Jeff Fisher is going to coach the Rams now. Fine. So the Dolphins lose in that chase. Owner Stephen Ross is left with a black eye because it's the second time he tries to land a coach and fails. So he loses, too. Dolphins fans wanting the certainty of having a tried and experienced head coach also lose.
So the winner in all this?
Jeff Ireland.
Ireland has emerged from a 6-10 season and a coach search in which the team's leading candidate went elsewhere more powerful than ever. Ross picked Ireland while dispatching Tony Sparano. He picked Ireland over Carl Peterson -- because he said Peterson would not join the team to oversee it and Ireland. And Ross picked Ireland over Fisher, keeping the GM as the unquestioned decision-maker over the club while stiff-arming Fisher's desire to have that power.
Jeff Ireland won.
Recognizing this, I asked Ross about Ireland Friday and the owner's words were glowing:
“I think he’s done an outstanding job of creating the team we’ve put on the field the last four years. We’ve got a lot of capability going forward, and I believe we will win moving forward. He has a passion about it. I enjoy working with him. He’s ambitious. He’s bright. He’s a very good GM.”
Ireland's foundation is stronger now than it has ever been. He is stronger than when he answered to Bill Parcells. He is stronger than when he and Sparano were in the proverbial cone of uncertainty after the 2010 season. He is even stronger now than he was in the spring of 2011 when he got a contract extension. I've been telling you for some time that Ross truly does appreciate Ireland. But now there's tangible proof Ross prefers Ireland to a star head coach wanting power over personnel.
Ireland wins.
$$$$$$$$$$
Tonight there will be a changing of the guard as it's Denver vs Pats
Denver 30
Patriots 20
The NFL has made $$$ hundreds of $$$ millions off of the Tebow. The NFL wants Denver in the Superbowl as they will make $ Billion in advertising and pimping the tebow.
The back channel marching orders was given to the officials to make sure to help the Tebow as much as possible.. including utilizing the late flag, holding calls, ruffing the passer, unsportsmanship conduct and ruffing the punter or kicker.
So it shall be written, so it shall be done.
Posted by: NY "G" | January 14, 2012 at 07:38 PM
Guess what retards?
It's saturday night - drinking night
It's gonna get nasty and violent up in this piece tonight.
Aloco/Cuban Menace/oscar canosa/Mando I may re-tell the story later on of what I woke up to discover one evening in 1983 just after I got out of the suck.
Posted by: PriceMaster | January 14, 2012 at 07:40 PM
I TOLD Ya!
Fin Ta Die Like a Soldier!
Posted by: Odin's Bottom | January 14, 2012 at 07:42 PM
NYG,
It is spelled 'Roughing'.
But rock on yo.
Posted by: PriceMaster | January 14, 2012 at 07:43 PM
Mando
What about your sources which said Ross was positively going to get a star coach?
Posted by: 72perfectstill | January 14, 2012 at 07:45 PM
NO gave up 5 turnovers and are now in the lead. SF , fine effort. They are not in the same league yet.
Posted by: Bottom Line | January 14, 2012 at 07:46 PM
This is not a put down of Matt Moore, he is what he is.
Anyone notice that Matt Moore and Alex Smith play the same game. Careful and by the book but they don't take chances because it is not in their nature.
Posted by: PriceMaster | January 14, 2012 at 07:48 PM
ruffing
Hahahaha, man there are some truly uneducated people here. Did anyone here go to school????
ruffing? hahahahah
That is beyond a typo, that is just PLAIN DUMB.
It's no wonder we have such incompetent politicians. Idiot heads like this are voting.
Posted by: Bottom Line | January 14, 2012 at 07:48 PM
Here is where the coach needs to win the game, manage the clock. Kick the FG and leave no time for the Brees Ego Aints to win.
Posted by: Tip | January 14, 2012 at 07:51 PM
Good for you Alex Smith.
Posted by: PriceMaster | January 14, 2012 at 07:53 PM
TOLD YA!
Fin Ta Die Like A SOLDIER!
This is the changing of the GUARD!
Posted by: Odin's Bottom | January 14, 2012 at 07:56 PM
NO gave up 5 turnovers and are now in the lead. SF , fine effort. They are not in the same league yet.
Posted by: Bottom Line | January 14, 2012 at 07:46 PM
We don't here from you all game. Then you put your foot in your mouth!
