yardage situations.

 

[EVille3]

Sean Payton

 

[Jakology]

I would wait until there are more coaching options available to decide. There will be a time later in the year when some coaches will be fired. The Fins may be best picking an experienced coach that the players will respect and want to play for. Rob Ryan has never been a head coach. Different levels of leadership have different responsibilities. I'm not sure that Ryan can win right away while learning the job against his brother or Belichick. Also, I haven't been very impressed with the Saints defense which he leads. They are tied for 26th now in points against them. He has been involved in the game his whole life so I'm sure he's learned a lot though. Before this season I would have said that the Fins' OC Bill Lazor looks to be a coach on the rise. The Fins and THill keep improving each year under his leadership. Good coaching is about adjustments though when game plans aren't working and I haven't seen that from the offense this year. The Fins will need to develop a running game and hopefully the defense starts playing better which would help the offense. The Fins too often seem to have to trick a team to get the first down. Sometimes a team has to line up and overpower the opponent in short yardage situations.

Well. We don't have a fullback on the roster, and I haven't seen the Dolphins line up in a 2 back set at all. So it doesn't look like we're going to be overpowering anybody, and I hate that myself. I just want a defensive minded guy who believes in running the ball to succeed. Just imagine how good Tannehill can be if he has a consistent running game behind him.

 

[FanofPelicans]

FB is one of the few positions that the Fins neglected in the draft and in free agency. I understand that the scheme is about getting fast players in space but the top teams can run with power when they need to or want to. The Fins lack of versatility is an issue this year because teams are smart enough to adjust. Another miss in hindsight was not getting a CB with the 2nd pick. I like J Phillips but he didn't even play last game while Brice McCain was getting dominated. I blame Coyle for that as well because McCain was way too far off the line of scrimmage for multiple plays. At least J Taylor plays bump and run coverage. I think a defensive minded coach could help the team. That said when you sign the right head coach, they will usually bring their own coaches in. Each year good coaches are fired. Sean Payton is a well liked and respected offensive minded coach. They have traded away talent like Graham for example & Stills was a productive player there & he's gone. He might want a fresh start. A coach like him could pick his own DC. The Fins could get on a winning streak & all of our speculation could be for nothing & that'd be great, however, the team looks to be a lot less motivated and prepared to play than what I'd expect. I have been hoping the team wouldn't have to start over with the coaching staff but if so I hope they get it right this time.

 

[Jakology]

That's another thing I've always believed in. Bump and run coverage with safety help over the top. It drives me absolutely insane when I see teams playing off coverage unless it's absolutely needed. I'm just ready for a change. I know that for sure. We don't want to waste Tannehill's prime. We have about 5 years to capitalize on Tannehill's best abilities.

 

[FlyerFinFan]

I'm pretty sure Philbin will be gone but I'm not sure if nows the time. If they lose on Sunday and the D looks the same Coyle should definitely go. See how the season rides out and if it's the status quo you will at least have more options in the offseason for HC. At 1-3 no matter what you do you're screwed so may as well ride it out and see what you have on the roster.

I have no idea who for DC but there has to be someone out there that could step in....

 

[Brees#1]

FB is one of the few positions that the Fins neglected in the draft and in free agency. I understand that the scheme is about getting fast players in space but the top teams can run with power when they need to or want to. The Fins lack of versatility is an issue this year because teams are smart enough to adjust. Another miss in hindsight was not getting a CB with the 2nd pick. I like J Phillips but he didn't even play last game while Brice McCain was getting dominated. I blame Coyle for that as well because McCain was way too far off the line of scrimmage for multiple plays. At least J Taylor plays bump and run coverage. I think a defensive minded coach could help the team. That said when you sign the right head coach, they will usually bring their own coaches in. Each year good coaches are fired. Sean Payton is a well liked and respected offensive minded coach. They have traded away talent like Graham for example & Stills was a productive player there & he's gone. He might want a fresh start. A coach like him could pick his own DC. The Fins could get on a winning streak & all of our speculation could be for nothing & that'd be great, however, the team looks to be a lot less motivated and prepared to play than what I'd expect. I have been hoping the team wouldn't have to start over with the coaching staff but if so I hope they get it right this time.

I hate to tell you this but Payton had just as much to do with letting that talent go. Payton is the reason the saints are in the mess they are in right now just as much as Loomis is. Payton and Loomis work together. Ireland too.

