Dan Marino, Zach Thomas & Jason Taylor

[normaniii]

With the new GM search, Dan Marino's name has been brought up due to the success of John Elway in Denver. I disagree with installing Marino straight into the GM role, but I strongly believe that he should have some role within this organisation, but I wouldn't just stop with Marino.

Ross is all about creating a 'buzz' with celebrity stakes in the club etc, but what would get the fans more excited would be by creating an identity of having 'legends' contributing to the future success of the Dolphins. Can you imagine the pride and identity of being a Fin fan if one day Marino, much like Elway, worked towards and became GM. Zach Thomas working towards becoming a DC, with Jaylor Taylor a DE coach, or even better Zach as HC and Taylor DC.

All this starts with a long term plan, but I would love the idea of creating an 'in-house' coaching tree or in house personnel progression, where former players become scouts, coaches etc where they progress to become future GM's and HC's of the Miami Dolphins. IMO it would create a loyalty within the club, but also a sense of pride and passion for fans, wanting them to succeed rather than hoping they fail so that the next man can take his place.

 

[MRojas4]

If I'm not mistaken Marino already attempted something like this and failed miserably.

He basically thought it would be a celebrity gig, you know....show up, take some pictures, shake hands, etc etc.

When he realized this was a legitamite 9-5 job, travel, etc....he folded.

 

[Namor]

If I'm not mistaken Marino already attempted something like this and failed miserably.

He basically thought it would be a celebrity gig, you know....show up, take some pictures, shake hands, etc etc.

When he realized this was a legitamite 9-5 job, travel, etc....he folded.

Nope..You are mistaken....When Dan found out that the job was just a fiqure head and answered to Wanny...he then said..NOPE!!!!
Can you blame him? Answering to Wanny..the man who had him run off?

 

[artdnj]

I don't see Marino as having the drive, smarts, or knowledge to be employed as a QB coach, HC, OC, GM, VP within a pro football organization. If its 1983 I want him drafted as a franchise QB but in 2014, don't see it. He isn't even good at what he's doing now IMO, just filling the seat as a very good former QB. Elway was a strong QB as well as a very successful businessman and he wanted more, don't see that with Dan.

Move on...

 

[Milk Man]

Just three names that excite the fan base but are not qualified to head up this franchise. Other roles maybe but not a top one.

 

[spiketex]

The skills required to become a champion footballer are different to the skills required to successfully manage and coach the Dolphins. Very rarely do champion players succeed in making the transition. Very rarely do they attempt it.
However, I'd be delighted if any/all 3 were to get involved in some capacity. Jason Taylor is very smart and also very charismatic. He's capable of succeeding in any capacity if he sets his mind to it. When there was talk about creating a football Czar reporting to Ross, JT was my immediate thought.

 

[MP-Omnis]

Marino is a doofus. Fantastic quarterback, but that's all.

 

[ohall]

Nope..You are mistaken....When Dan found out that the job was just a fiqure head and answered to Wanny...he then said..NOPE!!!!
Can you blame him? Answering to Wanny..the man who had him run off?

I have never ever heard that before. All I've ever heard is Marino was shocked how much work they expected of him and he didn't want any part of that because he thought it was a figure head type of job.

lol Marino was done, no one made Dan run off. If he really felt he could still play I believe the Vikings were willing to take him.

 

[Namor]

I have never ever heard that before. All I've ever heard is Marino was shocked how much work they expected of him and he didn't want any part of that because he thought it was a figure head type of job.

lol Marino was done, no one made Dan run off. If he really felt he could still play I believe the Vikings were willing to take him.

LOL...Dan with a amputed right arm,still had a better arm and football I.Q. than Feidler...Good God..Remember how times ..Jay would throw that twenty yd out,
with the CB right on the reciever...Jay knew he didn't have the arm for those throws,but he tried them anyway.....Boom..interception...God,what a putz.
Plus Wanny,brought in Chan "Freaking" Gailey with his roll out offense and wanny told Dan he would have to compete for his job.

