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I had multiple PM's to comment on Joe Philbin's firing and thought I would put a few thoughts out for discussion and strive for some reasoning going forward...
* Whether Dan Campbell succeeds or not who knows. However, this was the right move to make. The team had tuned out the head coach (longer then this season) and it was time to move on. It was obvious week after week that things Philbin stressed during the week never transpired on Sunday. Miami at least has a chance to move in another direction and assess what it has. In the end, keeping Philbin on was never going to work anyway.
* It is vital that Dan Campbell is given a chance to see what he can do. Many are expecting this immediate turnaround. I am not sure that happens. He is taking on a Herculean task of changing everything from the culture to the scheme the team intends to use...and trying to alter it over a two week period. While we want wins, I think we should at first measure other aspects of the game such as effort level, how fast the team starts and do they finish? If the team wins, fantastic. However, I want to see a team play with energy and zeal. I want to see a team make plays that other teams make. I want to see an improving team.
* If the team makes mistakes at 100 MPH, we should accept that in the short-term. No more negative plays for being apathetic, not knowing where to be or miscommunicating.
* Darren Rizzi helping Dan Campbell with clock management is going to be huge for the young coach.
* How much of breathe of fresh air was Campbell's press conference. The energy, challenging players to get better, talking and sounding like he meant it when talking about being aggressive and physical. Personally, I am a "blue collar" football guy. It is music to my ears to hear a Dolphins coach talk about their philosophy in such a way that they want to punch the other team in the lips. Whoever heard that presser, had to be ready to follow Campbell into competition.
* I love Campbell's coaching tree. From Bill Parcells to Sean Payton, there is a positive lineage. Plus, I was taken aback about former teammates that raved about his character. Also, while it does not matter as much in other sports, the fact that Campbell played ten years in the game is vital to the circumstance the Fins are in now. Hearing complaints about the type and length of practices is not a good omen. The idea that Campbell laced them up before becoming a coach makes his words more authentic at this juncture.
* I love that Campbell is not from Philbin’s coaching tree.
* From this point forward, "Manhattan" needs to be closed. In fact, I would call the D-linemen in that set up the special place in the locker room and say Manhattan is done until the team has gone three games above .500 or other on the field goals are achieved. It is time to "take the decal off the helmet" until it is earned.
* For this restructuring to be complete, Dan Campbell must fire Kevin Coyle. Coyle is the biggest barrier between the coaching staff and players. The schism is so deep that nothing will ultimately change if Coyle is on staff.
* From there, Campbell needs real lineup changes. Brandon Albert will return to LT. Billy Turner needs to go to one of the guard positions for his physical play and run blocking. Devante Parker needs Greg Jennings' reps. On defense, Koa Misi must go to MLB, Chris McCain to SLB, Zach Bowman needs more reps at CB and Michael Thomas need to play FS full-time. The defense needs to put its most intelligent players on the field. In McCain’s case, they need a dose of his athletic ability. Kelvin Sheppard cannot play anymore and Zach Vigil is not ready. Use Bowman’s veteran savvy and length at CB. Walt Aikens has made too many mistakes to trust.
* Schematic changes such as sticking with the run more, moving Suh around and disguising blitzes need to be stressed.
* Props to Steve Ross for making this bold move. Honestly, I did not think Sunday night he would.
* However, that said, not too much credit should go to Ross. He should have fired Philbin last year and allowed Mike Tannenbaum to hire his own GM and HC. We would have a FO and coaching staff with the same vision going into the years ahead. Instead we are in this fog of cobbling something together week to week with the attempt of establishing that vision for the organization starting in January 2015. It is completely too bad the owner doubled down on Philbin. Imagine if Tannenbaum was allowed to hire Dan Quinn? Rex Ryan? Hue Jackson?
* From this point forward management, must remind the players they do not make the decisions. The inmates do not run the asylum. Philbin and others had to go, but now it is time to back the coaches put in front of them.
* So much for that "Green Bay South" offense that Joe Philbin was supposed to bring.
* It was tiring over the past four years of Philbin supporters making excuses for things that went wrong with the team. "It was Ireland's fault", "it was Sherman's fault" etc. Joe Philbin was more than responsible for the mediocre at best results the past few years.
* I will say it one more time: Joe Philbin iis not a leader of men.
* I will say it one more time: Joe Philbin should have never have been hired because he never had to make a game day decision in Green Bay. He never called the plays.
* Notice that Dennis Hickey was absent from the presser yesterday? Once again, once and for all, Mike Tannenbaum runs this team. Dennis Hickey is done at the end of the year.
**** Now, the season is on the players. The head coach that was holding the team back for years is gone...I agree with that premise. However, now that he is out, it is time to put up or shut up. It is time show their talent and their ability to play hard for each other. Time for Tannehill, Suh, Grimes, Wake, Miller, Landry, Misi, Jones to all start playing like top shelf talent. It is time to make everything from game changing plays to the small ones that add up. The season ahead is not on Dan Campbell...it is on the men that make up the 53 man roster.
* I cannot describe how much I am pulling for Dan Campbell. He is in a tough spot to get his opportunity...maybe his only opportunity. While he knows, he is in a tough spot, he is still taking on the challenge. Here is hoping he finds success this season.
