I believe Pride would not allow Rizzi to come back..don't blame the guy.
Exactly. If the Dolphins wanted to keep Rizzi they should not have interviewed him for the head job. Once that invitation was extended many of us predicted Rizzi would leave if he didn't get the role. It only makes sense. I'm somewhat surprised it took this long to play out.
So many variables in special teams. The Dolphins did almost everything well. Hard to believe anyone is questioning Rizzi's level, and assuming we'll maintain the same standards. In particular Dolphin fans don't like to acknowledge how terrible opposing teams are at making field goals against Miami. Kicks that always look automatic elsewhere are misery against the Dolphins. I was thinking that when the Rams kicker lined up for those two long field goals against the Saints, one at end of regulation and then in overtime for the win. Lotsa luck making those kicks back to back against the Dolphins, at least with Rizzi running the special teams and getting in the kicker's head all day with relentless but varied rush schemes.
Grant is not a consistent returner but always a threat to pop one. His absence probably prevented at least one or two meaningful returns later in the season.