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Report: Nick Caserio wanted the ability to hire new head coach

Joe Philbin

Miami Dolphins coach Joe Philbin watches his players during NFL football practice in Davie, Fla., Wednesday, June 20, 2012. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)

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A published report suggests Patriots director of player personnel Nick Caserio had visions of making some big changes in the Dolphins’ organization if hired as General Manager.

Via Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald, Caserio wanted to “start by cleaning house,” including the ability to replace Joe Philbin as head coach right off the bat.

However, Salguero reports that Dolphins owner Stephen Ross is firmly in Philbin’s corner — and that new G.M. Dennis Hickey’s willingness to work with Philbin worked in his favor.

Salguero also reported that Titans vice president of player personnel Lake Dawson was more willing to give Philbin a season before making a call on the head coach.

However, according to Omar Kelly of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, any decision on Philbin will be made by Ross.