Report: Miami Dolphins Favorites To Land Jeff Fisher
by Ryan Van Bibber on Jan 4, 2012 1:42 PM CST
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PrintThe Miami Dolphins interviewed Jeff Fisher yesterday for their head coaching vacancy. According to Mike Silver at Yahoo Sports, the Dolphins are now the favorites to land Fisher, the biggest name in the coaching market at the moment. Silver's report also says that the Rams are interviewing Fisher on Wednesday and Thursday, but the team has not confirmed that report.
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And why exactly are the Dolphins the leading candidates for Fisher? Dolphins owner Stephen Ross rolled out the red carpet for Fisher, an interview befitting the one percent of the one percent. It wasn't so much the private helicopter ride they gave Fisher as it was a symbol of the team's willingness to do what it takes to field a winner. Something the less ostentatious Bud Adams
Silver's report also pushed back against the idea that Fisher prefers a team with an entrenched starting quarterback.
Fisher, who spent much of 2011 season watching NFL game tapes, was highly impressed by the talent on the Dolphins' roster among other things. And while the Dolphins still have an unsettled quarterback situation, this is not a deal-breaker for Fisher. Contrary to some reports, he is not 100-percent sold on the Rams' Sam Bradford as a franchise quarterback, either.
The biggest takeaway from this report isn't that Fisher prefers the Dolphins; that information is still firmly rooted in the rumor mill. This report appears more than anything to be about negotiations, specifically creating leverage for Fisher on the market. And here's the biggest tell:
The biggest potential obstacle to a deal between the two parties may be Kroenke (or, if he were so motivated, [Jerry] Jones) blowing him away with an even more compelling pitch.
The key takeaway: any team that wants Fisher is going to have to pony up. That's not really a surprise. Jim Harbaugh got a $5 million per year deal from the 49ers with no prior NFL head coaching experience.
Keep that in mind when you read the many, many reports about the Rams' head coaching search.
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I knew it!!
It was the helicopter ride!! Shit!
Wolf. Wolfgang Wolf
by dbcouver on Jan 4, 2012 1:56 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Typical Rams
Cant pony up the money for the big fish and are gonna settle for a minnow
Note to Douglas M: Remember that 99% of what I say involves BS
by King Sam Rules! on Jan 4, 2012 1:56 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Fisher may have experience
but I’m not sold on him being a “big fish”. Let the Phins pay him and potentially gain 5 years of mediocrity. I’m actually liking the Dolphin’s guy that was mentioned earlier or even Jay Gruden. Hell, anyone is an upgrade at this point.
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"Hell was Mark Levoir even in camp? Who is Mark Levoir? Who am I? Wtf is going on?"
- Bralidore
you are not sold on fisher
but will take anyone?
Just saying, Fisher would be an improvement, but I think we could do better
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"Hell was Mark Levoir even in camp? Who is Mark Levoir? Who am I? Wtf is going on?"
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maybe if we got lucky
at this point i am fed up with trying the luck card. he is the most proven coach on the market at present. not many coaches would have done as well working with adams all those years.
Careful.
Rams Nation was screaming “Anyone is an improvement!” after the Linehan debacle.
"Fac Fortia et Patere"
by FailureDrill on Jan 4, 2012 3:13 PM CST via Android app up reply actions
Point noted...
this team has been dumped on by 2 failed regimes in a row, with the second WORSE.. never thought I would say that
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It really is depressing to just read that.
"Fac Fortia et Patere"
by FailureDrill on Jan 4, 2012 3:33 PM CST via Android app up reply actions
All these reports go back and forth
So I won’t believe any of them until Fisher is named coach somewhere
This.
Rumors, whispers, assumptions and speculation. They’re all a bitch.
"Fac Fortia et Patere"
by FailureDrill on Jan 4, 2012 2:00 PM CST via Android app up reply actions
This
because I heard today on 101 espy Bernie had John Clayton on and Clayton said he thought we were the favorites to get JF so who knows until he signs with a team.
yeah, i hope for your sake the espy's werent involved, those are awful
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by King Sam Rules! on Jan 4, 2012 2:37 PM CST up reply actions
Easily my favorite SBN commenter handle to say out loud.
Just rolls off the tongue.
"Fac Fortia et Patere"
by FailureDrill on Jan 4, 2012 2:41 PM CST via Android app up reply actions
And this is why I don't buy these reports
ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Jeff Fisher: “It’ll be between the #Dolphins & #Rams. … I think ppl around the league believe Rams have an edge.”
I was just starting the like the idea of Fisher
I hope he is just playing games to get more money.
Did anyone see that video of school of soft knocks or whatever it was called?
This is what Fisher is gonna do to the Rams:
Imagine the Rams are the guy and Fisher is the girl, check it out….
They will notice and they will giggle.
link
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/from-aww-to-awkward-ucla-jumbotron-marriage-proposal-turned-down/
They will notice and they will giggle.
Bitch
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by King Sam Rules! on Jan 4, 2012 2:08 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Your line at the bottom is oddly situational here
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by King Sam Rules! on Jan 4, 2012 2:30 PM CST up reply actions
It's just as well...
She wasn’t exactly a smokin hot babe. I mean the chick wears a friggin grey suit jacket to a basketball game? I would imagine being on the UCLA campus, there’d be plenty of pretty young things around willing to ease a dude’s pain!
Could have atleast said yea on camera, damn cold blooded..
Bradford + Blackmon = Secondaries Beware
by RG31 on Jan 4, 2012 2:21 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
If we are trying to beat the helicopter,here is what i am willing to offer:
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by King Sam Rules! on Jan 4, 2012 2:36 PM CST up reply actions
I will be so pissed if the Rams don't so much as interview the guy.
Forget the chopper. Buy him a limo!
