Bumrush
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EDIT: I agree with the decision to keep Wannstedt
As someone that bashed Wannstedt last year before and after the devastating NE loss and bashed him all season long, I can't say I disagree with the decision to keep him. This is based on several reasons.
1) Tradition- Don Shula was the ultimate professional and role model in the community. He brought honor, integrity and consistency to this organization. When JJ came here he flaunted the legacy of Shula and Marino and could not handle the pressure. Wannstedt, on the other hand, has honored the tradition and legacy of the Miami Dolphins. He is a hard working individual that represents this team professionally and honorably.
2) Former Dolphins and Current Dolphins Support Wannstedt- The reports are that Wayne had everyone from Don Shula to Dan Marino involved in this decision. These cornerstones of our franchise are obviously on Dave’s side and understand better than any of us how hard it is to remain consistent in the NFL. Shula and Marino did not carry a Lombardi together and are both aware of how many different variables have to go in you favor to win it all.
3) The way the team played the last two weeks – All over the NFL, teams with lame-duck coaches have given up like a bunch of cowards. Look at teams like the Giants, Raiders Redskins, ect.. On the other hand, you have players on this team that support the coach and played a heck of a game when his job was supposedly on the line. Love or hate Fiedler he came up big for his coach. So did Chambers and so did our Defense. This says a lot about how the players view their coach.
4) 10-6 – Our record was not that bad this year and we were two missed field goals away from being 12-4.
5) No more dual-duties – By bringing in a strong GM you eliminate his weakest flaw. A strong GM will give Dave the ability to focus on football and motivating his players rather than screwing around with the draft and other time consuming GM activities.
In conclusion, I’m happy to see that Dave will be back. He has handeled himself well with all the pressure around him and deserves another shot. Hopefully he can make changes at the QB position and can continue to help grow the offense. I like Wannstedt as a person and wish him nothing but success next year as the coach of our team.
As someone that bashed Wannstedt last year before and after the devastating NE loss and bashed him all season long, I can't say I disagree with the decision to keep him. This is based on several reasons.
1) Tradition- Don Shula was the ultimate professional and role model in the community. He brought honor, integrity and consistency to this organization. When JJ came here he flaunted the legacy of Shula and Marino and could not handle the pressure. Wannstedt, on the other hand, has honored the tradition and legacy of the Miami Dolphins. He is a hard working individual that represents this team professionally and honorably.
2) Former Dolphins and Current Dolphins Support Wannstedt- The reports are that Wayne had everyone from Don Shula to Dan Marino involved in this decision. These cornerstones of our franchise are obviously on Dave’s side and understand better than any of us how hard it is to remain consistent in the NFL. Shula and Marino did not carry a Lombardi together and are both aware of how many different variables have to go in you favor to win it all.
3) The way the team played the last two weeks – All over the NFL, teams with lame-duck coaches have given up like a bunch of cowards. Look at teams like the Giants, Raiders Redskins, ect.. On the other hand, you have players on this team that support the coach and played a heck of a game when his job was supposedly on the line. Love or hate Fiedler he came up big for his coach. So did Chambers and so did our Defense. This says a lot about how the players view their coach.
4) 10-6 – Our record was not that bad this year and we were two missed field goals away from being 12-4.
5) No more dual-duties – By bringing in a strong GM you eliminate his weakest flaw. A strong GM will give Dave the ability to focus on football and motivating his players rather than screwing around with the draft and other time consuming GM activities.
In conclusion, I’m happy to see that Dave will be back. He has handeled himself well with all the pressure around him and deserves another shot. Hopefully he can make changes at the QB position and can continue to help grow the offense. I like Wannstedt as a person and wish him nothing but success next year as the coach of our team.
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