I really don't like the idea of blowing up Philbin and Co only after the 2nd year, that's something the Browns do. Maybe the new GM will come in and evaluate for a year, then make his decision?
I am starting to hate the Ireland Apologist more then any of the other factions of this fanbase. I am sick of all the excuses . I want to win before I die translation I want the dolphins to be a damn good football team instead of this dysfunctional . circus that we are. we. always seem to get the worst draft picks along with winning only 7-8 or 8-8 games . we have become the most disliked sports team and I would put the Marlins ahead of the dolphins at this point . the Heat has the right mindset to winning but the dolphins are interested in being in the news for the wrong reasons. how many more years of excuse making this fan base is going to make ?
Ill ignore your condescending tone if you heed the seriousness of mine. I know the numbers, any moron can post a link to some stats. You have to actually watch the games, several times, to understand the real story and you have to watch other teams on a significant scale in order to properly put our OL play into context. And while I realize not everyone has the time or interest to do it people who don't do it need to understand how uneducated their opinions actually are. Would you rather have Buffalo's OL? Atlanta, Indy, Baltimore, New Orleans? Seattle's OL is garbage but they win bc they have a great run game and defense to help mask it. Do you watch other teams and study their OL play, or do you run to the forum and whine about how the grass is greener? No disrespect intended, but please tell me you have something better than a stat sheet to back you up.
hey banner wasn't my idea...I'm just reporting that it will used again this year. Don't shoot the messenger.
Yes is not a football network. They are a baseball network and barely passable at that. You must have been listening to the callers on WFAN those years. The credible ones questioned whether coughlin would win a SB and they questioned if he was being made a lame duck in 06 based on contract status...they did not question his ability to coach or his qualifications.
soooooooooooooo what's the effect excuse making by the fans has on the business? you give fans way too much credit.
Youre right I have no idea how many but I have run a forum before so I know that its impossible to keep them away. If you agree with the OP, cool, I'm not in a position to argue cause I have his *** on ignore. Permanently.
Agreed on the first point. We do what we can and I think we do a decent job. Second point is a personal decision and I dont think its necessarily a bad one if you dislike his posts.
I was willing to give the man a second chance, but this is piling on top of his **** up list. The man must be fired, he is a cancer and this team needs chemo. This is what happens when you don't get rid of all trace amounts of Fraudcells' taint.
We'll see, when I say that I mean we are 4-4, same as we were last season at this exact point in the yr, then the wheels came off. If we see a reprise, and Tannehill has -0- Td games, then it is time to make changes. If we cannot have a winning season, then Tannehill developing is worth it, if we cannot have either then something is wrong in the organization and the house should be swept clean. And I like Philbin somewhat like Ireland, though think his approach alienates players to heavily via playing hardball down to the last sheckel on a contract dollar, witness Starks and Soliai.
Yes aired radio shows ( mike lupica, WFAN ) not at all restricted to baseball, covering everything, especially the Giants. Thats just one example, and your dismissing it. Coughlin was extended in 07...... Unless you have records of everything said by the media I dont see why your denying anyone questioned Coughlin as a Coach.
Mental issues are generally kept quiet, by that standard Riley should have known Beas was a inveterate pot head and never have drafted him, if it is a standard then apply it equally.
Yeah and while we're at it might as well get the posts of outrage ready for when the year goes by and Ireland is still the GM.
If this team chokes down the stretch (again), when they control their own playoff destiny, he should be fired. I'm not sure how people would justify him surviving 5 straight losing seasons. (especially after this current drama on top of it all) Miami has never had 5 straight losing seasons...and this streak of 4 only happened previously in 1966-1969 AFL. The banner is a bit premature... but I wouldn't mind seeing it in week 17 if we're eliminated from playoff contention going into that game.
Yeah I feel your pain, dealing with trolls is always reactive and never proactive. I have no personal gripe with LB I'm sure he's a great guy but out of respect for the forum and it's rules I don't read his posts bc they'd probably lead to me making responses that would get me banned lol.
Refuting the basis of your argument is not the same as defending your target, I'm sorry you cant see that. But i do support my team, as a Dolphins fan. I want to win... NOW, dont care how. Not later on down the road after a good witchhunt. We're not that far off from the times in this country when angry mobs would burn innocent women alive, claiming they were witches. Just sayin.....................
Just an observation... many fans have waited so long to see Ireland gone. Most of them believe this team won't make the playoffs anyway. For he will surely be gone if we don't make the playoffs (that whole gray area I reckon is gone now with this Martin/Incognito scandal). So why do you need a banner? Scared that he might still be the GM next season IF we do actually make the playoffs? It's insanity. I have to question fans that want to see us lose so that they can get what they want.
The season is full of highs and lows so it's pointless to talk long term decision making on a week to week basis. At the end of the year we can all sit back and judge what needs to happen or not happen. People trying to make judgements at this point have either pre determined their opinions or are caught up in the moment, maybe both.
That is my take, IDC about distractions and excuses, we are 4-4, again, a 7-9 and it's over, 8-8...on the fence, 9-7 or a playoff birth and no, leave them in place, 5 straight losing seasons is simply unpalatable. To fly such a banner, when we are 5-4, is simple stupidity, especially during a must win matchup vs SD, to me, do that, and one should probably find another team to cheer for
a glimpse into the complex mind of a football critic. AHHHHHH !!!!! Easy now pads !! I do anticipate an *** whoopin though.
Are we going to fly this banner over and over. The last time it happened was when didn't sign that superstar QB Matt Flynn. Or am I confused maybe that was the sidewalk protest when that cab driver and cop were really pissed off.
Where do you guys see this bench of top notch GMs? I'm fairly neutral on Ireland but, if there is a surefire upgrade just sitting out there waiting to be a part of this organization I'm all for it weather it be for GM or any other position on the team. The team has the talent but what has lacked for years within this organization is passion. They need that vocal leader to tell them greatness CAN be theirs.
Boik! PM me some juicy details! I need to know what to expect. I am worried here. Help out a fellow Dolphins and Mets fan!
With respect , is this different than when you wanted Sparano to play out? Just too many mistakes and too few wins , and well zero playoff appearances let alone wins . Hoping things will be better isn't the same as them being so . Unless something dramatic comes out , I don't fire him till the end of the season . Of course if we win a playoff game or two , then it will be time to reevaluate his continuance.
Yeah, for the record, I have no problems axing Ireland at this point. Philbin on the other hand, I'd like to keep.
This is not the time to add more problems tothe franchises plate. Irelands fate will come to pass as the year plays out. I see a banner as "piling on" at the worst possible time.
One could wait, until, we are actually eliminated from the playoffs before launching the banner..there is a thought.
Sure , they could and maybe some think they should. I have seen enough to believe Ireland is not the best person to be the GM of this franchise. You said you would be on the fence with 8 and 8 , glad you are pleased by or ok with mediocrity , I am not . Too many mistakes , too often , the longer he stays the longer it will be till we have success imo . I asked myself if I believed he was the ultimate answer , and that answer was a resounding not an effing chance. So for me it is easy to have made the decision that in my own personal view , he needs to go. Unless making the Super Bowl isn't the goal. Could care less if there is a Fireland bannner or not , I do care that he is terminated after we fail , again , to make the playoffs.
see there, and you were about to ask Walmart for overtime. Looks like I won't have to bag my own groceries after all.
Another ****ing banner? Rooting for the team to lose? Some of you guys are no better than the ****ty jests fans you all loathe...