Comments on: Mike McCoy thinks he’s favorite in Miami, withdraws in Oakland

By: jejohnson73

jejohnson73 — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:49:39 +0000

I love how so many Dolphin fans are so negative. I love the fact that he cancelled his interview and showed that he wanted to be in Miami. He knew he had no chance to land the Raiders job. Why not take a chance on a place you have a chance at??

McCoy doesnt have the most impressive resume, when it comes to Denver. And he is a deciple of Dan Henning. But the guy does have some upside.

Also, Fisher didnt want to be in Miami. IF he did, he wouldnt have played a weeks worth of games.

I dont want a coach that wants to control everything. Didnt work with Jimmy, Wanny or even Saban. Let a coach coach.

I have a wait and see approach on McCoy. I hope he is a good coach. No one is really coming out and endorsing him. Neither are these other coaches.

By: bsizemore68

bsizemore68 — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:45:07 +0000

There are many comments and no facts about what is going on behind close doors, at some point it should stick that Ross don’t care about your opinions, and he is ringing up a big tax break because of loss revenue, this is a business, he will be like GE, pay no taxes and get a big refund, this is where the money is, along with the TV money, cry all you want about giving up your tickets, some one else will get those seats with a discount. Bill p.s. once again he don’t care about your opinions.He don’t care about my opinion either, the deal is I know it.

By: thatstinks

thatstinks — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:46:16 +0000

As a Raider fan I’m glad he backed out . Actually I think I want Mike Tice so what do I know .

By: thewizardofbs

thewizardofbs — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:36:41 +0000

Is it just me or does anyone ever remember another season when there have been so many coaching changes?

By: Raider-in-PA

Raider-in-PA — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:00:54 +0000

Good!! That lowers Oaklands chances of making a mistake hiring a guy with zero HC experience…
What Raider would want a Donkey coach anyway??

By: aqua4ever04

aqua4ever04 — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:52:15 +0000

“Throw in the fact the Dolphins swung and missed on Jeff Fisher and it feels like more of the same in Miami.”

Swung and missed on Fisher? They didn’t offer him full control so he took the job in St. Louis. Fisher wanted Miami, Miami didn’t want Fisher.

By: slugdub

slugdub — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:40:54 +0000

Why is this guy a “favorite” for any team? Denver O sucked. QB draw middle, QB draw right, incomplete pass annnd punt.

By: jackybadass

jackybadass — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:22:37 +0000

last place forever!

By: rastaraider

rastaraider — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:19:32 +0000

This guy wouldn’t be able to handle the bay area anyways.. Once a enemy. always an enemy

By: donz0

donz0 — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:03:40 +0000

The Dolphins should go with Joe.

By: xmadmax32x

xmadmax32x — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:59:42 +0000

Dear Mr. Ross,

You want fans and full stadium at all home games? Do you self a favor and fire Ireland or reduce his role.

Thanks,

WA Dolphins fans

P.S. Yes even us WA fans freaking care and want the phins to win! We dont want flash backs of 07!

By: spfripp

spfripp — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:45:26 +0000

So if Ireland is the head honcho and Peterson is just a consultant shouldn’t it be Ireland’s call? I know if I was the guy where everything ends at I would want to be the one who is making those big decisions. After all it is my job to lose. What is on the line for Peterson?

By: dprouse

dprouse — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:30:25 +0000

We think that hiring a flavor-of-the-week offensive coordinator as head coach is a great idea! It worked for us!

Yours sincerely,

Chiefs Fans

By: cantonbound13

cantonbound13 — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:12:58 +0000

Denver won with a strong defense, not offense. Common sense would tell you to interview the DC. It just amazes me how dumb this front office is.

By: CKL

CKL — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:11:01 +0000

Wonder what stories McCoy may have heard about working for the Raiders from Fox?

By: thewizardofbs

thewizardofbs — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:08:11 +0000

There is talk today that there is a feud brewing in Miami about the choice of HC, Ireland may be on the way out if he doesn’t agree with Peterson.

By: cantonbound13

cantonbound13 — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:07:31 +0000

Great, more wildcat b.s. I can’t even give away my tickets for this garbage team.

By: rmbay

rmbay — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:40:07 +0000

“I hope you guys got used to seeing an empty stadium!!! I saved about $2500 this year by not renewing my 4 season tickets last year, and I promise I won’t be back anytime soon!!! We still got the Canes, Heat, and Marlins. So you clowns in Davie keep doing what your doing!”