Trying to call the obvious and STILL got it wrong!
I told ya, Fin Ta Die Like a SOLDIER!
A changing of the GUARD!
Posted by: Odin's Bottom | January 14, 2012 at 08:00 PM
Ireland is a good GM
Posted by: beerphin | January 14, 2012 at 08:02 PM
Thoae kind lick their chops.
Posted by: oscar canosa | January 14, 2012 at 08:02 PM
Breezy....
Posted by: Kris | January 14, 2012 at 08:04 PM
To think we could have dad brees
Posted by: d-dense | January 14, 2012 at 08:05 PM
We don't here from you all game. Then you put your foot in your mouth!
Trying to call the obvious and STILL got it wrong!
I told ya, Fin Ta Die Like a SOLDIER!
A changing of the GUARD!
Posted by: Odin's Bottom | January 14, 2012 at 08:00 PM
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Say what? Go poke yourself
Posted by: Bottom Line | January 14, 2012 at 08:06 PM
WHAT A GAME,,,,,,,,, NOT LIKE OUR DOLPHINS,.............THE CELLAR,,,,,,,
Posted by: ALoco | January 14, 2012 at 08:06 PM
I think I spoke to soon as well.
Ha Ha!
a minute and a half! Lets GO!
PS: Glad Ireland passed on that Graham, he SUCKS!!!!
Posted by: Odin's Bottom | January 14, 2012 at 08:07 PM
Say what? Go poke yourself
Posted by: Bottom Line | January 14, 2012 at 08:06 PM
I knew that was coming, but honestly, for you wait the whiole game, then come in with a codescending tone when you think it's over?
Bhwaaaaaaaa Haaaaaaa Haaaaaaaaaaaaaa!
We got yo Number!!!!
Posted by: Odin's Bottom | January 14, 2012 at 08:08 PM
The dolphins could have had Graham but our genius GM didn't think we needed a TE
Posted by: 72perfectstill | January 14, 2012 at 08:09 PM
This is not Sparano ball.
Posted by: Bottom Line | January 14, 2012 at 08:09 PM
Best thing that can happen is a saints loss.....
Posted by: Kris | January 14, 2012 at 08:09 PM
Ok
Now. I eat my words.
Posted by: Bottom Line | January 14, 2012 at 08:10 PM
I meant 49ers loss....
Shoot....
Posted by: Kris | January 14, 2012 at 08:11 PM
I here ya Kris!
What up NOW Bottom Line!!!!!
Bhwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Haaaaaaaaaaaaa Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
I SAID A CHANGING OF THE GUARD!!!!
Posted by: Odin's Bottom | January 14, 2012 at 08:11 PM
Ok, then Kris, I can't here you?
A bleet, a bleet a bleet, THAT's ALL FOLKS!!!!
Posted by: Odin's Bottom | January 14, 2012 at 08:13 PM
Odins Bottom
I know 3 year olds more mature than you. I owned up. Now go get your bottom plugged.
Posted by: Bottom Line | January 14, 2012 at 08:13 PM
Tojour le audace
Posted by: oscar canosa | January 14, 2012 at 08:13 PM
Mr. Ross
Still think Ireland > Harbaugh?
Posted by: Ozzie | January 14, 2012 at 08:14 PM
I'm immature for sure. Been that way for 40 years.
But ah, you are talking about butt plugging, you do realize that.....RIGHT!
Seriously man, it's all in good fun. Great Freaking Game!
Posted by: Odin's Bottom | January 14, 2012 at 08:15 PM
This does not bode well for those wanting a dynamic offense.....
Posted by: Kris | January 14, 2012 at 08:15 PM
THE SF 49-S HC LOOKS LIKE A HC NOT LIKE OUR EX PIZZA MAN OR THE SMELLY FISHER .........
Posted by: ALoco | January 14, 2012 at 08:15 PM
Great game. And I am glad to see NO go down. They were getting just too in love with themselves.
Posted by: Bottom Line | January 14, 2012 at 08:17 PM
When teams like the 49ers and ravens win..... It could make Ireland think he is on the right track.....
Posted by: Kris | January 14, 2012 at 08:17 PM
Them refs ain't giving up so east now are they.
Goodell's WWE-NFL is pathetic!
