BLUE 1,026 Posted December 12, 2011 (edited) Per Rotoworld.com: The Miami Herald reports that the Dolphins will replace head coach Tony Sparano after the season, but retain GM Jeff Ireland."I know this as fact. Period," writes columnist Armando Salguero. Early Sunday, the Herald reported that Sparano would be in "grave danger" of losing his job even if the Dolphins won their final four games. They lost 26-10 to the Eagles today. Per Salguero, Ireland will stay "barring some unexpected circumstance," because Dolphins owner Stephen Ross believes talent composition has been a strength in Miami. He wants a better coach. Dec 11 - 7:45 PM Source: Miami Herald Edited December 12, 2011 by BLUE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteVo+ 3,702 Posted December 12, 2011 So here's what I don't get...after the Dolphins go hard for Harbaugh and miss out, obviously showing a lack of faith in Sparano, why give the guy a 2-year extension? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigBen07 285 Posted December 12, 2011 So here's what I don't get...after the Dolphins go hard for Harbaugh and miss out, obviously showing a lack of faith in Sparano, why give the guy a 2-year extension? Same here. That's really confusing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BLUE 1,026 Posted December 12, 2011 (edited) Per Rotoworld.com: Dolphins fired head coach Tony Sparano.The Miami Herald reported this would happen on Sunday. Sparano becomes the second NFL head coach to get the axe on the 12th of December, joining Todd Haley, formerly of the Chiefs. An ex-offensive line coach with the Cowboys, Sparano wound up going 29-31 over the greater part of four seasons in Miami. He finished second in the NFL Coach of the Year voting during his first year on the job (2008), but the Dolphins' records got progressively worse. Owner Stephen Ross is expected to keep GM Jeff Ireland for now, though that could change if Ross lures someone like Bill Cowher or Jon Gruden out of the broadcasting booth. Secondary coach Todd Bowles will finish this season as the Dolphins' interim head coach. Dec 12 - 3:45 PM Edited December 12, 2011 by BLUE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonovanMcnabb for H.O.F 2,241 Posted December 12, 2011 Keeping Ireland is a mistake. If Sporano is gone, so should Ireland... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AL_Royalty 489 Posted December 12, 2011 This is where they go from here: Step 1: Overpay for an out-of-work coach Step 2: Draft Matt Barkley Step 3: ??? Step 4: LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FIDDYDEUCE 81 Posted December 13, 2011 This is where they go from here: Step 1: Overpay for an out-of-work coach Step 2: Draft Matt Barkley Step 3: ??? Step 4: LOL Step 1: Sign Rob Ryan as HC Step 2: Draft Matt Barkley Step 3: ??? Step 4: LOL They didn't fire the guy when they were 0-7, but fire him when they've gone 4-2 lmfao! Oh, Miami. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thanatos 2,847 Posted December 13, 2011 How dare you start to turn our season around and jeopardize our high draft pick. You're fired! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AL_Royalty 489 Posted December 15, 2011 How dare you start to turn our season around and jeopardize our high draft pick. You're fired! They were shopping for his replacement before this season started. He was just a stop gap. He had about as much chance of keeping his job as a doughnut in Rex Ryan's office has of not being devoured. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
