Quote:Well, if you want to be a GM you don't insist on anything.

 

Actually, having to accept Philbin gives you more job security as a GM. If Philbin succeeds, great, everybody is happy. If Philbin fails you have the advantage of not having been able to pick your guy, so you get a few extra years to see how the team does under the guy you hire.

  

I agree with you regarding non-top level GM candidates.   IMO though,  a top level GM candidate would be better off waiting for a better opportunity to open up than accepting an opportunity in which the Head Coach doesn't have a winning track record in that position.   This in addition to the GM candidate having significant doubts about the HC moving forward. 

 

It's realistically possible accepting Joe Philbin would lead to more job security.   But I can easily envision a scenario that Philbin lasts two more seasons.  If that happens,  my guess is the GM wouldn't have the type of time frame that might be needed to build the franchise with the Head Coach of his choice.   

 

Stephen Ross seems to be an impulsive owner.   A few months ago,  Ross gave Ireland a contract extension after the Dolphins got off to a fast start.    Fast forward to today,  Ireland's services are no longer wanted by Ross.

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