TheKillerNacho Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 On 1/7/2019 at 10:46 AM, cddolphin said: Dolphins cancelled their interview with Fangio (more accurately they never scheduled it). They've interviewed Flores, Bieniemy, Allen and Richard with Rizzi still to come. Why would we not pursue Fangio? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericsvibe Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 16 minutes ago, TheKillerNacho said: Why would we not pursue Fangio? It appears that Fangio wasn't interested in the Dolphins, and once the Dolphins determined that, they didn't bother interviewing him. So right now, the rumor is that Richard, Flores, and Rizzi are the top choices. Rizzi wasn't interviewed because the Dolphins brass already know him. A second round of interviews are being set up right now, so the coaching search may last beyond this weekend if both Dallas and New England win. In fact, one coach may benefit over the other if their team gets eliminated. If for instance the Patriots make it to the Super Bowl, the Dolphins might favor picking another HC they like that is available. This could ultimately help Rizzi, if all things being equal, he can be hired now, instead of waiting for February. It appears that either the Dolphins didn't want a college HC, or that no one was interested, as it has been reported that no other candidates are expected to be interviewed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKillerNacho Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 18 minutes ago, ericsvibe said: It appears that Fangio wasn't interested in the Dolphins, and once the Dolphins determined that, they didn't bother interviewing him. So right now, the rumor is that Richard, Flores, and Rizzi are the top choices. Rizzi wasn't interviewed because the Dolphins brass already know him. A second round of interviews are being set up right now, so the coaching search may last beyond this weekend if both Dallas and New England win. In fact, one coach may benefit over the other if their team gets eliminated. If for instance the Patriots make it to the Super Bowl, the Dolphins might favor picking another HC they like that is available. This could ultimately help Rizzi, if all things being equal, he can be hired now, instead of waiting for February. It appears that either the Dolphins didn't want a college HC, or that no one was interested, as it has been reported that no other candidates are expected to be interviewed. Of those three, Richard is probably the best case scenario... I like Rizzi but I'm not sure hiring within the organization makes sense, given that I'd prefer we get a whole new staff. Weird that he's not been given an interview though... sure, the Dolphins brass know him, but there are things that they'd likely want to discuss with him regarding the role of HC. I also heard some buzz about Dennis Allen. He's not considered a top candidate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetsujin Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Are assistants on contracts with an expiration, like players? I wonder if Rizzi leaves sometime if he isn't truly considered this time around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoleINGout Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 I totally see Brian Flores going to Miami. Chris Hogan too in free agency. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rgossett07 Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Obviously reading that Rizzi has gotten endorsements from almost everyone that ever came through Miami is great. The problem is he has been in Miami for nearly 10 years. My one question would be "What relationships do you have with other Coordinators to fill out your staff?" Only one coordinator that has come through Miami in the last 10 years is worth a look and that's Vance Joseph for DC. He may not even be available or want to come back. Not sure he could attract the right staff to make an impact. Kris Richard seems like the most logical choice at this point. Young, defensive minded and proven that he can develop players. I'd be curious to see who he brings in as OC. He coached as a grad assistant at USC under Carroll. Don't be surprised if Sarkisian is on the short list for OC. (Dan Quinn was a Pete Carroll disciple. Sark got the job in Atl due to that relationship... get where i'm going here?) He openly admits Pete Carroll is a mentor. Darrell Bevell is also a strong possibility given his years in Seattle with Richard as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rgossett07 Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 18 minutes ago, Rgossett07 said: Obviously reading that Rizzi has gotten endorsements from almost everyone that ever came through Miami is great. The problem is he has been in Miami for nearly 10 years. My one question would be "What relationships do you have with other Coordinators to fill out your staff?" Only one coordinator that has come through Miami in the last 10 years is worth a look and that's Vance Joseph for DC. He may not even be available or want to come back. Not sure he could attract the right staff to make an impact. Kris Richard seems like the most logical choice at this point. Young, defensive minded and proven that he can develop players. I'd be curious to see who he brings in as OC. He coached as a grad assistant at USC under Carroll. Don't be surprised if Sarkisian is on the short list for OC. (Dan Quinn was a Pete Carroll disciple. Sark got the job in Atl due to that relationship... get where i'm going here?) He openly admits Pete Carroll is a mentor. Darrell Bevell is also a strong possibility given his years in Seattle with Richard as well. Doing some additional digging.... Rizzi and Greg Schiano were at Rutgers together. Another name he could be dropping as a possible DC. Coincidence it was announced he would not be returning to OH State?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinSting Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 2 hours ago, Rgossett07 said: Doing some additional digging.... Rizzi and Greg Schiano were at Rutgers together. Another name he could be dropping as a possible DC. Coincidence it was announced he would not be returning to OH State?? Our two OSU LB's would prolly like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrubes20 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 I'm fine with any of the rumored 3 (Richards/Flores/Rizzi), tbh. Expectations are going to be very, very low while the rebuild takes place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericsvibe Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Fangio was just hired as the Broncos HC, so we now know why he wasn't interested in Miami. At this point, the Bengals, Jets, and Dolphins are all that is left. I really hope that Dallas looses this weekend, and that the Patriots win. I want fate to nudge the Dolphins towards Richard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoleINGout Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 11 minutes ago, ericsvibe said: Fangio was just hired as the Broncos HC, so we now know why he wasn't interested in Miami. At this point, the Bengals, Jets, and Dolphins are all that is left. I really hope that Dallas looses this weekend, and that the Patriots win. I want fate to nudge the Dolphins towards Richard. Richard > Flores Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampbilly Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 1 hour ago, DoleINGout said: Richard > Flores I would definitely prefer Richard over Flores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cddolphin Posted January 10, 2019 Author Share Posted January 10, 2019 22 hours ago, Swampbilly said: I would definitely prefer Richard over Flores. With Fangio out of the running (or never in the running) Richard is the last candidate I can truly get excited about. I love the fact that he is 'cross-trained', so to speak; he has been a DB coach, a DC, as well as a passing-game coordinator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKillerNacho Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 5 hours ago, cddolphin said: With Fangio out of the running (or never in the running) Richard is the last candidate I can truly get excited about. I love the fact that he is 'cross-trained', so to speak; he has been a DB coach, a DC, as well as a passing-game coordinator. If the Harbaughs are indeed not an option, Kris Richard is the best case scenario at this point. Of course, I'm not so optimistic he's an improvement over Gase. Meh. Being a Dolphins fan sucks, sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampbilly Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 Steelers have released RB coach James Saxon. Saxon was a former Dolphin player at FB and our RB coach from 08-2010. Given his success with the Steelers RBs I wouldn’t mind bringing back Saxon in the same capacity. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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