Players loving Philbin, Kevin Burnett recalls Sparano's quote

[broccoli rob]

I can't justify it like that. He was a ****ty coach. He should have been fired. Period. Was Philbin not available that year? Let's say that was the case, or that they didn't want to bring a coach in with the shortened offseason (which is also nonsense, considering Harbaugh didn't seem to have a problem implementing his system in that time); that's basically saying "we're going to accept one more ****ty year with a ****ty coach so we can get our guy next year." If that's the case, why not truly tank the season and grab Andrew Luck?

That being said, I don't think that's the approach they took. I think they just made a stupid mistake in keeping Sparano a year too long.

I can agree with that. If Philbin does well, it'll ease the pain... Better justification? lol

[nyjunc]

news is slow, but the new PFT story is pretty interesting... Not much we didn't know already, except this quote....

It’s easy for Philbin to come off as charming, especially since Tony Sparano’s relationship with his team grew so sour. Linebacker

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recalled that when the Dolphins started the year 0-6, Sparano told the team: “‘You know what? If you guys want to lose and be 0-16 and get me out of here, no problem. But guess what? I’m not going to be the only one gone, and that’s just the reality of this business.’”

and the Jets think this guy is their savior?
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Wait til they get a few losses, Sparano will be talking like this once again.

So glad we have Philbin now

we won't be 0-6 and he won't be our HC.

[Gonzo]

I can agree with that. If Philbin does well, it'll ease the pain... Better justification? lol

Indeed.

[broccoli rob]

we won't be 0-6 and he won't be our HC.

I dont think you'll be 0-6, either. But If the Tebow experiment fails, and you fail to make the playoffs, NY will be calling for Rex's head. And WHO do you think is going to get the first shot at coaching the Jets? Not rocket science...

[dolpns13]

I cant tell you how many times I had to argue that the guy was a joke, not a motivator, and the players did not want to play for him. He was in way over his head. I keep bringing this up, but it was classic when Long laughed at him right in his face.

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"Players love Sparano." So funny hearing that from his supporters last year. The funny thing is, he pretty much is the only one gone, outside of the trash he continued to play (Colombo, etc.).

[Vaark]

Wonder how many "ya knows," "at the end of the day's," and "uh uh uh's" went into that embarrassing diatribe.

For self-preservation, players, when in the moment, really do need to be political.. but most of 'em aren't Vince Young or Antonio Cromartie-level functional morons; you would think as a player they'd prefer to follow the lead of someone whom they have reasonable confidence is smarter than they are.
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[dolpns13]

I would love nothing more than to have The Meatball coach the Jets!

I dont think you'll be 0-6, either. But If the Tebow experiment fails, and you fail to make the playoffs, NY will be calling for Rex's head. And WHO do you think is going to get the first shot at coaching the Jets? Not rocket science...

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Thats the thing.. They didnt think Meatball was smarter than they are.. And its likely he isnt.

Wonder how many "ya knows," "at the end of the day's," and "uh uh uh's" went into that embarrassing diatribe.

For self-preservation, players, when in the moment, really do need to be political.. but most of 'em aren't Vince Young or Antonio Cromartie-level functional morons; you would think as a player they'd prefer to follow the lead of someone whom they have reasonable confidence is smarter than they are.
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[broccoli rob]

I would love nothing more than to have The Meatball coach the Jets!

You will see Sparano as the head coach of the Jets at some point. Maybe not this year, and it may be shortlived, but its coming...

You heard it here first, folks!

[SuperMarksBros.]

we won't be 0-6 and he won't be our HC.

His 3rd and 9 running back draws in the red zone WILL make you pull your hair out. Sparano is conservative on steroids.

[dolpns13]

I can't justify it like that. He was a ****ty coach. He should have been fired. Period. Was Philbin not available that year? Let's say that was the case, or that they didn't want to bring a coach in with the shortened offseason (which is also nonsense, considering Harbaugh didn't seem to have a problem implementing his system in that time); that's basically saying "we're going to accept one more ****ty year with a ****ty coach so we can get our guy next year." If that's the case, why not truly tank the season and grab Andrew Luck?

That being said, I don't think that's the approach they took. I think they just made a stupid mistake in keeping Sparano a year too long.

Not only that, but they gave him a freakin extension because the DB's feelings were hurt.

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Even better, his 3rd and 18 play action passes

His 3rd and 9 running back draws in the red zone WILL make you pull your hair out. Sparano is conservative on steroids.