* Whether Dan Campbell succeeds or not who knows. However, this was the right move to make. The team had tuned out the head coach (longer then this season) and it was time to move on. It was obvious week after week that things Philbin stressed during the week never transpired on Sunday. Miami at least has a chance to move in another direction and assess what it has. In the end, keeping Philbin on was never going to work anyway.
* It is vital that Dan Campbell is given a chance to see what he can do. Many are expecting this immediate turnaround. I am not sure that happens. He is taking on a Herculean task of changing everything from the culture to the scheme the team intends to use...and trying to alter it over a two week period. While we want wins, I think we should at first measure other aspects of the game such as effort level, how fast the team starts and do they finish? If the team wins, fantastic. However, I want to see a team play with energy and zeal. I want to see a team make plays that other teams make. I want to see an improving team.
* If the team makes mistakes at 100 MPH, we should accept that in the short-term. No more negative plays for being apathetic, not knowing where to be or miscommunicating.
* Darren Rizzi helping Dan Campbell with clock management is going to be huge for the young coach.
* How much of breathe of fresh air was Campbell's press conference. The energy, challenging players to get better, talking and sounding like he meant it when talking about being aggressive and physical. Personally, I am a "blue collar" football guy. It is music to my ears to hear a Dolphins coach talk about their philosophy in such a way that they want to punch the other team in the lips. Whoever heard that presser, had to be ready to follow Campbell into competition.
* I love Campbell's coaching tree. From Bill Parcells to Sean Payton, there is a positive lineage. Plus, I was taken aback about former teammates that raved about his character. Also, while it does not matter as much in other sports, the fact that Campbell played ten years in the game is vital to the circumstance the Fins are in now. Hearing complaints about the type and length of practices is not a good omen. The idea that Campbell laced them up before becoming a coach makes his words more authentic at this juncture.
* I love that Campbell is not from Philbin’s coaching tree.
* From this point forward, "Manhattan" needs to be closed. In fact, I would call the D-linemen in that set up the special place in the locker room and say Manhattan is done until the team has gone three games above .500 or other on the field goals are achieved. It is time to "take the decal off the helmet" until it is earned.
* For this restructuring to be complete, Dan Campbell must fire Kevin Coyle. Coyle is the biggest barrier between the coaching staff and players. The schism is so deep that nothing will ultimately change if Coyle is on staff.
* From there, Campbell needs real lineup changes. Brandon Albert will return to LT. Billy Turner needs to go to one of the guard positions for his physical play and run blocking. Devante Parker needs Greg Jennings' reps. On defense, Koa Misi must go to MLB, Chris McCain to SLB, Zach Bowman needs more reps at CB and Michael Thomas need to play FS full-time. The defense needs to put its most intelligent players on the field. In McCain’s case, they need a dose of his athletic ability. Kelvin Sheppard cannot play anymore and Zach Vigil is not ready. Use Bowman’s veteran savvy and length at CB. Walt Aikens has made too many mistakes to trust.
* Schematic changes such as sticking with the run more, moving Suh around and disguising blitzes need to be stressed.
* Props to Steve Ross for making this bold move. Honestly, I did not think Sunday night he would.
* However, that said, not too much credit should go to Ross. He should have fired Philbin last year and allowed Mike Tannenbaum to hire his own GM and HC. We would have a FO and coaching staff with the same vision going into the years ahead. Instead we are in this fog of cobbling something together week to week with the attempt of establishing that vision for the organization starting in January 2015. It is completely too bad the owner doubled down on Philbin. Imagine if Tannenbaum was allowed to hire Dan Quinn? Rex Ryan? Hue Jackson?
* From this point forward management, must remind the players they do not make the decisions. The inmates do not run the asylum. Philbin and others had to go, but now it is time to back the coaches put in front of them.
* So much for that "Green Bay South" offense that Joe Philbin was supposed to bring.
* It was tiring over the past four years of Philbin supporters making excuses for things that went wrong with the team. "It was Ireland's fault", "it was Sherman's fault" etc. Joe Philbin was more than responsible for the mediocre at best results the past few years.
* I will say it one more time: Joe Philbin iis not a leader of men.
* I will say it one more time: Joe Philbin should have never have been hired because he never had to make a game day decision in Green Bay. He never called the plays.
* Notice that Dennis Hickey was absent from the presser yesterday? Once again, once and for all, Mike Tannenbaum runs this team. Dennis Hickey is done at the end of the year.
**** Now, the season is on the players. The head coach that was holding the team back for years is gone...I agree with that premise. However, now that he is out, it is time to put up or shut up. It is time show their talent and their ability to play hard for each other. Time for Tannehill, Suh, Grimes, Wake, Miller, Landry, Misi, Jones to all start playing like top shelf talent. It is time to make everything from game changing plays to the small ones that add up. The season ahead is not on Dan Campbell...it is on the men that make up the 53 man roster.
* I cannot describe how much I am pulling for Dan Campbell. He is in a tough spot to get his opportunity...maybe his only opportunity. While he knows, he is in a tough spot, he is still taking on the challenge. Here is hoping he finds success this season.
