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Deberg_1990
01-16-2007, 11:56 AM
Could it be he doesnt want to compete with his daddy after he gets the boot from the Bolts??


http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/football/nfl/01/15/bc.fbn.dolphinscoach.ap/index.html



MIAMI (AP) -- New York Jets offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer withdrew from consideration for the Miami Dolphins' head coaching job Monday, further reducing their once-long list of candidates.

Former Atlanta Falcons coach Jim Mora Jr. visited the Dolphins' complex for a second interview Monday. The only other candidate known to have met twice with team officials is Georgia Tech coach Chan Gailey.

The team met with 12 coaches during the first round of interviews, which ended Wednesday.

It wasn't known why Schottenheimer pulled out of consideration. He's the son of Marty Schottenheimer, whose San Diego Chargers were eliminated from the playoffs Sunday by New England. The elder Schottenheimer's job could be in jeopardy, and if he's fired, there's speculation the Dolphins might pursue him.

Brian Schottenheimer, 33, was the Dolphins' youngest candidate. He has been an NFL assistant for eight seasons.

"I have withdrawn my name from consideration for the Miami Dolphins' head coaching vacancy," he said in a statement. "I am committed to the New York Jets."

The Jets made the playoffs this season, and their offense and quarterback Chad Pennington showed improvement in Schottenheimer's first year with the team.

"Brian's creative approach on offense was an integral part of our progress in the 2006 season," head coach Eric Mangini said in a statement. "I'm pleased he will remain with the Jets to build on that progress."

One candidate interviewed earlier by the Dolphins, former Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt, became head coach at Arizona on Sunday. Two others interviewed by Miami, Chicago Bears assistants Ron Rivera and Ron Turner, are unavailable for further talks while their team remains in the playoffs.

Also interviewed last week was Dolphins defensive coordinator Dom Capers, who then reached an agreement on a new three-year contract. It's unclear whether he remains in contention for the head job vacated when Nick Saban left for Alabama on Jan. 3.

2112
01-16-2007, 11:58 AM
"I have withdrawn my name from consideration for the Miami Dolphins' head coaching vacancy," he said in a statement. "I am committed to the New York Jets."

Translation:thanks for the raise Woody! :clap: :)

Dartgod
01-16-2007, 12:08 PM
Also interviewed last week was Dolphins defensive coordinator Dom Capers, who then reached an agreement on a new three-year contract. It's unclear whether he remains in contention for the head job vacated when Nick Saban left for Alabama on Jan. 3.
I don't understand this. Why extend his contract as a DC when you don't even have a head coach. Will the new coach not be allowed to bring in his own staff?

chagrin
01-16-2007, 01:01 PM
Don't know why they don't bring in Dennis Green

HemiEd
01-16-2007, 01:27 PM
Don't know why they don't bring in Dennis Green

Just a guess, but maybe it is because he sucks?

Buck
01-16-2007, 01:31 PM
A little off topic for this thread, but I didn't want to start another Marty Thread.

Igor Olshansky said Marty spoke to the team today and a decision should be made by noon pacific time (thats 30 minutes from now)

Brock
01-16-2007, 01:32 PM
Just a guess, but maybe it is because he sucks?

There is a distinct possibility.

2112
01-16-2007, 01:46 PM
I don't understand this. Why extend his contract as a DC when you don't even have a head coach. Will the new coach not be allowed to bring in his own staff?
Hyzinga is a ****ing moron when it comes to Football operations..they should have promoted Capers to Head Coach if they love him that much..

HemiEd
01-16-2007, 01:48 PM
There is a distinct possibility.

There seems to be some progress away from these continuously recycled coaches, but it does not seem fast enough for me.

FloridaMan88
01-16-2007, 01:51 PM
I don't get this at all. Brian Schottenheimer was an offensive coordinator for ONE season, and the Jets offense was ranked near the bottom of the NFL in most statistical categories.

Suddenly now he is ready to be a head coach??

2112
01-16-2007, 01:53 PM
I don't get this at all. Brian Schottenheimer was an offensive coordinator for ONE season, and the Jets offense was ranked near the bottom of the NFL in most statistical categories.

Suddenly now he is ready to be a head coach??
Although it was ranked near the bottom..the Jets had NO running game at all..and he was very creative keeping teams off balance with a limited QB.

freestater
01-16-2007, 01:53 PM
There seems to be some progress away from these continuously recycled coaches, but it does not seem fast enough for me.
BINGO!

I love what Schotty's done with our offense. Very happy to see him come back for another year. Go Jets!

Skip Towne
01-16-2007, 02:13 PM
Just a guess, but maybe it is because he sucks?
:LOL:

Skip Towne
01-16-2007, 02:32 PM
I just talked to my buddy who is a long time Dolphin fan. He really wants Marty.

eazyb81
01-16-2007, 02:34 PM
Reminds me of Mangino withdrawing his name from the Notre Dame coaching search a few years ago.

Deberg_1990
01-16-2007, 02:34 PM
I just talked to my buddy who is a long time Dolphin fan. He really wants Marty.

The Phins should bring in Marty to coach the regular season, then bring in Jimmy Johnson once the playoffs start.

Skip Towne
01-16-2007, 02:48 PM
The Phins should bring in Marty to coach the regular season, then bring in Jimmy Johnson once the playoffs start.
That's a good idea. Eveything else in the NFL is specialized, why not a playoff coach specialist?

Logical
01-16-2007, 03:55 PM
That's a good idea. Eveything else in the NFL is specialized, why not a playoff coach specialist?:hmmm:

NaptownChief
01-16-2007, 04:27 PM
I don't get this at all. Brian Schottenheimer was an offensive coordinator for ONE season, and the Jets offense was ranked near the bottom of the NFL in most statistical categories.

Suddenly now he is ready to be a head coach??



Probably a good reason why he "pulled his name from consideration". Let the record show I have withdrawn my name from consideration also. I'm sure they are really interested in me even though I have no coaching experience so I withdrew my name before they got their hopes up.