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Miami Receives Permission to interview Steelers LB Coach Keith Butler

Discussion in 'Miami Dolphins Forum' started by slickj101, Jan 13, 2010.

  1. slickj101

    slickj101 Is Water

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    - Pittsburg Post-Gazette

    We run a 3-4 and need a lot of help with our LBs. Why not bring in the LB coach on arguably the best 3-4 D in the league.

    I like it. :yes:
     
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  2. 2k5

    2k5 I miss Ted Ginn Jr.

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    My guess? You saw this on rotoworld when clicking the link on that other thread :lol:
     
  3. Rocky Raccoon

    Rocky Raccoon Greasepaint Ghost Staff Member

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    My thoughts exactly. He's part of one of the best defenses in the league and coaches it's strongest area. Seems like the perfect fit seeing how much we struggle at the LB position. Hope we can land him.
     
  4. JimToss

    JimToss Thank You Chad Pennington

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    I think he is our new DC.

    I want to be the first to welcome Keith Butler to the Miami Dolphins.:hi5:
     
  5. HardKoreXXX

    HardKoreXXX Insensitive to the Touch

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    Nice. Go get em' Bill.
     
  6. finyank13

    finyank13 Reality Check

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    their LB's play with a purpose, play intense, part of that is talent, part of it is coaching....can't go wrong....the only thing, if he was in fact the heir apparent to the present DC...then why grant permission?? thoughts?
     
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  7. Frumundah Finnatic

    Frumundah Finnatic U Mad Miami?

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    :yes:
     
  8. B.Sebo

    B.Sebo TV Mastermind

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    LeBeau is really showing no signs of being ready to retire, so why wait another five years when you have a chance to show what you have right now.
     
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  9. slickj101

    slickj101 Is Water

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    Dick LeBeau is taking too long to retire so they're letting Butler take his opportunity with us?
     
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  10. anlgp

    anlgp ↑ ↑ ↓ ↓ ← → ← → B A

    :omg:

    :up:
     
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  11. JimToss

    JimToss Thank You Chad Pennington

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    You grant permission for good relations.
    Lebeau has been comtemplating retiring for the past couple years, which basically means they have been stringing Butler along.
    You let him walk and take a better position out of respect for the person and the job he did with your team. It certainly isn't good for relationships to smack down a coach's chance of promotion.
     
  12. bluehaze

    bluehaze New Member

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    Nice, I was kind of worried after reading Crennel decided to go to KC instead of here that Groh would become the defacto choice for Parcell's and company. Good to know they are looking in other places!
     
  13. finyank13

    finyank13 Reality Check

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    I can see that, it is a business, some people want to play nice, and some play hardball....Dick must not be going anywhere to quick...
     
  14. PhinGeneral

    PhinGeneral PC Texas A&M, Bro Club Member

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    Parcells likes aggressive defense, so if Butler's anything like LeBeau this would make a lot of sense.
     
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  15. phineas64

    phineas64 Season Ticket Holder

    Not only that, however long it is until Lebeau decides to retire, it give them that much longer to get the new guy up to speed on how they do business. They obviously think it will be more than one, or they wouldn't let Butler walk.
     
  16. NJFINSFAN1

    NJFINSFAN1 Premium Member Luxury Box

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    Keith Butler enters his seventh year on the Steelers’ coaching staff after joining the staff prior to the 2003 season. He remained on staff following Mike Tomlin’s hiring in January, 2007.

    Butler and Tomlin previously worked together at Memphis in 1996, where Butler was the linebackers/defensive ends/special teams coach and Tomlin served as the Tigers defensive backs coach.

    Butler was named the Steelers’ linebackers coach Jan. 28, 2003, after serving the previous four seasons in a similar capacity with the Cleveland Browns (1999-02).

    Butler has been instrumental in the development of the Steelers’ highly regarded linebacking corps. The unit includes two 2009 Pro Bowl players, James Farrior and James Harrison. Under Butler’s tutelage, Farrior, a second-team All-Pro in 2008, has led the Steelers’ defense in tackles for the past three seasons. Butler has also helped groom Harrison into one of the league’s elite performers. Harrison’s 2008 season included winning AP Defensive Player of the Year, making his second straight Pro Bowl start, earning a second consecutive team MVP award and recording a 100-yard interception return for a touchdown in Super Bowl XLIII, the longest play in Super Bowl history.
    : ThePHINS.com - Miami Dolphins Forums http://forums.thephins.com/showthread.php?p=986489

    http://news.steelers.com/team/coach/49260/
     
  17. HardKoreXXX

    HardKoreXXX Insensitive to the Touch

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    It's really a give and take scenario. Maybe in the future we have someone who they want to interview. We reluctantly let Jason Garret interview with the Cowboys, even though many wanted him to be the OC here.
     