Formerly JBaccSTL. Been losing sleep over Rams football since 1999.
Buy him a strip club full of porn stars
His moustache gives me feeling that’s what he holding out for
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by King Sam Rules! on Jan 4, 2012 2:09 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Was Daddy Demoff
on that helicopter ride? He can’t let this happen! Get a damn dragon, scoop Fish up at his crib, and fly him to St. Lou
Lighten up Francis. (Movie: Stripes)
Fisher left and didn’t sign a contract. Knuff said. He wants us as much as we want him. Pick your GM or go to a state that has 3 teams that can NOT fill a wash basket for attendance.
http://www.codex99.com/illustration/images/foster/songbird_sm.jpg
Let me tell you why Fisher will sign with us
I’m lookin at the pic of Ross above, and one thing is clearly missing………a thick, beautiful mustache. When Fish and Kroenke get in the same room, they’ll be picking appetizer fallout from each others staches and talkin about getting this franchise out of the gutter
It's a good thing I put that pic of Kate on here so people can wipe that image you just created out of their minds
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by King Sam Rules! on Jan 4, 2012 2:42 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I'm more interested in who will be OC and DC
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"Hell was Mark Levoir even in camp? Who is Mark Levoir? Who am I? Wtf is going on?"
- Bralidore
what do you mean
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I guess my point there
was that he seems to have slid past the ‘housecleaning,’ and whether or not there’s speculation of him taking a job elsewhere (HC, or otherwise), he’s still a part of the organization. That leads me to believe that if he’s not to look elsewhere, he’s our OC next year. Maybe for continuity purposes. Not sure…
I assume you're speaking about McD
I’m sure the new HC will make the decision on that… no guarantee he will be here
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lol because I'm an editor means nothing
I’m a pee-on just like everyone else
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That's always a plus
And hopefully you live in a southern climate
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ouch.. well here in FL it got down to 29
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watch the cardboard... all it takes is a spark
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Glad to hear you're in "Good Hands"
What do you read for a magazine.. “Betr Crates and Cartons?”
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I will say this
if Jeff Fisher were here, Thad Lewis would still be on the roster. He likes mobile QB’s
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Young-Fisher Reunion? xD
Bradford + Blackmon = Secondaries Beware
by RG31 on Jan 4, 2012 2:59 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
lol
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That being said,
would it make sense for Jeff to get us to trade Sam and take RGIII in the 1st?
Please no!!!!!!!!!!!!
They will notice and they will giggle.
don't laught.. he prefers qb's of the mobile variety
That said, would he do it? Doubt it due to the financials
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but he's stated he's not confident Sam is a franchise QB so who knows
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My campaign back on? lol
Bradford + Blackmon = Secondaries Beware
by RG31 on Jan 4, 2012 3:04 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
He likes mobile QB’s?
Fisher Likes QB’s With Heart And A Will To Win. Young Had Neither.
by Ben Bojorquez on Jan 4, 2012 5:09 PM CST up reply actions
I will give you that!
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Scenario:
Fisher hired, trades Sam to Miami for their pick, drafts RG3 and we get Blackmon
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+2nd and 5th pick
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So my campaign is back on!!!
Bradford to Miami!
Bradford + Blackmon = Secondaries Beware
by RG31 on Jan 4, 2012 3:06 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
fisher would absolutely not trade bradford
even if he wanted to stan would not allow it. but jeff is not that kind of guy. he had a mobile qb but that does not mean that is what he craves. he preferred kerry over vince and collins was a sitting duck. he wants a qb with a level head and sam is all that.
Would suck for me though because I have a Toy Poodle named Bradford
and they live to be up to 20 years old
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Is robert or griffin that big of a change?
Bradford + Blackmon = Secondaries Beware
by RG31 on Jan 4, 2012 3:08 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
lmao!
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lol too late now! he's 1.5 years old
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Disclaimer: Not lobbying for it
I like Sam, i think with weapons and protection he could be pro bowl caliber and HOF material!
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but with Fisher and new blood... who knows!
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Me neither and honestly I want him to stay a ram
It’s nice to see someone (besides me and KSR) still think Sam has massive potential, I just like messin with people about Bradford to Miami (my pipe dream)
Bradford + Blackmon = Secondaries Beware
by RG31 on Jan 4, 2012 3:12 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I do not
dispute the potential. I just want to see him take charge and act as if losing pisses him off. The ho hum look he posses coming off the field after being beat down or throwing an int drives me crazy. As I said before Clemens showed more emotion in his short stint. I know I am going to hear Sam isnt that type of guy but I can’t think of many pro bowl / HOF that didn’t have a little piss and vinegar. If you don’t show you care (by actions) at some point the team will begin to no believe in you.
agreed 100%
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Evan Silva
Miami Herald reports #Dolphins owner Stephen Ross “will not be outbid financially” for top HC target Jeff Fisher.
Formerly JBaccSTL. Been losing sleep over Rams football since 1999.
there ya go
Frankly I think Fisher is overrated
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I say with an avatar feauturing 1,000's of dollars
Formerly JBaccSTL. Been losing sleep over Rams football since 1999.
Anyone else having trouble with twitter?
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More from Silva
ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Jeff Fisher: “It’ll be between the #Dolphins & #Rams. … I think ppl around the league believe Rams have an edge.”
Formerly JBaccSTL. Been losing sleep over Rams football since 1999.
Referring to what someone said earlier...
What is the situation at DC right now? Did Ken Flajole ever get fired? What are the chances he stays on board and if he does, what defense would he be running?
The team is so far away...yet so close...
Flajole is gone. I never really considered him an actual DC.
I don’t think he ever called a play. Spagnuolo made 100% of the shots on defense.
Formerly JBaccSTL. Been losing sleep over Rams football since 1999.
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