Darlington: Dolphins will take time with GM hire, might not be this week

[Nublar7]

https://twitter.com/JeffDarlington

I’d heard in NFL circles, like others, that Ray Farmer was the leading candidate in Miami's GM search. But might be wise to relax on that.

Not to say Farmer wasn’t solid, but after chat w/ source involved in MIA's search, we’d be wise to resist dubbing anyone as clear favorite.

In fact, a source has made it abundantly clear Miami’s GM search will involve even more candidates (in addition to 5 already interviewed).

You can expect it to be nearly a week before the Dolphins begin to revisit with select candidates for second/final interviews next week-ish.

The Dolphins do not feel pressure to expedite a hire because of any outside factors/teams. They want to get this right rather than rush.

Point in all of this? If you’re waiting for tweet to say GM has been hired, you’ll want to take a breath. It’ll likely be more than a week.

 

[DuderinoN703]

Works for me. They better get who they really want then.

 

[NCFINFAN13]

Sounds good that they're taking their time and being thorough. I like it. I hope this is the beginning of a true change around here.

 

[Hayden Fox]

I got to be honest…I think Eric Mangini is in play here. Why the need to wait?

 

[ProStyle]

I understand. I wish they could at least eliminate some candidates so that they don't waste anyone's time.

 

[Nublar7]

Was hoping to see them hire someone before the Senior Bowl, but I agree I would rather it be the right hire and not a rush hire.

 

[Hayden Fox]

Who has the loose lips in these meetings? Ross? Peterson? Aponte? Higgins? If it is not Ross, Ross should fire the leaker.

 

[fishfanmiami]

Quote Originally Posted by Jeff Darlington
The Dolphins do not feel pressure to expedite a hire because of any outside factors/teams. They want to get this right rather than rush.

I think this is right and hopefully there will be candidates coming from the losers in next week's playoff games.

Get it right this time.

 

[Hayden Fox]

If it goes on too long, it could look disorganized. You got to find the right fit, but at some point you cannot let this thing meander for too long.

 

[Pelorus Jack]

No later than at least a few days before the Senior Bowl at the latest we can assume.

Any good GM candidate will already have his initial list of potential draftees ready anyway.

 

[Hayden Fox]

The other thing is if they take weeks to make the pick and they come back to a guy they interviewed first, it begs the question, "why didn't you hire the guy in the first place?" "Are you settling?"

Fine line they are walking.

I still say Mangini is in play.

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The entire Senior Bowl **** is overblown. The coaching staff will be there and everything is on film. Meh.

 

[J. David Wannyheimer]

Coaches and scouts can still attend the Senior Bowl. And if the new GM isn't hired until afterward... he'll probably have attended it with his other team anyway.

 

[ChambersWI]

Not a huge deal. Panthers took their sweet time as well.

It's been speculated that Miami is going to approach Scot McCloughan again to see if there's any interest. Probably also means Eliot Wolf and Alonzo Highsmith could be interviewed. Maybe even a Nick Caserio

It also boggles my mind how anybody can say Mangini is a good candidate let alone a brilliant mind.

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also from Darlington

Jeff Darlington ‏@JeffDarlington 4s
I’m told Ray Farmer, for instance, was delightfully surprised by the situation in Miami. He really liked everyone, including Aponte/Philbin.

 

[AllFinsAllDay]

It also boggles my mind how anybody can say Mangini is a good candidate let alone a brilliant mind.

Someone who cant seem to get over an unhealthy obsession of a certain SD coach.

 

[phins_4_ever]

good.