The Dolphins are now looking to fill both assistant linebacker coaching positions today, following the departure of inside linebacker coach George Edwards on the same day outside linebacker coach Jim Reid was introduced at the University of Virginia.
A club source confirmed this evening that Edwards is no longer employed by the Dolphins. Edwards was not fired, the source said.
Indeed, Edwards is gone because he apparently is taking a job at the University of Florida as a defensive assistant, perhaps even the defensive coordinator, another source not affiliated with the Dolphins told me.
Reid left the Dolphins to become the defensive coordinator for the Cavaliers.
Edwards worked five seasons for the Dolphins, first as the linebackers coach from 2005-20007, then as the inside linebackers coach starting in 2008 through this season.
Edwards was a 1991 graduate assistant at Florida and has been on coach Urban Meyer's list of coaching candidates in the past so it makes sense for him to be headed back to Florida.
The Heads are starting to Lob off......
Posted by: cuban menace | January 07, 2010 at 07:00 PM
Just as well because somebody that couldn't teach Cam Wake to freaking play the run in a span of 16 games isn't worth having around anyway.
Posted by: Willi Chirino | January 07, 2010 at 07:01 PM
Oh darn... what a loss.
Posted by: Brandon | January 07, 2010 at 07:01 PM
Good scoop, Mando. I'll read it in Palm Beach Post in three days.
Posted by: Finheavenblows! | January 07, 2010 at 07:02 PM
Tell the truth, Mando. You only got this because Edwards was one of your biggest sources ...
That's how you got all that infor on JT and Joey nobody else got.
Posted by: Alex in Hialeah | January 07, 2010 at 07:03 PM
Thanks for the heads up CM.
Posted by: Po White Trash | January 07, 2010 at 07:04 PM
They need to fire Pasqualoni! That's what has to happen.
Mando, get up in Tony Sparano's grill and force him to fire his butt-buddy who is putting a defense on the field that is never ready to play until we're down 21-0.
Posted by: FLPD | January 07, 2010 at 07:05 PM
Pasgualoni is the "Next" to accept another job....And then followed by Henning who will"Retire" Iam sure......
Posted by: cuban menace | January 07, 2010 at 07:08 PM
they couldnt teach joey or cam how to play the run. and they couldnt teach them how to cover a back or tight end. they gave up on our best olb mat roth too soon. hire a ravens coach for intensity.
Posted by: greg z. | January 07, 2010 at 07:09 PM
I want Jim Bates back.
Posted by: Po White Trash | January 07, 2010 at 07:11 PM
Greg Z, They had a coach Thats with the Ravans and that didnt work out to well.....
Posted by: cuban menace | January 07, 2010 at 07:12 PM
our linebacker play is horrible so see ya. They were not good coaches so I am sure we can do better. Wake, Crowder should be playing on a higher level. We also need to addresss our other def coaches. Jason needs to go back to his own side and Wake needs to learn how to play every down. No way should Jason and Porter have had such a lifeless year. The game Jason replaced Porter due to injury Jason had a career day. Wouldn't that tell them something?
Posted by: finfan23 | January 07, 2010 at 07:18 PM
Is Gibril Wilson fired yet?
Posted by: carlito from golfito | January 07, 2010 at 07:21 PM
Oh well...In my opinion, the weak point in Miami's Defense was in the Linebacking Core. Our linebackers are not fast enough for pass coverage. There run stopping was mediocre. I think there should be a major overhaul in the linebacking positions; especially with Joey Porter and Jason Taylor getting older.
Posted by: Troy | January 07, 2010 at 07:23 PM
I think we should make Gibril Wilson's nick name "Lechon". Because every time the other team goes deep, he gets roasted, burnt up and skin all crispy.
P.S. If the Dolphins fire the Gerbil, will that be 3 years in a row from 3 different teams". Giants, Raiders, Dolphins?
Posted by: carlito from golfito | January 07, 2010 at 07:27 PM
This is good news. Maybe they demote Pasqualoni to LB coach and hire Romeo Crennel.
Posted by: Solomon in Miami | January 07, 2010 at 07:35 PM
Can you please go on vacation, Mando?
We need the break. It would be our first break of the year.
Deuces.
Posted by: Omar Kooky and Mike Boorpenisface | January 07, 2010 at 07:37 PM
al groh,or zach thomas as your linebacker coachs? I think a uncapped year would help the
dolphins clear up the books(lb-porter,s-wilson,
and db will allen and jason allen.What is best for them cap or no cap?
Posted by: IVAN | January 07, 2010 at 07:46 PM
That's funny Finheavenblows, but the Post simply pasted and copied Mando's post and put up it online only about an hour later.
So they're getting better over there.
Pity
Posted by: Pity the fool | January 07, 2010 at 08:08 PM
Two in one week both defense guys and both "found" other jobs. Coincidence? One more to go on defense and one offense.
Mando, have you seen the design of the new proposed roof for the stadium? This thing is ugly beyond all belief. Can't wait for them to explain how they're going to move seating closer.
Posted by: cocoajoe | January 07, 2010 at 08:11 PM
Good work, Mando. Always got good information night and day.
Posted by: Matty Idiot | January 07, 2010 at 08:12 PM
Better scoop up Crennel before the son-in-law does.
Posted by: EmoFinFan | January 07, 2010 at 08:21 PM
Boo Hoo, the coach of Crowder for his entire career is gone. Maybe Crowder will make a play now. The LB's are Miami's weakest link and the coaches are a big part of the blame.
