Comments on: Expect a Hail Mary pass from the Dolphins for Fisher http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/07/expect-a-hail-mary-pass-from-the-dolphins-for-fisher/ ProFootballTalk on NBCSports.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:36:46 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: thom4msu http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/07/expect-a-hail-mary-pass-from-the-dolphins-for-fisher/#comment-1494853 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 21:19:45 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=178051#comment-1494853 I don’t think Fisher is worth a crap as a head coach, but would love to be in his position.

]]> By: justentertainingthestupid http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/07/expect-a-hail-mary-pass-from-the-dolphins-for-fisher/#comment-1494749 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 20:34:55 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=178051#comment-1494749 The 2011 season has been one of the most explosive in the air and on the ground in team history. The Dolphins produced 38 plays of 25-plus yards this season, which is the highest total of the past two decades since 1993, when a Jay Fielder offense produced 40 plays of 25-plus yards. The Packers, Saints, Lions, Patriots and Chargers are the only teams that produced more 25-plus yard plays.RB Reggie Bush (1,086 rushing yards) and Brandon Marshall (1,214 receiving yards) became the first duo in team history to go over 1,000 yards in rushing and receiving respectively. Considering the duo is under contract going into 2012 there’s a strong possibility they could repeat the feat, becoming the first pair of skill players to do it in back-to-back seasons.Dolphins center Mike Pouncey became the sixth rookie offensive lineman in team history to start every game in a season. Pouncey was the first to achieve the feat since Jake Long did it in 2008. Outside of Pouncey and Long, the offensive linemen who started every game of their rookie season with the Dolphins were center Samson Satele, and tackles Wade Smith, Todd Wade and Richmond Webb.Only three teams in the NFL were penalized less than the Dolphins, which were flagged 85 times. Green Bay, Indianapolis and Jacksonville received fewer penalties in 2011.

So what is everyone’s problem with Jeff Ireland? Looks to me like there are A LOT of good pieces here in Miami. I think a balance of patience and perspective would do all of you Dolphins fans some good. Good things are on the horizon.

]]> By: doob187 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/07/expect-a-hail-mary-pass-from-the-dolphins-for-fisher/#comment-1494719 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 20:19:39 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=178051#comment-1494719 Miami throwing a hail mary eh? Well if I know my Dolphins like I think I do, they are gonna throw a pick 6.

]]> By: cantonbound13 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/07/expect-a-hail-mary-pass-from-the-dolphins-for-fisher/#comment-1494712 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 20:12:58 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=178051#comment-1494712 Miami would easily get him if you eliminate Irelan & Peterson.

]]> By: kobra71 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/07/expect-a-hail-mary-pass-from-the-dolphins-for-fisher/#comment-1494709 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 20:12:30 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=178051#comment-1494709 I agree with one of the above posters: If Ross wants a top rank coach like Fisher to come down here he needs to get rid of Ireland! Hell I say just get rid of him anyway! He is bringing this once great football team down. IRELAND MUST GO!!!!!!!

]]> By: paulsmith107 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/07/expect-a-hail-mary-pass-from-the-dolphins-for-fisher/#comment-1494678 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 19:51:17 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=178051#comment-1494678 This guy is just as over rated as bill cowher

]]> By: bigdog214 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/07/expect-a-hail-mary-pass-from-the-dolphins-for-fisher/#comment-1494667 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 19:45:37 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=178051#comment-1494667 Hopefully part of the “Hail Mary” includes firing Tim “Was you mom ever a prostitute?” Ireland.

If not, make an offer to Philbin and get this over with.

]]> By: llsinning http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/07/expect-a-hail-mary-pass-from-the-dolphins-for-fisher/#comment-1494660 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 19:43:20 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=178051#comment-1494660 @metalhead65 I think he included dallas because they have the ability to go 13-3 or 6-10 year in and year out. They won a play off game in 09. I agree the bears need to be on the list as well. The eagles are also on the list and haven’t made a run in quite some time. I think from a talent prospective all teams listed have a shot, he just forgot the bears.

]]> By: wannstache http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/07/expect-a-hail-mary-pass-from-the-dolphins-for-fisher/#comment-1494642 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 19:33:42 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=178051#comment-1494642 Why are some of you people suddenly so excited about Philbin? Do you remember Cam Cameron? Do you realize Mike McCarthy really runs the offense in GB? I would love to have Fisher, but unless Ross has offered more power over operations, he’s not coming. Then it will be Ireland picking some unproven unknown that he can control and rule over. That’s why he doesn’t have Marty Shottenheimer or Brian Billick on HIS list.

