DKphin
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God help us. Listen, I like Ryan, but from the previous years of watching him he is not go to win without a lot of help. If we do not surround him with some really exceptional players(both offense and defense), we are not going anywhere. I told the people I watch the games with that he is Trent Dilfer and we do not have the team that the Ravens had.
New Miami Dolphins offensive coordinator Clyde Christensen responds to a question during a news conference Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016, in Davie, Fla. Lynne Sladky AP
When Clyde Christensen interacts with Ryan Tannehill, the Dolphins’ new offensive coordinator tries to channel Randy Newman.
Christensen’s message: You’ve got a friend in me.
“It’s a lonely position in this league,” Christensen said Thursday. “It’s lonely in the locker room, it’s lonely on the street. It’s hard to find friends. It’s kind of a unique position.
“So I always felt like the No. 1 job I have is to be an ally, to be a safe place where a guy can talk and communicate and have a relationship where you can bounce things off and generate ideas.”
If Christensen’s deeds match his words, he’s already an upgrade over the Dolphins’ previous offensive coordinator.
Bill Lazor was fired midseason, in large part, because of his dysfunctional relationship with Tannehill. The Dolphins quarterback couldn’t audible and had very little input in the game plan.
Christensen, introduced to South Florida media Thursday, seems determined not to repeat those mistakes.
“I visited with him and his wife [Lauren] when I came in for the interview and had a great breakfast with them,” Christensen said. “I’ve been extremely impressed with him. He’s been extremely productive and he’s played some awful long stretches of good football and seems to have all the things you’re looking for: a guy who wants to be good, who has it in perspective. I’m really looking forward to seeing him on the field a little bit.”
Christensen will be able to focus all his energy on jump-starting Tannehill because he won’t call plays. Adam Gase will.
But his fingerprints will be all over the Dolphins’ system, which will have elements of what the Colts and Broncos ran with Peyton Manning.
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article57090368.html
New Miami Dolphins offensive coordinator Clyde Christensen responds to a question during a news conference Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016, in Davie, Fla. Lynne Sladky AP
When Clyde Christensen interacts with Ryan Tannehill, the Dolphins’ new offensive coordinator tries to channel Randy Newman.
Christensen’s message: You’ve got a friend in me.
“It’s a lonely position in this league,” Christensen said Thursday. “It’s lonely in the locker room, it’s lonely on the street. It’s hard to find friends. It’s kind of a unique position.
“So I always felt like the No. 1 job I have is to be an ally, to be a safe place where a guy can talk and communicate and have a relationship where you can bounce things off and generate ideas.”
If Christensen’s deeds match his words, he’s already an upgrade over the Dolphins’ previous offensive coordinator.
Bill Lazor was fired midseason, in large part, because of his dysfunctional relationship with Tannehill. The Dolphins quarterback couldn’t audible and had very little input in the game plan.
Christensen, introduced to South Florida media Thursday, seems determined not to repeat those mistakes.
“I visited with him and his wife [Lauren] when I came in for the interview and had a great breakfast with them,” Christensen said. “I’ve been extremely impressed with him. He’s been extremely productive and he’s played some awful long stretches of good football and seems to have all the things you’re looking for: a guy who wants to be good, who has it in perspective. I’m really looking forward to seeing him on the field a little bit.”
Christensen will be able to focus all his energy on jump-starting Tannehill because he won’t call plays. Adam Gase will.
But his fingerprints will be all over the Dolphins’ system, which will have elements of what the Colts and Broncos ran with Peyton Manning.
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article57090368.html
