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It's official: Dolphins hire Cameron
The Miami Herald ^ | January 19, 2007 | Jeff Darlington, Armando Salguero

Posted on 01/19/2007 2:36:31 PM PST by Terpfen

San Diego Chargers offensive coordinator Cam Cameron has been chosen as the next head coach of the Miami Dolphins.

As a 16-day, coast-to-coast search for former coach Nick Saban's replacement came to its end today, Dolphins officials concluded that Cameron indeed was their man. A news conference could come as soon as later today.

Cameron, 45, will take over as the seventh head coach in the Dolphins' storied history -- and the fifth coach to lead Miami since Don Shula retired in 1995.

Cameron arrived at the team's facility today with General Manager Randy Mueller at 12:40 p.m., shortly after team officials huddled for more than two hours to decide who they would hire.

At approximately 12:25 p.m., Mueller left the team's facility in his Lexus, only to return 15 minutes later with Cameron in the passenger seat.

After landing in South Florida on Wednesday evening, Cameron spent 13 ½ hours in the following two days meeting with Dolphins officials. The team asked Cameron to stay overnight again Thursday, as they would decide his fate at some point Friday.

Since Cameron is already in town, his introduction as the team's replacement for Nick Saban could occur within hours.

(Excerpt) Read more at miami.com ...


TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Miscellaneous; Sports
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I hope Schottenheimer's regular season success rubs off on him. The postseason success... pass.
1 posted on 01/19/2007 2:36:31 PM PST by Terpfen
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To: mainepatsfan

It's official. NFL ping.


2 posted on 01/19/2007 2:36:49 PM PST by Terpfen (Got a problem? It's now Pelosi's fault!)
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To: ABG(anybody but Gore); akorahil; albee; A message; andyland; Argh; b4its2late; BADROTOFINGER; ...

NFL PING

FReepmail scott says to be added to, or to be taken off the NFL Ping list...
This is a fairly high volume ping list

3 posted on 01/19/2007 2:43:27 PM PST by mainepatsfan
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To: Terpfen

Bring back Don!


4 posted on 01/19/2007 2:44:25 PM PST by stainlessbanner
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To: Terpfen

Now you just have to hope a Big Ten school with a lot of money doesn't come calling in two years.


5 posted on 01/19/2007 2:44:53 PM PST by mainepatsfan
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To: mainepatsfan

If they come calling in next year's offseason, well, Cowher will be available. And Huizenga has deep, deep pockets.


6 posted on 01/19/2007 2:45:34 PM PST by Terpfen (Got a problem? It's now Pelosi's fault!)
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To: stainlessbanner

Don Shula wouldn't be able to coach in today's NFL, for a variety of reasons. Sad, but true.

I just hope this entices Dom Capers to sign that friggin' extension already.


7 posted on 01/19/2007 2:46:39 PM PST by Terpfen (Got a problem? It's now Pelosi's fault!)
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To: Terpfen

So instead of going after Marty's son they opted for Marty's OC. Makes sense to me since the Chargers offense was oh just a wee bit better than the Jets was.


8 posted on 01/19/2007 2:48:18 PM PST by mainepatsfan
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Well, as far as Son of Marty's offense goes, it didn't rank very high, but the way the offense was designed was pretty creative--to the point where people said the Jets were winning with smoke and mirrors, not any sort of solid football skill. And to an extent, that's true.

Schottenheimer only pulled his name out of the race because he didn't consider himself ready for the position. That's a good sign of maturity and realism, and he'll be an excellent head coach eventually. Just hopefully not in the AFC East.

There's an "informal press conference" with print and electronic reporters at 6, and the news conference making the formal announcement will come at 7.


9 posted on 01/19/2007 2:51:17 PM PST by Terpfen (Got a problem? It's now Pelosi's fault!)
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I thought his name being out there was a bit premature.


10 posted on 01/19/2007 2:52:45 PM PST by mainepatsfan
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The fact that he received consideration is a decent testament to his ability. It was just a little premature.

Saban picked the worst year to leave.


11 posted on 01/19/2007 3:09:43 PM PST by Terpfen (Got a problem? It's now Pelosi's fault!)
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To: Terpfen

Miami is a good team, kinda reminds me of the Bears a few years back.


12 posted on 01/19/2007 3:59:06 PM PST by sully777 (You have flies in your eyes--Catch-22)
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The Dolphins and Bears have one thing in common: they've both had to claw their way back from Dave Wannstedt's ineptitude.


13 posted on 01/19/2007 4:13:27 PM PST by Terpfen (Got a problem? It's now Pelosi's fault!)
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To: mainepatsfan

Listening to Cameron's press conference... this guy is saying all the right things. Philosophy of adaptation. Run the ball to score points. Maximize the available talent. Dare I say it... I'm excited.

Watch out, AFC East.


14 posted on 01/19/2007 4:44:35 PM PST by Terpfen (Got a problem? It's now Pelosi's fault!)
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Has he let the Dolphins know yet that L.T. isn't coming with him ???


15 posted on 01/19/2007 5:34:41 PM PST by Obie Wan
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oh puleeeeez....and to think they almost hired Mike Shula....that's a joke....


16 posted on 01/19/2007 5:39:18 PM PST by BamaDi (Thank goodness American Idol is back - life is good!)
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To: Obie Wan

Don't need LT. We've got Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams, and a coach finally dedicated to using them properly.

Ronnie Brown can be an elite running back in the NFL, if he'd get the damned carries.


17 posted on 01/19/2007 5:39:28 PM PST by Terpfen (Got a problem? It's now Pelosi's fault!)
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To: BamaDi

We didn't "almost" hire Mike Shula. He was never a serious candidate. He was given two interviews as a favor to his dad in order to make Mike look good.

Though I can see Mike Shula becoming the QB coach, if Cameron decides to promote Garrett to OC.


18 posted on 01/19/2007 5:40:50 PM PST by Terpfen (Got a problem? It's now Pelosi's fault!)
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To: Terpfen

Well you may have Ronnie Brown but don't count on Ricky Williams. Hell even Ricky Williams doesn't have Ricky Williams !!!


19 posted on 01/19/2007 5:48:54 PM PST by Obie Wan
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To: Obie Wan

Ricky Williams, through his agent, has already stated his intention to apply for reinstatement to the NFL. It's not like he has a choice; Huizenga's got him by the short-n-curlies as far as contractual obligations go.

He's also undergoing continued drug testing, so I doubt he's going to suddenly be suspended out of nowhere. Besides, one more suspension and he's permanently banned from the NFL.


20 posted on 01/19/2007 5:50:58 PM PST by Terpfen (Got a problem? It's now Pelosi's fault!)
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