ESPN: Dave Wannstedt to resign

Cush · 11-09-2004, 01:23 AM

http://espn.go.com/ (in the upper right)

CrazyCanuck · 11-09-2004, 01:26 AM

Here's the link:

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=1918897

ZackMills · 11-09-2004, 08:29 AM

Thats ashame...good quality coach and got the shaft by Ricky Tokie retiring.

BrudLee · 11-09-2004, 08:37 AM

I agree with ZackMills?

Wannstedt may not have the career numbers (thanks to a disasterous stint in Chicago), but he turned into a pretty good clock manager. I would suggest, however, that a very good coach could adjust his gameplan to accomodate the loss of a player and make his team competitive at the least. The Dolphins never did that.

It is a shame that he has had to suffer this season, though. Who knows whether he could have gotten over the "playoffs-but-no-championship" hump?

MTK · 11-09-2004, 09:14 AM

The Dolphins needed a change anyway. The Dolphins under him were always competitive but just couldn't get over the hump.

FRPLG · 11-09-2004, 09:27 AM

They have zero talent on offense. Williams was there entire offense. When he kicked it they were doomed. I don't care how they adjusted they were never better than a 5 or 6 win team. It IS his fault they have no talent which is why they stripped him of personnel decisions. Looks like The Ole Ball Coach might get another chance down there.

MTK · 11-09-2004, 09:31 AM

Would Ricky have made a huge difference this year though??

They're still horrible at QB and on the OL.

Maybe they're a 7 to 9 win team with Ricky, but they have bigger problems that go deeper than RB. Plus they've been killed with injuries this year.

ChounsMan · 11-09-2004, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

The Dolphins needed a change anyway. The Dolphins under him were always competitive but just couldn't get over the hump.

I have to squash you on that comment & say Dave has had just enough talent to compete. Wayne never went all out & built a Dolphins' team to win it all. There were a few years where you thought that they might go all the way, but they have always lacked that SUPERSTAR playa. Ricky was very good, but the QB's were never good enough to allow Ricky to exploit his great talent. Plus the WR's were alway good, but not great. Gadsen was the last great threat they had before Chambers.

I blame Wayne for Daves demise.

Hang in there Dave a good coaching position will open for some of your talent.

SmootSmack · 11-09-2004, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Would Ricky have made a huge difference this year though??

They're still horrible at QB and on the OL.

Maybe they're a 7 to 9 win team with Ricky, but they have bigger problems that go deeper than RB. Plus they've been killed with injuries this year.

You have to wonder though how they might have done not only with Ricky, but also with David Boston.

I think read somewhere that over the past five years that DW has a better overall record than Belichick but you know, you've got to win those win big games and the Dolphins simply haven't. Not that they're anywhere near the playoffs now

That Guy · 11-09-2004, 10:24 AM

there problem is dallas's problem, the Head coach SUCKS as a GM... good coach, but no depth on offense and he paid too much for sub par QBs... and DW can't do smoke and mirrors like some other teams have been forced to do (lions, ravens)...

MTK · 11-09-2004, 10:35 AM

Who's decision was it to trade for Feely? I thought it was Wannstedt. If it was he should be canned for that decision alone.

Redskins_P · 11-09-2004, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Who's decision was it to trade for Feely? I thought it was Wannstedt. If it was he should be canned for that decision alone.

I don't think it was Wannstedts decision on that trade. That was all the GM. Whats the guys name? Spielman or something like that?

VTSkins897 · 11-09-2004, 10:37 AM

i didnt read it is he finishing out the season? if not... ive always hated midseason changes... they need a change even if he is a decent coach

MTK · 11-09-2004, 10:41 AM

Jim Bates is supposed to take over for the rest of the season

Gmanc711 · 11-09-2004, 10:44 AM

He was gone anyways, so mine as well just get it done now so Wannstedt can take a vacation. This guy hasent been terrible, had had was working with bascially nothing this year... anyone think he'll get another shot somewhere?

11-09-2004, 01:23 AM	#1
Cush Impact Rookie Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Northern Virginia Age: 47 Posts: 963	ESPN: Dave Wannstedt to resign http://espn.go.com/ (in the upper right)

11-09-2004, 08:37 AM	#4
BrudLee Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Rehoboth Beach, DE Posts: 3,494	I agree with ZackMills? Wannstedt may not have the career numbers (thanks to a disasterous stint in Chicago), but he turned into a pretty good clock manager. I would suggest, however, that a very good coach could adjust his gameplan to accomodate the loss of a player and make his team competitive at the least. The Dolphins never did that. It is a shame that he has had to suffer this season, though. Who knows whether he could have gotten over the "playoffs-but-no-championship" hump? __________________ There's nowhere to go but up. Or down. I guess we could stay where we are, too.

11-09-2004, 10:44 AM	#15
Gmanc711 Thank You, Sean. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Age: 39 Posts: 7,506	He was gone anyways, so mine as well just get it done now so Wannstedt can take a vacation. This guy hasent been terrible, had had was working with bascially nothing this year... anyone think he'll get another shot somewhere? __________________ #21

11-09-2004, 01:26 AM	#2
CrazyCanuck Serenity Now Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 2,008	Here's the link: http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=1918897

11-09-2004, 08:29 AM	#3
ZackMills Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 176	Thats ashame...good quality coach and got the shaft by Ricky Tokie retiring.

11-09-2004, 09:14 AM	#5
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,464	The Dolphins needed a change anyway. The Dolphins under him were always competitive but just couldn't get over the hump.

11-09-2004, 09:27 AM	#6
FRPLG MVP Join Date: May 2004 Age: 46 Posts: 10,164	They have zero talent on offense. Williams was there entire offense. When he kicked it they were doomed. I don't care how they adjusted they were never better than a 5 or 6 win team. It IS his fault they have no talent which is why they stripped him of personnel decisions. Looks like The Ole Ball Coach might get another chance down there.

11-09-2004, 09:31 AM	#7
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,464	Would Ricky have made a huge difference this year though?? They're still horrible at QB and on the OL. Maybe they're a 7 to 9 win team with Ricky, but they have bigger problems that go deeper than RB. Plus they've been killed with injuries this year.

11-09-2004, 10:24 AM	#10
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	there problem is dallas's problem, the Head coach SUCKS as a GM... good coach, but no depth on offense and he paid too much for sub par QBs... and DW can't do smoke and mirrors like some other teams have been forced to do (lions, ravens)...

11-09-2004, 10:35 AM	#11
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,464	Who's decision was it to trade for Feely? I thought it was Wannstedt. If it was he should be canned for that decision alone.

11-09-2004, 10:37 AM	#13
VTSkins897 Impact Rookie Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 41 Posts: 890	i didnt read it is he finishing out the season? if not... ive always hated midseason changes... they need a change even if he is a decent coach

11-09-2004, 10:41 AM	#14
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,464	Jim Bates is supposed to take over for the rest of the season

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