Dan throwing to a young Randy Moss would have been the karma that this franchise deserved...Jimmy,Wanny...what a curse.

 

[JTC111]

With the new GM search, Dan Marino's name has been brought up due to the success of John Elway in Denver. I disagree with installing Marino straight into the GM role, but I strongly believe that he should have some role within this organisation, but I wouldn't just stop with Marino.

Ross is all about creating a 'buzz' with celebrity stakes in the club etc, but what would get the fans more excited would be by creating an identity of having 'legends' contributing to the future success of the Dolphins. Can you imagine the pride and identity of being a Fin fan if one day Marino, much like Elway, worked towards and became GM. Zach Thomas working towards becoming a DC, with Jaylor Taylor a DE coach, or even better Zach as HC and Taylor DC.

All this starts with a long term plan, but I would love the idea of creating an 'in-house' coaching tree or in house personnel progression, where former players become scouts, coaches etc where they progress to become future GM's and HC's of the Miami Dolphins. IMO it would create a loyalty within the club, but also a sense of pride and passion for fans, wanting them to succeed rather than hoping they fail so that the next man can take his place.

Fanboi masturbatory pipe dreams.:hump:

Why would the fact that Dan Marino is collecting a paycheck from this organization make me excited? When did fans ever flock to a stadium because of who the GM is? Fans show up when a team is good, not because Zach Thomas is the coach. If Zach Thomas spends 5 years averaging 7-9, the fan base will be just as it is now.

No fan is hoping any coach of ours fails. We'd all love for any coach we hire to be the most successful in the history of the game. You're confused because some fans can recognize a bad coach or a bad GM sooner than you can. And if we don't all stay on board until you change your mind, then we're "hoping they fail." That, and your "coaching tree" idea, are complete nonsense.

 

[slk018]

I don't think Dan would be a good coach or FO type.
I would be willing to bet Zach would be a great defensive position coach. Zach was a great player bc of instincts and knowledge of the game. I bet he could help Wheeler and Ellerbee

 

[artdnj]

Has anyone heard about either JT or ZT wanting to coach? Me thinks they would be working somewhere near the bottom of the food chain to put it out there and work their way up. I don't see either of them doing or wanting that.

 

[utahphinsfan]

LOL...Dan with a amputed right arm,still had a better arm and football I.Q. than Feidler...Good God..Remember how times ..Jay would throw that twenty yd out,
with the CB right on the reciever...Jay knew he didn't have the arm for those throws,but he tried them anyway.....Boom..interception...God,what a putz.
Plus Wanny,brought in Chan "Freaking" Gailey with his roll out offense and wanny told Dan he would have to compete for his job.

I thought it was more like an 8 yd out? Feidler throwing the ball 20 yds is Guiness BoWR material.

The Wanny era drove me nuts but it was like the 99/2000 Rams compared to the meatball's tenure.

p.s. Of the 3 names mentioned, only JT is a legitimate possibility.

 

[dabeastdabone]

At times I wish we would bring Marino into a situation he needs to pass or fail so we can get the "Marino on our back" issue over once in for all.

Personally I think he has been to spoiled over the years to be very good at actually getting something accomplished.

 

[ohall]

LOL...Dan with a amputed right arm,still had a better arm and football I.Q. than Feidler...Good God..Remember how times ..Jay would throw that twenty yd out,
with the CB right on the reciever...Jay knew he didn't have the arm for those throws,but he tried them anyway.....Boom..interception...God,what a putz.
Plus Wanny,brought in Chan "Freaking" Gailey with his roll out offense and wanny told Dan he would have to compete for his job.

Dan throwing to a young Randy Moss would have been the karma that this franchise deserved...Jimmy,Wanny...what a curse.

So you remember it as I do, or not?

Because I have never once heard anyone imply Danny didn't want a figure head job. Danny pushed himself out, he was done physically. The Dolphins did the right thing to move on from him.