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  18. Ultra

    Ultra Lazy

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    I thought the rules in the NFL stipulate that you don't need permission to interview for a job as long as it is a promotion. So we technically wouldn't even need permission to interview him...
     
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  19. Nappy Roots

    Nappy Roots Well-Known Member

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    thats what i thought to?
     
  20. HardKoreXXX

    HardKoreXXX Insensitive to the Touch

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    Pretty sure you're right, but teams do it anyway as an act of good will IINM.
     
  21. NJFINSFAN1

    NJFINSFAN1 Premium Member Luxury Box

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    Nope, that is not correct

    The Titans on Tuesday told the Texans they would not grant them permission to speak to offensive line coach Mike Munchak about their offensive coordinator's position.
     
  22. gafinfan

    gafinfan gunner Club Member

    True but when you are in as small a pond as the NFL its much better to play nice, case in point, no poison pill used on the Welker trade as per the Pats Owner.
     
  23. dolfan7171

    dolfan7171 Well-Known Member

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    I like this potential move. I woud prefer him to be defensive coordinator. But he could be good as LB coach too. It's a win-win situation.
     
  24. gunn34

    gunn34 I miss Don & Dan

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    Him as DC would be nice.
     
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  25. bluehaze

    bluehaze New Member

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    I don't think he can be LB coach here, I believe according to NFL rules for him to be hired here it would have to be in an increased capacity ala DC.

    I know that is the rule for HC and coordinator positions, not positive if that is how it works all the way down the line.
     
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  26. Larryfinfan

    Larryfinfan 17-0...Priceless Club Member

    if they are interviewing him for the DC job ?? Could it be for the LBer coach position with like, Associate HC attached ??


    Doesn't seem likely, but nowhere have I read what position they are interested in him for...
     
  27. NJFINSFAN1

    NJFINSFAN1 Premium Member Luxury Box

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    Nope, under contract and they can turn down an interview, happened last week with the Titans OL coach Mike Munchak, he was turned down to interview for the OC job with the Texans.
     
  28. dolfan7171

    dolfan7171 Well-Known Member

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    Well if that is the case then it would be good for him to be DC then.
     
  29. High Definition

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    DO want.
     
  30. Muck

    Muck Throwback Uniform Crusader Retired Administrator

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    It only applies to head coaching positions.

    The Buccaneers under Gruden/Allen were notorious for holding guys to their contracts.

    At any rate, this has me excited. That's the kind of defense you want. An aggressive, attacking, explosive defense. Lord knows he's overseen quite a unit.

    He looks a lot like Bill Cowher with that mustache. Hopefully he coaches like him too.
     
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  31. Trackstar

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    He's ready to make his name as a defensive coordinator. This would be a great offseason move.

    I wonder what he can make of channing crowder? I bet porter really wants to stay in Miami now.
     
  32. mroz

    mroz Fix the OL Club Member

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    me too, I have longed for an agreesive defense for some time. I hope this comes to pass:up:
     
  33. Zod

    Zod Ruler of the Universe

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  34. jetssuck

    jetssuck I hear Mandich's voice...

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    Stealing the Steelers 3-4 DC in waiting would be huge.


    They need to make this happen......break out that check book and write one that he can't refuse.
     
  35. Killerphins

    Killerphins The Finger

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    keep in mind Butler turned down an offer from his good friend Ken Whisenhunt last offseason to be the DC in Arizona

    just because we are talking to him doesn't mean it will happen
    this is not a slam dunk by any means
     
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  36. NJFINSFAN1

    NJFINSFAN1 Premium Member Luxury Box

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    He was denied by the Steelers in 2007

    Whisenhunt was interested in him after the superbowl, but I find nothing that says he interviewed and turned it down.
     
  37. Zod

    Zod Ruler of the Universe

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    Bill Bidwell's squeeky wallet may have had something to do with the lack of traction.
     
  38. xphinfanx

    xphinfanx Stay strong my friends.

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    Ok ill sign his check go ahead and bring him in.
     
  39. Killerphins

    Killerphins The Finger

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  40. NJFINSFAN1

    NJFINSFAN1 Premium Member Luxury Box

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    It seems he didn't interview because they hired someone already.

    http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...ts-permission-to-interview-for-cardinals-job/
     
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