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Can Dan Marino be a coach ?

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Hi
I had a disscusion with friends and we talked about
the Dolphins future.
What do you think can Dan Marino become a Headcoach or Quarterback Coach or something like this ??
Tell me what do you think.
 
Marino always seemed to be a little hot headed and overcompetitive as a player. (I really appreciated these aspects as a field general an leader) but I dont see this transfering to NFL head coaching material. Maybe High school or college. However, I have noticed people that seem to be perfectionists like Marino have a hard time dealing with mediocracy, this is something that does not work well in coaching. I think for his well being that he stay away from any coaching. IMHO
 
marino isnt good with people.. hes the best thing since sliced bread in his eyes, a golden boy. he could be a play caller im sure tho because he understands defenses and knows when to call for that deep throw but who knows..
 
I don't think he would be. He is just too naturally talented. Players like that typically, although there are exceptions, tend to rely on their natural ability too much and can't necessarily teach it to others. For example, I taught myself to play the bass. As a result I have a very unique playing style that I really don't know how to teach to someone else. There are obvious exceptions to this rule, Peyton Manning comes to mind, but it seems to be the case with a lot of these guys.
 
Some people are great players, but not that great at coaching. Not sure how he'd be as a coach, as I could see him being pretty demanding. Regardless, it will never happen. He has it too good as an announcer and all his side-deals to even want to deal with all the time/effort required for coaching nowdays.
 
I think Dan makes around $2 million a year from his CBS job. He flies to New York on Fridays and is back home late Sunday night....that's a great gig. NFL coaches work about 15+ hours a day and rarely get a day off during the season, except on Mondays, and some of them don't even get Monday's off. I just don't think Dan has the temperment to be a coach. You saw how Dan used to scream at his receivers when they messed up a route. I could see Brett Favre maybe doing some coaching but you won't see Favre in the broadcast booths or NFL pre-game shows.
 
I think Marino would never cut it as a head coach in the NFL. However, I believe Pennington has the makings of a coach. Just one man's opinion. I don't elaborate negatively on Dolphin Icons.:err:
 
Agreed with Rio, pennington will make a great coach. Marino on the other hand, not so much. He loved to play way toooo much. I think he does like the nice CBS job too
 
Valandui said:
I don't think he would be. He is just too naturally talented. Players like that typically, although there are exceptions, tend to rely on their natural ability too much and can't necessarily teach it to others. For example, I taught myself to play the bass. As a result I have a very unique playing style that I really don't know how to teach to someone else. There are obvious exceptions to this rule, Peyton Manning comes to mind, but it seems to be the case with a lot of these guys.
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Bingo! The ole saying those who can don't teach and those who can't do. He had so much natural talent and ability that he did not have to learn how to cover weaknesses (what little he had) to achieve his level of performance. Those overachievers who had to struggle and find a way can mold young guys into developing their potential. Those for whom the game comes so natural to them typically find it hard to translate raw ability to a pupil. I mean how can you really if you think about it. Some of the best qb coaches and offensive minds were not super players. What did Mike Martz do as a one time player? How about Henning? Another one is Sean Payton. Dan is fine where he is at, IMHO a pretty good commentator.
 
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