 

[cards_fins1]

I'm pretty sure Philbin will be gone but I'm not sure if nows the time. If they lose on Sunday and the D looks the same Coyle should definitely go. See how the season rides out and if it's the status quo you will at least have more options in the offseason for HC. At 1-3 no matter what you do you're screwed so may as well ride it out and see what you have on the roster.

I have no idea who for DC but there has to be someone out there that could step in....

If the Dolphins get taken out behind the woodshed by the Jets in London, it wouldn't surprise me in the least if Philbin is fired before the Monday morning presser, and Coyle going with him obviously. My guess is Ross would elevate Lazor to interim head coach and the one of the several assistant coaches would assume DC duties, possibly the linebackers coach or maybe defensive line coach. As far as my pick for a head coach, how about Ross giving Urban Meyer a call? The guy had dominated pretty much everywhere hes been, has run a pro-style offense in both Florida AND Ohio, and clearly seems to always have the upmost respect for all of his players(unlike Joe). This may be something of a 'pipe dream', as I don't know if Meyer would bail on Ohio State.....but a call from one of the wealthiest men in the world probably couldn't hurt. Also, I would consider calling Marty Shottenheimer. Not sure if he'd consider returning to the NFL, but I've always liked Marty and have always thought he was a very good head coach. I also tend to think that the coach that will finally turn this ship in the right direction will be the coach that can finally put together a decent offensive line. Sparano couldn't do it.....Philbin clearly has no clue how to do it....this team looks sooooo destined to go completely into 'rebuild mode' yet again.

 

[Jakology]

If the Dolphins get taken out behind the woodshed by the Jets in London, it wouldn't surprise me in the least if Philbin is fired before the Monday morning presser, and Coyle going with him obviously. My guess is Ross would elevate Lazor to interim head coach and the one of the several assistant coaches would assume DC duties, possibly the linebackers coach or maybe defensive line coach. As far as my pick for a head coach, how about Ross giving Urban Meyer a call? The guy had dominated pretty much everywhere hes been, has run a pro-style offense in both Florida AND Ohio, and clearly seems to always have the upmost respect for all of his players(unlike Joe). This may be something of a 'pipe dream', as I don't know if Meyer would bail on Ohio State.....but a call from one of the wealthiest men in the world probably couldn't hurt. Also, I would consider calling Marty Shottenheimer. Not sure if he'd consider returning to the NFL, but I've always liked Marty and have always thought he was a very good head coach. I also tend to think that the coach that will finally turn this ship in the right direction will be the coach that can finally put together a decent offensive line. Sparano couldn't do it.....Philbin clearly has no clue how to do it....this team looks sooooo destined to go completely into 'rebuild mode' yet again.

And we simply can't go into rebuild mode. Tannehill's prime is now and for the next 3-5 year period. I feel like all we need is proper coaching and a makeshift offensive line, and we should be able to compete. At this point, it's clear that we still cannot protect Tannehill, so if we do not take an offensive lineman in this upcoming draft...I will be very upset. Especially if we get a top pick. There's no excuse why we can't draft the best lineman available. And we need to get a damn fullback and feature Lamar Miller. He's another player entering his prime who's talent we're wasting.

 

[cards_fins1]

It was an epic failure to pick Dion Jordan @ #3 instead of one of the stud offensive linemen that were available. There have been far too many brainfarts involving O-linemen over the past 10 yrs involving this team, both in the draft AND free agency. Sparano was supposed to be an offensive line specialist, and he couldn't build an offensive line to save his life. Some of that I suppose was Jeffy Ireland, who obviously did this franchise no favors whatsoever. Hickey hasn't been much better in my opinion....and who really knows wtf Tannebaum brings to the table. Don't even get me started on Dawn Aponte. It absolutely baffles me that with all the picks, with all the free agent signings, this team still has one of the worst offensive lines in the NFL. Just wow....this team could seriously use at least 2 decent o-linemen this very minute. Just pathetic. One more thing-the next head coach that Ross hires(which could come during the bye week-seriously) is going to obviously change the schemes, both offensive and defensive. The only exception would be if Lazor is the guy, then at least we know the offense wouldn't change a whole lot if at all. And IF a new guy comes in instead of Lazor, he will want to implement 'his' personnel to run his schemes. Tannehill may or may not fit his style. All I am saying, is that, while I completely understand and agree that this team could be 'world beaters' with better coaching- a new head coach might throw this team right back into 'rebuild' mode. That's why I wish Foulbin had been fired after last season(actually, I wanted him gone 2 yrs ago)- because by now, this team might ACTUALLY be playing up to expected capabilities. I don't see this team beating the Jets on Sunday. There are SOOOO many things Miami needs to improve on in pretty much every facet of the game, I can't understand how they could possibly correct them in 1 week.