If Brees would've had a TD on that, they would've said the time out was called too late.
Posted by: Odin's Bottom | January 14, 2012 at 08:18 PM
Alex Smith went from boring to sexy to mouth watering!
Posted by: PriceMaster | January 14, 2012 at 08:20 PM
Our best hope to get a dynamic offense....is for a Pats....GB Super Bowl......
Pray we don't get a ravens/49ers one......
If that happens....we will be drafting guard from west Appalachian state.....in the 1st round....
Posted by: Kris | January 14, 2012 at 08:22 PM
When teams like the 49ers and ravens win..... It could make Ireland think he is on the right track.....
Posted by: Kris | January 14, 2012 at 08:17 PM
Sad to say Kris, but again, I think you're on the money with that observation.
I still enjoyed seeing the Niners stick it too em! I just love an underdog!
Kris, Brady just threw a TD, you think Tebow can keep up tonight?
Posted by: Odin's Bottom | January 14, 2012 at 08:22 PM
Odin's Bottom.....no way....
Posted by: Kris | January 14, 2012 at 08:23 PM
Does fisher still take Williams as dc...
Posted by: Jimnyc | January 14, 2012 at 08:26 PM
BTW....for those keeping track......
Of the 7 playoff teams left......
5 have 1st RD QBs.....don't.....
Posted by: Kris | January 14, 2012 at 08:27 PM
Yeah, you like my new name?
It a self imposed punishment because of Ross keeping Ireland.
Well, Tebow's job just got a little more difficult. He won't survive 5 turnovers Fo SHO!
Posted by: Odin's Bottom | January 14, 2012 at 08:29 PM
But..but..Ross/Ireland just missed this guy, it must mean something...
Posted by: oscar canosa | January 14, 2012 at 08:31 PM
Why punish yourself.....
Ireland is the right man for the job.....
Posted by: Kris | January 14, 2012 at 08:31 PM
I hope Tebow dies on the field tonight. Well we all pray for something I guess.
Posted by: Armando Stitz | January 14, 2012 at 08:33 PM
PEOPLE SHOULD PAY A LOT OF MONEY TO WATCH OUR BOSTON HERO PLAYING .......
Posted by: ALoco | January 14, 2012 at 08:34 PM
BRADY WILL SCORE 45 TD ....
Posted by: ALoco | January 14, 2012 at 08:36 PM
It is a guarantee that if the Miami Dolphins win a SB, then the next year, if they fail, Miami Fans are going to complain. See, over here, we are perfect.
Posted by: oscar canosa | January 14, 2012 at 08:36 PM
I thought football was a macho sport. How come so many bloggers here are obsessed with gay innuendos?
Posted by: Riley | January 14, 2012 at 08:38 PM
2 DRIVES= 2 TD'S=BRADY.........
Posted by: ALoco | January 14, 2012 at 08:39 PM
This place is a party for queers.
Posted by: Riley | January 14, 2012 at 08:40 PM
Aloco what kind of name is that? Is that a game that Odins Bottom plays?
Posted by: Riley | January 14, 2012 at 08:41 PM
The funny thing about these Miami Fans, they were not close to being alive during the Perfect Season, they just follow hear-say. If something is not close to perfect, they will complain, not because they understand it, but because of hear-say.
Posted by: oscar canosa | January 14, 2012 at 08:41 PM
OK, GAME OVER!
Tebow will retire and become Gov. then Senator, then President of the United States(he'll get laid once he becomes a politician)!
Of course, I think he's the Anti-Christ!
Posted by: Odin's Bottom | January 14, 2012 at 08:42 PM
RIELY,,,,,,,,,,, THINK ABOUT YOUR TEAM'S CELLAR NOT MY NAME ......
Posted by: ALoco | January 14, 2012 at 08:43 PM
Ross wishes he had Tebow...
Posted by: JR | January 14, 2012 at 08:46 PM
Aloco are you from Africa?
Posted by: Riley | January 14, 2012 at 08:46 PM
RIELY. ARE YOU FROM PANAMA ?
Posted by: ALoco | January 14, 2012 at 08:48 PM
8 for 8 and two TD's?
Must be PLAYOFF TIME!
(I like Matt Moore, BUT........SIGH............)
Posted by: Odin's Bottom | January 14, 2012 at 08:48 PM