Dolphins Front Office Now Stands Firm, We Should Be Happy

Author:  Bruce Lamb

As most, or all of you know by now, Jeff Fisher has decided to coach the St. Louis Rams heading forward, not the Miami Dolphins.  He was there for the taking, Ross was close to landing the big name that would put fans back in the seats.  After all, Ross is a business man, and making money is his MO right?  He has to figure out how to make money, and a big name coach would have been a good start.  This is what the media thinks, this is what most fans think, this is what I thought, until Ross spoke to the media after Fisher decided to take his talents to St. Louis, not South Beach.

After the news broke, media and fans speculated on what went wrong.  If money wasn't the issue, what was?  It was reported that the main reason Fisher chose the Rams is because the Dolphins wouldn't give Fisher more of a say on the final roster.  This was later deemed not true, but if it were true, kudos to owner Stephen Ross for making a statement move.  Following the Harbaugh scandal, the front office of the Miami Dolphins was thought of as questionable, and still is.  It's a walk with caution atmosphere.  Why would anyone want to work in that enviornment?  Ross doesn't know how to run a football team, he needs to just stay out of the way.  He needs to bring someone in to take care of the football side of the Dolphins and just have Ross write the checks.  Contrary to what many believe, if Ross stood behind GM Jeff Ireland and didn't bow down to Fisher, Ross deserves a pat on the back.  This move showed everyone how this organization is set up, no questions asked.  This is just what Ross needed to happen, now he has credibility, and so do the Dolphins.  I realize I'm in the vast minority with this theory, but just hear my case before you make any judgements.

Shortly after Fisher made his decision, Ross decided to hold a press conference to address the media and fans.  He didn't have to do this, many wondered why, I did too until I read the transcript on what he had to say.  When you read into the statement Ross made, you can see the things that made him such a successful businessman.  When talking about Fisher choosing the Rams over the Dolphins, Ross had this to say; 

"It's funny, in the back of my mind, I've really believed you go with people who
have something to prove and are younger. That's how I've always worked in my
business. I was always fighting that idea in my mind while I was talking to
(Fisher). Something told me if I get someone like him with that experience it'd
be good. At the same time, I don't feel lost. I believe someone really good who
has something to prove is going to be better. New ideas.

"I have mixed
feelings (about Fisher choosing St. Louis). But I feel very confident we'll find
the best man for this organizaiton. I feel very good about it. I'm not
discouraged at all."