 

[psaboy]

Bill Cowher

 

[FlyerFinFan]

Rex's latest comments about the Pats are the main reason why I would never want him as our coach. He whines that they tried to embarrass his team...seriously?

 

[psaboy]

Jon Gruden

 

[cards_fins1]

Jon Gruden

Gruden has actually been the guy I've wanted in Miami for a very long time. Fact is, I don't believe he will ever leave the network. And, if he DOES, sadly it won't be to join such a dumpster fire of a franchise like Miami. Gruden will no doubt ONLY take a job if it is basically 'set up' for big success NOW. Gruden is far too smart, and unfortunately any idiot can see Ross doesn't have the faintest clue how to build a damn team. Very sad....

 

[psaboy]

Gruden has actually been the guy I've wanted in Miami for a very long time. Fact is, I don't believe he will ever leave the network. And, if he DOES, sadly it won't be to join such a dumpster fire of a franchise like Miami. Gruden will no doubt ONLY take a job if it is basically 'set up' for big success NOW. Gruden is far too smart, and unfortunately any idiot can see Ross doesn't have the faintest clue how to build a damn team. Very sad....

To bad Ross is to stupid to make him an offer he can't refuse.

 

[cards_fins1]

BTW- is anyone here REALLY shocked that Will Davis is looking really good for the Ravens? Yea, I know its only been 1 game....but this is a guy that couldn't even get on the field in Miami. Just another punch in the mouth....every time a guy gets sent out of South Florida to another team, he mysteriously excels. Weird huh? Dan Carpenter drilled a 51 yarder against us....yet the guy that got him sent out of town is no longer with Miami. Fricken hilarious....Dansby, John Jerry( John fucking Jerry for shits sake!!!!!), Philip Wheeler, Incognito(he performed his ass off for Buffalo-he would start immediately for this pathetic offensive line in Miami), the list goes on and on and on. Sooooo many guys have come to Miami, fresh off of pro-bowl seasons-or very good ones at least-and have been epic failures. Then, to make matters much worse, guys that have been 'bench-warmers' in Miami-or virtually irrelevant to say the least - have gone to other teams and have been serious difference makers. Sean Smith...remember him? He is Kansas Citys best cornerback....many think he could have made the pro-bowl last season. Miami SURE could use a decent cornerback right now. This is ENTIRELY on coaching and coaching alone. This absolutely pathetic and stagnant culture in Miami has to change immediately if not sooner. Ross might be clueless, but hes GOT to see this....doesn't he? Good Lord I seriously hope so.....

 

[cards_fins1]

The Miami Dolphins are considering shaking up their coaching staff if the team loses to the New York Jets this weekend in London, multiple sources have confirmed to NFL Media.

"If the team loses three in a row, don't be shocked if someone on that coaching staff gets fired," one well-placed source said------------} I would love for THIS to be the week that this team begins to play up to abilities and expectations.....sadly, this has clearly become a normal trend for Philbins Dolphins. This team has played boring,unaspiring football in every year Philbin has been the head coach. I know there are still some fans that are clinging to the belief that things will turn around under 'Clueless Joe'. The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and continuing to expect a different result each and every time. NOTHING changes, in my opinion. Miami stays competitive in London, but falls to the Jets.....24-17. So long Joe, thanks for flying United.

 

[EVille3]

If anyone thinks cowher or gruden will leave their studio jobs to come back to coach anywhere you are clueless. They make the same money and work about 25 days a year. Idiotic to think they would leave that for the stress of a 10 month job. They have already been to the top, nothing to prove.

 

[cards_fins1]

If anyone thinks cowher or gruden will leave their studio jobs to come back to coach anywhere you are clueless. They make the same money and work about 25 days a year. Idiotic to think they would leave that for the stress of a 10 month job. They have already been to the top, nothing to prove.

I thought there MIGHT have been a chance prior to Gruden signing what, a 10 yr contract with the network? After he did that, that pretty much put to bed any possibilities of him returning to coaching.....ESPECIALLY to a team as clearly as dysfunctional as Miami. Think about it....does anyone here really believe that Cowher, Gruden, or ANY quality head coach would put himself in a situation where he has like, 6 different supervisors? Such a comical situation....its difficult for me to believe that someone that is so clearly intelligent as Stephen Ross is so ignorant to think that having 13 general managers is a good idea. Sell the fucking team already....stick to real estate.