Posts Tagged ‘jeff ireland’

Sparano Gives Hints Taylor is All But Gone

While it’s not exactly the world’s best kept secret that there is tension between the Dolphins and Jason Taylor, the writing about him not being part of the team in 2008 seems even more evident after new coach Tony Sparano spoke out today during a voluntary team practice with just Taylor not there. The new [...]

Long is the Pick; Fins Set to Make Jake Long the #1 Pick in the Draft

The NFL Draft may not be as exciting on Saturday, as today the Dolphins sealed the deal with their newest player, as the team held a press conference announcing the signing of Michigan tackle Jake Long. The deal is being reported as for five years at $57.75 million, with $30 million guaranteed. The team had [...]

Fins with Interest in Saints LB Simoneau?

Today’s South Florida Sun-Sentinel is reporting that the Dolphins may have some interest in Saints linebacker Mark Simoneau.  The 31-year-old had a solid season for the Saints in 2007, but it appears they want to move on and get another linebacker in there for the 08 season either through free agency or the draft.  There [...]

Fins First Pick on the Market Says Ireland

If anyone wants the first pick to this years NFL Draft in April – just call the Miami Dolphins.  Today’s Orlando Sun-Sentinal is reporting that the Dolphins have opened the door to the highest bidder for this April’s #1 pick in the draft.  Jeff Ireland, new Fins GM, said on NFL Network when it came [...]

Dolphins Snag Sparano As Head Coach

Tony Sparano is the new head coach of the Dolphins.  He is the eighth head coach in team history.  Sparano held the title of assistant head coach/offensive line with the Dallas Cowboys this past season.  He replaces Cam Cameron, who was fired after leading the Dolphins to a francise-worst 1-and-15 record.  It was his debut season [...]

Report: Sparano May be Named Dolphins Coach Today

The Dolphins impending decision to name Cowboys assistant Tony Sparano as their new head coach could come in a press conference as early as today according to the Palm Beach Post. Tuesday new Fins GM Jeff Ireland flew to Dallas to pick up Sparano, and by the end of the night he was having dinner [...]

Turnover Continues as Cameron Fired as Head Coach

  Not much of a shock here, as after a 1-15 nightmare, the Dolphins have canned Cam Cameron as their head coach, meaning that when the fish take the field for the first time in 2008, they will have their fifth coach in five seasons. The move was expected as new head man Bill Parcells [...]

Ireland Hired on as New Dolphins General Manager

The Dolphins have themselves a new GM, as the team has announced the hiring of Jeff Ireland.  The 37-year-old had spent the last seven seasons in player personnel with the Cowboys, being tight with Bill Parcells.  “Jeff Ireland certainly was an important part of this organization,” said Cowboys coach Wade Phillips. “Miami has done a [...]