The Red Zone Report - Jeff Ireland

Look Out For The Invasion Of The Rookie Head Coach In 2008

Posted By On Wednesday, July 2nd 2008. Under NFL  Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,   
Look Out For The Invasion Of The Rookie Head Coach In 2008
When the 2008 NFL season opens for Atlanta, Miami, Baltimore and Washington, players like QB Matt Ryan, LT Jake Long, QB Joe Flacco and WR Devin Thomas won’t be the only rookies on their respected teams, as the rookie players will all be led by rookie head coaches. The Atlanta ... Continue Reading

Are Taylor’s days numbered in Miami?

Posted By On Wednesday, May 21st 2008. Under NFL  Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,   
Are Taylor’s days numbered in Miami?
It's looking increasingly likely that Jason Taylor will be dancing with a new partner next season. While the Miami Dolphins star made sweet music with Edyta Sliwinska on the way to a runner-up finish in Dancing with the Stars, things aren't going as harmoniously with his team. Rumors ... Continue Reading

Guest Interview: Matty I of The Phinsider dishes on the Dolphins’ draft, Jason Taylor, and the future

Posted By On Wednesday, April 30th 2008. Under NFL, NFL Draft  Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,   
Guest Interview: Matty I of The Phinsider dishes on the Dolphins’ draft, Jason Taylor, and the future
Instead of doing team NFL Draft grades myself, I thought that I'd ask team bloggers from some of teams throughout the draft to give their opinions of the new additions that their teams picked up on the weekend, among other things. First up, fittingly, is The Phinsider's Matty I, whose Miami ... Continue Reading

Dolphins tab Michigan’s Jake Long to be #1 overall pick; is it the right choice?

Posted By On Wednesday, April 23rd 2008. Under NFL Draft  Tags: , , , , , , , ,   
Dolphins tab Michigan’s Jake Long to be #1 overall pick; is it the right choice?
There won't be any drama about who will be the first pick in this weekend's NFL Draft, as the Miami Dolphins found their man and signed him, pegging Michigan OT Jake Long to add a much-needed boost to their offensive line. I briefly pondered putting a catchy, Long-related headline, ... Continue Reading

The biggest non-surprise of the new year thus far: Sparano takes hot seat in Miami.

Posted By On Thursday, January 17th 2008. Under NFL  Tags: , , , , ,   
The biggest non-surprise of the new year thus far: Sparano takes hot seat in Miami.
In a move that seemed to be a formality from the start, Dallas offensive line/assistant head coach Tony Sparano was introduced as Miami’s next head coach on Wednesday, replacing Cam Cameron, who was fired after a 1-15 season, his only one on the job. From the moment that Bill Parcells moved ... Continue Reading