Posted by: Mitch | January 07, 2010 at 08:28 PM
Marshall will be difficult to aquire and will be expensive...but a major upgrade and YOUNGER..!!...pay the price Tuna with a 2nd and Camarillo theyl take it I beleive...sometimes you just gotta do it..!!....Next would be Wilfork via FA....I would package up someone like Phil Merling for a 2nd round pick and pick up the best linebacker available.....Next is Safety...Wilson is a dead duck for sure....If we can upgrade those 3 positions...WR,ILB and NT this year significantly....we will win 3 more games.....10 and 6 in a hard scedule....and the followwing year...RB,TE and depth....and we are ELITE....but its gonna take some ruthless decision making....Hartline will be a STAR, as will Henne...and I really like thigpen...he is vvvv good.....alfy from Ozzz
Posted by: bigalfy | January 07, 2010 at 08:32 PM
ARMANDO , I AM WAITING FOR YOU TO BREAK THE NEWS ON BIG FIRING NOT WATER BOYS COACHES .
Posted by: ALoco | January 07, 2010 at 08:37 PM
mitch
could not have said it better.
maybe crowder should have gone with him as well.
Posted by: band wagon express | January 07, 2010 at 08:39 PM
Crowder is not the weak link at ilb, that honor goes to the other ilb position (ayodele, torbor)
Posted by: carlito from golfito | January 07, 2010 at 08:42 PM
haha... nick saban, you tool... what a dumb call!
Posted by: carlito from golfito | January 07, 2010 at 08:43 PM
I HATE NICK SATAN!
Posted by: Po White Trash | January 07, 2010 at 08:49 PM
Hey Hey, Ho Ho,
This Gerbil guy has got to Go!
Hey Hey, Ho Ho!
Come on everybody!
Posted by: carlito from golfito | January 07, 2010 at 08:51 PM
fg = loserville
was mccoy cheap-shotted? I wasn't paying attention
Posted by: EmoFinFan | January 07, 2010 at 08:54 PM
No, he is finden out what SEC ball is a bout.
Posted by: Po White Trash | January 07, 2010 at 08:55 PM
You don't run a passin QB...
Posted by: Po White Trash | January 07, 2010 at 08:56 PM
wow alabama special teams... way to dig a hole...
Posted by: carlito from golfito | January 07, 2010 at 08:57 PM
Go. For. Jugular. Now.
Posted by: EmoFinFan | January 07, 2010 at 08:58 PM
You said it Carlito.
Posted by: Po White Trash | January 07, 2010 at 08:59 PM
when did ted ginn sign with longhorns?
Posted by: EmoFinFan | January 07, 2010 at 08:59 PM
Might be seeing future Dolphins out the field tonight!
Posted by: Standley23 | January 07, 2010 at 09:00 PM
PO , DID YOU EVER FOUND LOVE TO BE THE CURE OF ALL ILLS OR LOVE IS WHAT BRINGS ILLS IN THE HEART ?
Posted by: ALoco | January 07, 2010 at 09:00 PM
Might be seeing future Dolphins out the field tonight!
prolly the dude who dropped pass, or fumbled kickoff. (sorry---still bummed)
Posted by: EmoFinFan | January 07, 2010 at 09:01 PM
Don't know ALoco....
Its all pain...
Posted by: Po White Trash | January 07, 2010 at 09:02 PM
Or Julio jones!
Posted by: Standley23 | January 07, 2010 at 09:02 PM
Watch Rolando McClain, Terrance Cody, and Sergio Kimble
Julio Jones in a year or two
Posted by: carlito from golfito | January 07, 2010 at 09:03 PM
Good riddence!!! LB corps sucked all year.
Posted by: D-dense | January 07, 2010 at 09:04 PM
Saban is an Idiot
Posted by: Po White Trash | January 07, 2010 at 09:05 PM
I think Cody could easily be conditioned for a 16+ game season in 2-3 years?
Posted by: Standley23 | January 07, 2010 at 09:05 PM
Wow, the pictures of the proposed tin roof for the stadium look mega ghetto. I hope they ditch that idea.
Posted by: shaggy | January 07, 2010 at 09:06 PM
thats a big boy... he is from south florida...
Posted by: carlito from golfito | January 07, 2010 at 09:06 PM
That is heavy A.
Posted by: Po White Trash | January 07, 2010 at 09:06 PM
mega ghetto rawks, dude. 'specially if it keeps the peons in the cheap seats from the blazing heat.
Posted by: EmoFinFan | January 07, 2010 at 09:08 PM
Yeah I don't like the new roof idea... especially if it come out of my taxes.
It looks like some weird solar panel type thing... unfortunately that might be too practical...
Posted by: carlito from golfito | January 07, 2010 at 09:08 PM
'lito---how or why you paying u.s. taxes in costa rica? maybe we oughta tax central america for stadium upgrade....save us floridians some bucks
Posted by: EmoFinFan | January 07, 2010 at 09:10 PM
Hate Saban! Glad the Herald had that article about mike Shula recruiting the Alabama seniors and Juniors. Gave Saban zero credit for it. Hate Saban. Agile!
Posted by: D-dense | January 07, 2010 at 09:11 PM
big hit for a loss from mcclain
Posted by: carlito from golfito | January 07, 2010 at 09:11 PM
have you seen once this season gerbril smoke out a play & deliver a blow like McC just did?
Posted by: EmoFinFan | January 07, 2010 at 09:11 PM
emo,
my name is carlito form golfito, not carlito in golfito.
I live in Miami.
Posted by: carlito from golfito | January 07, 2010 at 09:12 PM
25 came to play tonight
Posted by: Standley23 | January 07, 2010 at 09:12 PM
Alabama is gonna crush Texas,but only because Colt 45 is out of the game.
Posted by: beerndrums | January 07, 2010 at 09:15 PM
Freaking crap!
Posted by: D-dense | January 07, 2010 at 09:16 PM
Thats SEC ball BABY!
Posted by: Po White Trash | January 07, 2010 at 09:16 PM