Posted on 01/02/2008 1:24:00 PM PST by Dysart
The Miami Dolphins today named Jeff Ireland as their new general manager, effective immediately. Ireland joins the Dolphins after a seven-year stint with the Dallas Cowboys, including the past three as the team’s Vice President of College and Pro Scouting. In fact, of the 53 players on the current Cowboys team, which went 13-3 and won the NFC East in 2007, 38 were acquired over the last three years, including 12 of the club’s 22 starters.
“I am excited about joining the Dolphins as their general manager,” Ireland said. “I know the great tradition of the team, and in my mind they are one of the flagship franchises in the NFL. They have a great owner in Wayne Huizenga, who I know is committed to making the Dolphins into winners once again. I am looking forward to working with him and everyone else in Miami to achieve that goal.
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Bet he courts Garett or Sporano next.
That's Mister Fat Man, bucko! ;^)
Well, I like Parcells. I really do but I’m concerned to see him taking away valuable members of my favorite sports org.
Let us know when the Tuna brings over some of the cheerleaders.
I doubt Garett is going anywhere, but Sporano defiantly will go somewhere whether that is Miami or not. I would be worried about some key players with contracts to renew though. Supposedly Bowles(?) will go as well.
Garrett reported to interview w/ Atl Friday. Too smart to accept that job but it’s believed he’d take the Giants job, maybe SD or SF if available. Miami seems like a long shot but not out of the question.
Bottom line— Dallas cannot lose Sporano AND Garrett without suffering.
Leave Dallas alone, dammit.
They just got good.
You aren’t buying into Wade Phillips, coaching genius??
Jason nor Tony are looking at Atlanta.
Sorry I meant they are slated to interview later this week.
So does that give him pause or is the opportunity too great to pass up? And think about, would you like to work under Parcells? I'd have to deliberate for a spell.
FYI just heard — Local writer(JFE of the FWST) who talks to Parcells says she believes there is an 80% chance that Sporano gets the HC gig at Miami.
The fat man continues to feast on Dallas groceries!
He won’t go after Garrett. He’s never worked with him. I don’t even think Garrett’s going anywhere.
Parcells blocked Sparano’s move to New Orleans because Sean Payton was going to call the plays, and therefore Sparano was not truly accepting a promotion.
Sparano would receive a real promotion were he to accept the Dolphins HC job. (I’m not quite sold on Cameron getting fired yet, by the way.)
The Dolphins’ cheerleaders are the hottest in the league, easily.
Unless Parcells has some familiarity with Cam, and I don't know that he does, he's gone.
I could assemble a finer crew in about a day's time.
He will probably start Scott Brunner or Vinny Testaverde next year.
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