That is a major scouting opportunity and we need to be settled with a GM at that time, or we risk losing yet another chance to see talent and evaluate it. As usual this team is lagging behind in the process because the owner Ross aka Bozo the Clown, was not prepared for the loss on Sunday.
Ross won't do anything. He's a moron when it comes to football. We're cursed with owners who know nothing about the game. First Huizenga and now Ross.
I think the problem is everyone is expecting and are fearful nothing to happen. And every hour that passes where nothing happen fuels the fear that we will be stuck with the same stooges running the show again next season.
I remember when I used to be excited for the beginning of the NFL season. Now, I just feel a sense of dread.
are fans of the Raiders and Titans also fearful nothing is going to happen? The Faiders owner isn't meeting with the HC until next week... Titans aren't meeting with Munchak until after the New Year. A week to 10 days is not going to make a difference because we're not going to lure any "big name" HC candidate to this team. Who is a big name candidate this year anyway? Lovie Smith? And IMO we're likely to promote Brian Gaine as GM.
Oh man, it's hog heaven time on the forums for the Fireland crowd... Every thread is about JI...I bet Ireland is at the top of our 'word cloud'... Too bad none of us here can do anything about whether he stays or goes... And the longer it stays like this, the better the chances are that you guys will be disappointed...
One would think a complete and total collapse in Weeks 16 and 17 would change that. But no.....we love mediocrity. Sad to see this once proud franchise circling the drain.
Philbin in his presser just doesn't seem to want to recognize that there is a GM on this team..it seems like there is some discontent between the two..
Ross needs to find his replacement before firing him and I am sure it will happen before the weekend.
Me too! You just know it will never meet expectations and something will always go wrong. Another question is which starters will be purged from the roster this year. Its great to have a cap surplus, but not when you sacrifice quality of starters. I wonder how well we would have done this year with Long still at LT and Dansby and Burnett at LB. Maybe the Martin, Incognito issue would never have happened with Longs Character and presence in the locker room.
It would be easier to attempt to define the word "evaluate" when it comes to the Dolphins. "Watch" appears to be the appropriate word, and "watching talent" on other NFL teams the most appropriate use of the words "watch" and "talent".