Dan Campbell: I've been here six years and nothing has gone the way we wanted

[DKphin]

Dan Campbell looked a bit wearier and a bit more frustrated Tuesday afternoon than he did Monday night, not long after the Dolphins to the New York Giants, 31-24.

Campbell, who is as blunt as he is intense, took the podium Tuesday in his usual day after game media address and was asked if he’s embraced his job as interim head coach or if the losing has gotten to be too much.
“I would say this,” Campbell, the former tight ends coach said, “I’ve been here six years and nothing has gone the way that we wanted it to be.
“Every year we come in with new hope and, there again, we’re going to have another season where we have a playoff drought. I make damn sure that it stings and it hurts because the minute you go numb to that, then you’re just a loser. I want it to hurt. It motivates me and it pisses me off.
“It’s not too much for me to handle. To me, that’s how you get motivated to win because you get tired of losing and it stinks.”
Campbell, who is 4-5 as interim head coach, said he doesn’t think about his future beyond these next three games.

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/...as-gone-the-way-we-wanted-20151215-story.html

 

[Hayden Fox]

There is one area about Campbell I love. He is honest. He is sincere. I think today he says it "sucks".

I respect his candor.

 

[Wildbill3]

well at least someone cares. some of these guys are starting to phone it in.

 

[hoops]

your clock management is tragic ol danny boy...end of the half that was brutal

so asleep at the wheel

 

[Chuck Willie]

Well, good news is he won't have to worry about it not going his way in the seventh year

 

[Bob512]

I like Dan Campbell....and frankly, think he has done a credible job for his limited experience and the significant lack of experience in his DC and OC. I don't think Philbin/Lazor/Coyle would have gone 4-5 with this group.

Unfortunately, Campbell is not what we need right now. We need experience at every level of coaching on this team. We need a strong HC and we need two very strong coordinators. Sign them, give them 4 year deals and leave them alone to do their jobs.

I take no pleasure in Dan Campbell not getting this job, but it just has to be that way.

 

[johngarryvo]

dude Campbell, STFU!!! I don't wanna hear from this wannabe-claimingtohave it fool anymore! if you're too stoopit to walk over to Lamar and ASK HIM IF HE'S GOOD 2 GO, then your dumb self needs to pass the headset and sit the **** down!! and don't start me on the Son-In-Law... he shouldn't be anywhere near the sideline, the endlines, the press box, the trainers room, the stadium, or the daggone franchise.. PERIOD!! yo, Stimpy-Lou-Who.. march your sorry behind back to coaching Merchant Marines; at least a rudimentary regimental brand of foosball fits in with them! I CANT USE EXCLAMATION POINTS ENOUGH WITH THIS CREW!

and Soup-for-brains... blaming or pushing blame toward the locker room is a classless move by you; so expect the cross-country trip this weekend to end just like you've predicted; with a full-on-ass whuppin! these guys need coaches who can direct and dissect; coaches who come up with answers for other teams questions; coaches who adjust, outflank, outwit, and dominate the guys across the field from them, ANY GIVEN SUNDAY! step away from the podium fool... your 15mins are up.

 

[dlockz]

I like Dan Campbell....and frankly, think he has done a credible job for his limited experience and the significant lack of experience in his DC and OC. I don't think Philbin/Lazor/Coyle would have gone 4-5 with this group.

Unfortunately, Campbell is not what we need right now. We need experience at every level of coaching on this team. We need a strong HC and we need two very strong coordinators. Sign them, give them 4 year deals and leave them alone to do their jobs.

I take no pleasure in Dan Campbell not getting this job, but it just has to be that way.

I think Philbin has proven that he is quite capable of going 4-5 over those games, its not really an achievement.
I take great pleasure in not putting the fate of my favorite team in the hands of such an inexperienced guy that has proven nothing.
I like Campbell but not as a head coach. People that want him to be the head coach have no true rationality for him to be the coach.

 

[Chuck Willie]

I like Dan Campbell....and frankly, think he has done a credible job for his limited experience and the significant lack of experience in his DC and OC. I don't think Philbin/Lazor/Coyle would have gone 4-5 with this group.

Unfortunately, Campbell is not what we need right now. We need experience at every level of coaching on this team. We need a strong HC and we need two very strong coordinators. Sign them, give them 4 year deals and leave them alone to do their jobs.

I take no pleasure in Dan Campbell not getting this job, but it just has to be that way.

He's just not ready. He's a likeable guy in the sense that he's passionate and enthusiastic. When you re winning ball games he's a great guy to keep the good vibes going with his incredible speeches. But what about when the team's facing adversity? You have to believe that those speeches lose their luster when youre getting your ass kicked. If he had any knowledge in regards to game planning he would be a legitimate candidate. Unfortunately, he leaves a lot to be desired in that aspect, the most important aspect of the game. Before you say he can delegate to his coordinators, I'd prefer my head coach has some input in regards to how we beat the opposition and that he didn't have to look for Rizzi in regards when to call a time out or how to manage in game situations..... Wish him nothing but the best in the future unless he ends up with a rival.

 

[hoops]

I bet ya sean payton doesn't let that clock run with the giants at our 6 yard line and 106 on the clock with 3 timeouts before the half...

 

[Bob512]

He's just not ready. He's a likeable guy in the sense that he's passionate and enthusiastic. When you re winning ball games he's a great guy to keep the good vibes going with his incredible speechea. But what about when the team's facing adversity. You have to believe that those speeches lose their luster when youre getting your ass kicked. It he had any knowledge in regards to game planning he would be a legitimate candidate. Unfortunately, he leaves a lot to be desired in that aspect, the most important aspect of the game.... Wish him nothing but the best in the future unless he ends up with a rival.

I agree with you......while the rah rah stuff works for awhile, in the end, the players are looking for leadership and the confidence of knowledge and strategy, which unfortunately Dan doesn't have. That is why the Dolphins opportunity isn't for him.

 

[Daytona Fin]

I like my toaster but I will never use it to cook my meals. It does a great job of making toast though.

 

[Bob512]

I think Philbin has proven that he is quite capable of going 4-5 over those games, its not really an achievement.
I take great pleasure in not putting the fate of my favorite team in the hands of such an inexperienced guy that has proven nothing.
I like Campbell but not as a head coach. People that want him to be the head coach have no true rationality for him to be the coach.

I disagree on Philbin.....I don't think he would have beat any of those teams we beat after he left. This team seemed to have quit on him in my opinion.

 

[pmj]

I like Campbell too. But as a head coach he needs to use that anger to fuel him learning how to outsmart and out-scheme people, in addition to motivating people. He needs to show something these last 3 games in that area to still be a candidate (if he still is at all). I don't doubt he could be better with great coordinators, but those aren't always easy to find.

 

[Aqua and Orange]

I like Dan Campbell....and frankly, think he has done a credible job for his limited experience and the significant lack of experience in his DC and OC. I don't think Philbin/Lazor/Coyle would have gone 4-5 with this group.

Unfortunately, Campbell is not what we need right now. We need experience at every level of coaching on this team. We need a strong HC and we need two very strong coordinators. Sign them, give them 4 year deals and leave them alone to do their jobs.

I take no pleasure in Dan Campbell not getting this job, but it just has to be that way.

Fantastic post. I agree entirely.