]]> By: phillyphinsfan http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/07/expect-a-hail-mary-pass-from-the-dolphins-for-fisher/#comment-1494608 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 19:19:03 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=178051#comment-1494608 Belichick was stripped of his title of being a great coach when he was caught cheating. And like the wussy that he is, he couldn’t even be a man and apologize for his mistake. It’s like saying your spouse is a great wife/ husband when they were already caught cheating on you.

]]> By: 69finfan http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/07/expect-a-hail-mary-pass-from-the-dolphins-for-fisher/#comment-1494596 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 19:12:01 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=178051#comment-1494596 During JF’s 17 year stint as HC I’m sure he had lots of obstacles, challenges, problems, trivilations etc as do all NFL HC’s. The fact remains that his team won 54% of its games with 6 winning seasons and a super Bowl LOSS, 1 yrd or 1 mile it’s all the same a big L. Our misfit HC’s during the same time won 52% of their games with 9 winning seasons and no Super Bowl losses, we already have enough of those don’t need another. During that time we played many of the same teams the Oilers/Titans did, we had to contend with the Patriots, Colts, Steelers, Ravens and the list goes on. Is Jeff Fisher really worth all of the hype and all of the money. I don’t think so but maybe he is. Time will tell for somebody. I’m all for Todd Bowles or some other assistant being given a chance at HC for a fraction of the cost to free up money for players. Go Fins

]]> By: amuzed2dth http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/07/expect-a-hail-mary-pass-from-the-dolphins-for-fisher/#comment-1494524 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 18:32:49 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=178051#comment-1494524 I’m a Phin Phan Phor Phisher, we need some spark and postive national coverage.
He can work on his tan, chase the South Beach Hotties…. and go 8-8, which would be an improvement.

]]> By: 1phd http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/07/expect-a-hail-mary-pass-from-the-dolphins-for-fisher/#comment-1494493 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 18:20:33 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=178051#comment-1494493 Since we can look to Fisher to have about as much success as Shanahan is having, yo Jeff, take the money and run.

]]> By: motorcitym http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/07/expect-a-hail-mary-pass-from-the-dolphins-for-fisher/#comment-1494470 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 18:09:53 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=178051#comment-1494470 look for Ross to “lose” this bid and strike big by hiring Les Miles after he wraps up another national championship!

]]> By: sasquash20 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/07/expect-a-hail-mary-pass-from-the-dolphins-for-fisher/#comment-1494464 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 18:07:35 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=178051#comment-1494464 To all you guys who think Fisher is overrated or wasn’t very good your all clueless.

How many big time free agents did Tenn ever bring in when Fisher was there? Not many. How many big time free agents did he lose? He lost J.Runyan, J.Kearse, A.Haynesworth, D.Mason, and a number of other solid players.

He was forced time after time to draft players he didn’t want. Vince Young being the number one guy he didn’t want.

He coached in a division that first saw the Jags lead by M.Brunell, F.Taylor, J.Smith, K.McCardell, and a solid defense dominate. Then he had to battle the P.Manning lead Colts after that. All during a time when the AFC was the better conference overall.

While I’m not saying he is the best coach in the league. I do feel if he got the chance to coach with a good owner, who spent money, and keep there nose out of football operations he would be very productive as a coach.

]]> By: 1dolphinsfan http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/07/expect-a-hail-mary-pass-from-the-dolphins-for-fisher/#comment-1494438 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 17:58:47 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=178051#comment-1494438 When will the Dolphins realize that having Ireland at GM, will chase away most Canidates..??? He must Go.. Pretty Please..

Sincerely,

Frustrated Fin Fan since ’82..

]]> By: anasdonuts http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/07/expect-a-hail-mary-pass-from-the-dolphins-for-fisher/#comment-1494420 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 17:50:02 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=178051#comment-1494420 It’s like groundhog day with Jim Harbaugh. Minus the lear jet. Plus the helicopter. I don’t know how Stephen Ross became a billionaire negotiating real estate deals. His business saavy definitely doesn’t translate to the NFL

]]> By: dd393 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/07/expect-a-hail-mary-pass-from-the-dolphins-for-fisher/#comment-1494401 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 17:42:27 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=178051#comment-1494401 Minnesota make the same mistake with Brad Childress several years ago. And now Stephen Ross wants to make a “splash.” Ross would be better off hiring a strong football based general manager and getting the hell out of his way. Rock star coaches never work out.

]]> By: thefiesty1 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/07/expect-a-hail-mary-pass-from-the-dolphins-for-fisher/#comment-1494360 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 17:25:38 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=178051#comment-1494360 If the Fins could guarantee RG3 that might trip the balance in their favor.

