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Ross: "We're headed in the right direction"

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"When I bought the team I made a commitment that I would create a winning organization, consistently, and also enhance the stadium and make this a great place. Well, I didn't succeed in the first part yet, but that will change, and I know that we're headed in the right direction," Ross said.

He subsequently offered insight into his thinking in retaining Joe Philbin as coach and in the recent hiring of Mike Tannenbaum as executive vice president of football operations.

The latter has been criticized as creating an unusual and confusing management structure. It has also been viewed as a demotion for General Manager Dennis Hickey, who now reports to Tannenbaum.

"Dennis Hickey is still in full control of the draft and the 53-man roster," Ross said. "There's a lot of other things that go into creating an organization when he needs to really optimize the play on the field. I think Mike will help us get there.

"I think that we have an organization [that's] structured that will work with people that will complement each other and bring strengths to the organization that it didn't otherwise have. Football is a lot more complex game than it used to be. Looking for that competitive edge is a hard thing to find. It's not a question of power struggles, it's a matter of making sure all of your I's are dotted and T's crossed."

The Dolphins have yet to make the playoffs since Ross took full control in early 2009. That includes the past three seasons under Philbin when they finished 7-9, 8-8 and 8-8.

Losses in three of the final four games prevented the record from showing the progress that Ross had demanded of the season and led to surprise and disappointment among fans when Philbin wasn't fired.

Ross hinted that the improvement of quarterback Ryan Tannehill likely factored into the decision to keep Philbin.

I think there's a lot of reason to be optimistic that we're on our way. I think you saw the development of Ryan and a lot of the other younger players," Ross said. "You see all of these teams making these coaching changes, and you can see that none of them have quarterbacks — most of them don't. So I think that bodes well for the future and that we can really build something."
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http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/fl-dolphins-owner-ross-0120-20150119-story.html



Speaking for myself, I'm not very optimistic "we're on our way".
 
I think Ross should hire Cam Cameron as head of PR.

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Couldn't help but to think of this



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When you are trying to get somewhere and the craft you are traveling in (whether boat, car or plane) stalls out, the trip usually doesn't end well...


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I tried to tell you guys. Can't wait til next year.

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While many don't like the Mike T hire, it's hard to dispute it's a step in the right direction. But keeping the coaching staff is treading water for a year. I hate flushing a season down the drain but it's inevitable in my opinion. The good news is the coaching staff will be replaced though I have a feeling the selection is going to be less than desireable. I have this nagging feeling that the Mangenius will be roaming the sidelines.
 
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