Somehow I can’t help but think that if one of these candidates helps turn this franchise around you’ll be right back in the stadium, probably bragging to your buddies that you knew (insert name here) was a great choice for head coach.

By: mykl954

mykl954 — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:12:53 +0000

Yeah fersure, “swinging and missing” on a coach who delivered winning seasons 35% of the time, is a run first anachronism, and went 14-18 in his last 2 years was such a tragedy…… at least for St Louis!

Time to move on but I gotta admit the 2 best candidates who actually would consider the job disturbingly are not in consideration: Brian Billick and Mike Zimmer. That I don’t get at all!

By: jouvernile

jouvernile — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:57:57 +0000

typical dolphins with Ireland unreal. I’m a long time fin fan and nothing shocks me anymore especially keeping ireland and now going after the OC on an 8-8 team who was 1-4 in the last 5 games….brilliant

By: Land Snark

Land Snark — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:57:40 +0000

“They were told by the Dolphins they went great.”

Yeah. I’ve had interviews like that too. They generally tell you that when they have someone else in mind.

By: miamike

miamike — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:57:35 +0000

It sucks so bad to be a Dolphins fan!!!!

To Ross/Peterson/Ireland:

I hope you guys got used to seeing an empty stadium!!! I saved about $2500 this year by not renewing my 4 season tickets last year, and I promise I won’t be back anytime soon!!! We still got the Canes, Heat, and Marlins. So you clowns in Davie keep doing what your doing!

By: xpensivewinos

xpensivewinos — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:50:12 +0000

willjasper:

You speak with logic, so unfortunately, I think you’re wrong where the Dolphins are concerned. Ross is an idiot who proves over and over again every time he opens his mouth that he’s clueless as an owner and he seems to think Ireland is good at his job (much the way Ford thought Matt Millen was doing a great job). Must be the way he’s helped to cultivate such a tremendous reputation for the team over the past few years and helped to make it such a desirable destination.

Just ask Jim Harbaugh and Jeff Fisher how impressed they were by him

By: lostsok

lostsok — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:46:56 +0000

If there is truth to the rumor…and that is all it is to us fans…that Peterson and Ireland disagree on what the criteria is for hiring a coach, than this becomes a watershed moment for Stephen Ross. If he honestly believes Jeff Ireland is the best man to helm the Miami Dolphins, then it’s time to kick his pal Peterson out of the discussion. If he doesn’t…then it’s time to fire Jeff Ireland.

Simple as that.

By: promickey

promickey — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:44:21 +0000

I just don’t see McCoy as a strong candidate. He did not distinguish himself prior to Tebow hysteria, McCoy was not doing much with Kyle Orton at QB. Philbin is not making in game decisions which is important for a HC. Todd Bowles has distinguished himself by beating the Jets as the Dolphin’s interim coach and playing New England very close. The problem with the Dolphins has been changing their coordinators due to HC changes. Stability is paramount to success in the NFL. People like Robert Kraft of the Patriots and Rooney of the Steelers know this.

By: jmagnet28

jmagnet28 — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:36:58 +0000

So he’s gonna parlay one dynamite game by Tebow against the Steelers into a head coaching gig?

ONLY IN AMERICA!!!!!

By: khuxford

khuxford — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:32:48 +0000

@sloraider: you are a grade A moron. Seriously. As if Hue Jackson would have had a better rated offense with Tebow…

By: willjasper

willjasper — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:27:41 +0000

There is quite a bit of risk for anyone taking the Miami job. You have to imagine that Ireland is on the hottest of hot seats and could easily be dismissed if the Dolphins don’t make substantial progress. A new GM will want to bring in his own guy going forward, much like McKenzie is doing right now in Oakland.

So whoever gets the job could be one and done without a seat at the playoff table.

By: eyamie

eyamie — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:23:24 +0000

Adam Schefter is reporting McCoy withdrew from consideration in Oakland because of a contract stipulation that required McCoy to get a Mark Davis bowl cut and dye job.

“I’m tired of Bronco Orange,” McCoy said. “The last thing I want is a Broncos helmet that’s connected to my scalp.”

By: dawsonleery

dawsonleery — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:18:43 +0000

Denver’s DC Dennis Allen would be a better hire, IMO.