]]> By: goldrush36 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/07/expect-a-hail-mary-pass-from-the-dolphins-for-fisher/#comment-1494355 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 17:24:44 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=178051#comment-1494355 I don’t care what coach on earth went to the lambs or dolphins. Neither one will be in the playoffs every year. The whole nfc west is improving outside the rams. Yep 49ers still have Alex Smith. Yep that game manager still tied an nfl record for fewest int’s and helped the team to an nfl tied record for fewest total turnovers. That game manager helped them achieve a 13-3 record. Sorry but with the hawks and cards showing vast improvement to finish, the rams are looking at being in the bottom two of the division for several years to come

]]> By: spfripp http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/07/expect-a-hail-mary-pass-from-the-dolphins-for-fisher/#comment-1494354 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 17:23:36 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=178051#comment-1494354 Didn’t we hear this story before after the 2007 season where Miami pulled out a last minute offer to steal Parcells away from Atlanta? Don’t they ever learn?

]]> By: maddogcraig77 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/07/expect-a-hail-mary-pass-from-the-dolphins-for-fisher/#comment-1494296 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 17:09:34 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=178051#comment-1494296 i think you guys forget that, while in Tenn, Fisher wasn’t able to get the ingrediants he wanted. he did not want young, the owner did. IF ross is smart enough to keep his nose out of football operations (which seems unlikely) and give Fisher what he wants, I like my chances of seeing my beloved Dolphins returning to glory!

]]> By: bobhk http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/07/expect-a-hail-mary-pass-from-the-dolphins-for-fisher/#comment-1494269 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 17:00:13 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=178051#comment-1494269 Firstly Fisher is overrated.

Secondly, is there an owner more desperate than Ross. Last year a hail mary for Harbaugh, this year Fisher. Actually Kroenke has more money than Ross. But, he’s not going to try to outbid Ross (it seems).

I think this article is right about NFC being more competitive. You don’t want to go up against Pack, Saints, Lions, 49ers, etc every year.

People keep bring up AFC East. Folks, while Belichick is great, how many people think Brady will perform at a high level for the next *five* years (he’ll be 35 when next season starts). Very few QBs are at that stage in their career. Jets don’t have a QB and Bills are not that good.

NFC West has three teams on the rise. Figures to be more competitive division and conference.

]]> By: xpensivewinos http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/07/expect-a-hail-mary-pass-from-the-dolphins-for-fisher/#comment-1494234 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 16:46:15 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=178051#comment-1494234 The Dolphins interviewed their interim coach Todd Bowles to fulfill the Rooney Rule.

]]> By: oldspice1010 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/07/expect-a-hail-mary-pass-from-the-dolphins-for-fisher/#comment-1494232 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 16:45:32 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=178051#comment-1494232 Nothing against Dolphin fans, I repeat nothing against the fans, but the owner sucks. This is not the kind of environment you want to work in. GB, Pitt, Baltimore and NE have the best owners and this is coming from a Colts fan. Irsay is not bad, but not in the same class as the above four.

]]> By: str8up12 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/07/expect-a-hail-mary-pass-from-the-dolphins-for-fisher/#comment-1494190 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 16:31:17 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=178051#comment-1494190 You do realize the 3 assistant coaches that became “great” coaches all were hired by teams with elite QB’s. When Stephen Ross finds an elite QB, he’ll find a great coach.

]]> By: wryly1 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/07/expect-a-hail-mary-pass-from-the-dolphins-for-fisher/#comment-1494185 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 16:28:59 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=178051#comment-1494185 Fisher won’t go there. Too many cooks in the kitchen with Dolphins – and the head chef (owner Ross) doesn’t know what he’s foing.

]]> By: micronin127 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/07/expect-a-hail-mary-pass-from-the-dolphins-for-fisher/#comment-1494183 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 16:28:09 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=178051#comment-1494183 I think St. Louis is the preferable job. If they match the money or come close, then Miami was just being used as leverage.

]]> By: xpensivewinos http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/07/expect-a-hail-mary-pass-from-the-dolphins-for-fisher/#comment-1494179 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 16:26:33 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=178051#comment-1494179 ……not to mention.

If Ross has to convince Fisher this hard by stacking more and more cash on the table, shouldn’t the light bulb go off for Ross to realize, maybe he “likes me,” but maybe he doesn’t “likes me, likes me.”

If he wanted to go to Miami he would have made a definitive decision already.

]]> By: mpg22387 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/07/expect-a-hail-mary-pass-from-the-dolphins-for-fisher/#comment-1494175 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 16:24:51 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=178051#comment-1494175 Okay, I am legitimately curious and would love to have this explained to me:

What is the logic behind these under performing teams trading coaching staff amongst themselves? If a head coach sucked with one team (a team he presumably had several chances to “build” and become familiar with), why is there the widespread belief that this person will be a better fit with a different, completely unfamiliar team?

Let me put it another way, say each of the 32 teams had to pick an apple out of a barrel. If one of the teams draws an apples with a worm in it, why not go to the apple orchard and get a new one?

Thanks in advance for the thoughts on this.

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