Dolphins say Hickey's contract is more than two years

[Valandui]

Oh good. We're playing the mystery contract game again.

 

[NRA]

I do not think he is that established that he needs a long commitment.

so whats the number HAYDEN? hickey has 18 years as a personel, scout and assistant gm under his belt, not only being instrumental in bringing in pro bowlers and hall of famers during his time but being part of a team that was a perennial playoff team and a superbowl winner.

if thats not qualified, what is? how many years exactly before you consider a guy "established"?

and as far as BIG COMMITMENT goes, i personally dont like giving most hires more than 4 years, and anything under looks like their scared of their choice. but, is 4 years a big commitment for you? you dont think under 4 years is looking scared?

 

[SkapePhin]

Well, I guess I'm back to hating everything about this hire and top level leadership. Ugh, so disappointing


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[Hayden Fox]

so whats the number HAYDEN? hickey has 18 years as a personel, scout and assistant gm under his belt, not only being instrumental in bringing in pro bowlers and hall of famers during his time but being part of a team that was a perennial playoff team and a superbowl winner.

if thats not qualified, what is? how many years exactly before you consider a guy "established"?

and as far as BIG COMMITMENT goes, i personally dont like giving most hires more than 4 years, and anything under looks like their scared of their choice. but, is 4 years a big commitment for you? you dont think under 4 years is looking scared?

So you are putting Dennis Hickey in the same category as a Tom Gamble or Eric DeCosta? Teams were not lining up over those 18 years to hire him. Where in the past has he moved the needle to be promoted within the league or even his own team?

 

[123phins]

what does it matter if its 2 years, 4 years or 10 years? if he gets the job done he gets extended and he doesn't he gets the door

 

[Zounds]

Well, I guess I'm back to hating everything about this hire and top level leadership. Ugh, so disappointing

When did you ever stop hating? I swear some of you guys need to take a break from the internet.

 

[Dmarino110]

Ross has shown almost too much loyalty to his employees.

its not necessarily loyalty...its clueless ness of how to operate in the NFL...if he wants to continue to own this team he needs to hire a president of football operations that knows football...JMO..

 

[ANUFan]

Give they guy a chance before you say s**t like this smh

It's Fox what did you expect? I personally wish he would root for St.Louis already and give the rest of us a break!

 

[Canadianfishfan]

I read somewhere the avg GM contract is 3-5 years. So if another year is tacked on then I'm fine with it.

He won't see that last year if we don't make the playoffs.

 

[Wildbill3]

yes, you can fire an employee in the nfl. However most of the management level jobs are on a buyout basis. fire hickey after 1 year? you're paying him the rest of his contract to go sit on his ass at home. Profit.

 

[123phins]

yes, you can fire an employee in the nfl. However most of the management level jobs are on a buyout basis. fire hickey after 1 year? you're paying him the rest of his contract to go sit on his ass at home. Profit.

ya and the billionaire owner pays him and its done

 

[Daytona Fin]

Walker of ESPN wrote this today. Conflicting reports of course.

MIAMI -- The Dolphins' roller-coaster search for a general manager ended last week when they hired Dennis Hickey. But it appears the team may have hedged its bet.


The Dolphins signed Hickey to a two-year contract, multiple sources have informed ESPN.com. The typical contract length for new general managers is three to five years.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/1...phins-general-manager-2-year-contract-new-job

 

[Casas9425]

There is probably a team option for a third year...which makes it a glorified 2 year contract.

 

[SkapePhin]

When did you ever stop hating? I swear some of you guys need to take a break from the internet.

Actually I eased up once I heard it was a two year deal that matched Philbin's. My greatest fear is that numbskull Ross will lead another botched job search where he retains an underperforming GM after getting rid of the coach.


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[VA_Finfan]

I will give him a chance. However, I liked the idea that he was linked to Joe contractually to attempt to turn the team around. Also, I am not sure why you want him longterm and setting the course for the franchise for years to come. I do not think he is that established that he needs a long commitment.

When did I state my opinion of whether or not I want him long term? I was just pointing out that you are so quick to criticize ever move and you don't know how things will turn out. I'm in a "wait and see" mindset before I form any opinions. Never have I stated that I "want him longterm and setting the course for the franchise for years to come."

EDIT: see my next post, messed up the quoting