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[h=1]Dolphins copying blueprint of 2013 Jets[/h] January, 7, 2014 Jan 7
7:32

PM ET

By James Walker | ESPN.com


The Miami Dolphins and New York Jets are heated rivals, but the Jets did something last season that paved the way for the Dolphins in 2014.

Miami parted ways with longtime general manager Jeff Ireland on Tuesday after six years. The Dolphins completed their fifth consecutive non-winning season under Ireland. Second-year head coach Joe Philbin remains on board.

Dolphins owner Stephen Ross, who lives in New York, essentially is copying the blueprint of the 2013 Jets in hopes of similar results.

The Jets fired general manager Mike Tannenbaum -- who ironically could be a candidate for Miami's new opening -- after the 2012 season but retained head coach Rex Ryan. Jets owner Woody Johnson made it clear that new general manager John Idzik had to work with Ryan for at least one year before potentially hiring his own head coach. The partnership worked in 2013 -- Ryan went into the season on the hot seat but did well with the talent he had -- and Ryan and Idzik will spend a second season together.

New York also fired its offensive coordinator, Tony Sparano, after 2012. Sound familiar? It should: The Dolphins got rid of their general manager and offensive coordinator, Mike Sherman, this week.

So Joe Philbin is the new Rex Ryan, as odd as it might sound. Philbin is 15-17 in two seasons, and it's more clear than ever that 2014 is a make-or-break year for Miami's head coach.

The Dolphins will be looking for a new general manager for the first time under Ross, but that new hire will not have the ability to hire his own head coach. Ireland's replacement must work with Philbin for at least one season. It will be up to Philbin to produce more wins and impress his new general manager to keep his job beyond next season.

The approach worked fine for New York this past season. It remains to be seen if following that blueprint also works for the Dolphins in 2014.
 
I hope we aren't cheering another 8-8 season....if we are following the Jets...
 
Wow... [Walker] what a moron.

His story is the epitome of reaching for the stars
 
Let's see, the Jets improved by 2 games after getting a new OC and a new GM in 2013. The Panthers improved by 5 games making the same changes.

Like the Panthers, the Dolphins had a 2nd year coach and QB who were unpopular. The leadership of the QB was questioned and people thought the coach was lost. Hm.

I'm not saying this is going to work. I have my doubts. But if you're looking at recent precedents, there's no reason to think that this formula can't result in immediate improvement.
 
The Fins were putting out the trash. Nothing more.
The Jets and fins are two completely different situations.
Walker is just trying to find something to talk about that will resonate with viewers. It has nothing to do with reality.
 
Why does the writer have to add "Dolphins owner Stephen Ross, who lives in New York"? He also has a home in Florida and attends every game. The fact that he happens to live in New York adds nothing to the story. It's almost like they are trying to make an issue out of nothing. Why?
 
LANGER72 said:
The Fins were putting out the trash. Nothing more.
The Jets and fins are two completely different situations.
Walker is just trying to find something to talk about that will resonate with viewers. It has nothing to do with reality.
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Yep. It's a ridiculous article. The phins fire their gm and oc similar to the jets, and that equates to copying the "jets blueprint"? I mean who cares about the 100 other things that go into building a team, the only relevant thing when comparing teams is what they do with their gm and oc.
 
Am I the only one who feels that perhaps having a coach in place makes the job more attractive?

If the new GM comes in and gives Joe one year to prove it, that's a selling point, IMO. If the team struggles in year one, the GM says "See? This coach stinks, let me pick my own coach!" It's like having a free year of blame deflection to play with.

And if it turns out that Joe Philbin does a good job, that just makes the new GM's job a lot easier.
 
Harry_Bagpipe said:
Yep. It's a ridiculous article. The phins fire their gm and oc similar to the jets, and that equates to copying the "jets blueprint"? I mean who cares about the 100 other things that go into building a team, the only relevant thing when comparing teams is what they do with their gm and oc.
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I thought...

1) the nfl was a copycat league
2) that nyc is the center of the universe
 
ravimk said:
[h=1]Dolphins copying blueprint of 2013 Jets[/h] January, 7, 2014 Jan 7
7:32

PM ET

By James Walker | ESPN.com


The Miami Dolphins and New York Jets are heated rivals, but the Jets did something last season that paved the way for the Dolphins in 2014.

Miami parted ways with longtime general manager Jeff Ireland on Tuesday after six years. The Dolphins completed their fifth consecutive non-winning season under Ireland. Second-year head coach Joe Philbin remains on board.

Dolphins owner Stephen Ross, who lives in New York, essentially is copying the blueprint of the 2013 Jets in hopes of similar results.

The Jets fired general manager Mike Tannenbaum -- who ironically could be a candidate for Miami's new opening -- after the 2012 season but retained head coach Rex Ryan. Jets owner Woody Johnson made it clear that new general manager John Idzik had to work with Ryan for at least one year before potentially hiring his own head coach. The partnership worked in 2013 -- Ryan went into the season on the hot seat but did well with the talent he had -- and Ryan and Idzik will spend a second season together.

New York also fired its offensive coordinator, Tony Sparano, after 2012. Sound familiar? It should: The Dolphins got rid of their general manager and offensive coordinator, Mike Sherman, this week.

So Joe Philbin is the new Rex Ryan, as odd as it might sound. Philbin is 15-17 in two seasons, and it's more clear than ever that 2014 is a make-or-break year for Miami's head coach.

The Dolphins will be looking for a new general manager for the first time under Ross, but that new hire will not have the ability to hire his own head coach. Ireland's replacement must work with Philbin for at least one season. It will be up to Philbin to produce more wins and impress his new general manager to keep his job beyond next season.

The approach worked fine for New York this past season. It remains to be seen if following that blueprint also works for the Dolphins in 2014.
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Oh please.....the Jets started with crap and ended with crap.

I would probably put our situation closer to the Panthers (as Nublar pointed out).
 
J. David Wannyheimer said:
Am I the only one who feels that perhaps having a coach in place makes the job more attractive?

If the new GM comes in and gives Joe one year to prove it, that's a selling point, IMO. If the team struggles in year one, the GM says "See? This coach stinks, let me pick my own coach!" It's like having a free year of blame deflection to play with.

And if it turns out that Joe Philbin does a good job, that just makes the new GM's job a lot easier.
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Yes, you are the only one.
 
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