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Tony Sparano’s Miami Dolphins struggled early, losing the season’s first seven games, and lackluster coaching shoulders most of the blame for the team’s poor start. Coincidentally, Joe Philbin’s staff features eight holdovers from Sparano’s 2011 staff...
In Miami for the past decade, the Dolphins players have been mediocre at best and most of that stems from the notion that while you want to win, winning isn’t everything. When you look back at Nick Saban, Cam Cameron, and Tony Sparano, you see coaches...
Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross speaks during a news conference at the team's training facility in Davie, Florida December 12, 2011. The Miami Dolphins fired head coach Tony Sparano and named assistant coach Todd Bowles as his replacement on an... View Photo »
I just think it’s a better understanding of what we’re asking them to do ... A lot of young players running down the field right now, and I just think those guys have gotten better. Nice job of Darren and (assistant coach Dave Fipp) not asking them to do a whole lot, and coaching the fundamental part of...
One of the biggest criticisms in New York is Sanchez was given the job early and no one was ever there to challenge him. I think a quarterback like Chad Henne is the type of player to do that. He’s a favorite of new Jets offensive coordinator Tony...
Both feuded down the stretch last season while the Jets imploded and lost their last three games. Things boiled over on the field when Holmes was benched in the fourth quarter of the regular-season finale. Can this pair make it work next season? New...
What to expect: The Patriots, despite being AFC champions, have many flaws to iron out. The Jets have proved to be schizophrenic, and the Bills lost eight of their last nine games after a surprising start. The Dolphins found a bit of a groove late last...
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid, left, and Miami Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano shake hands after the Eagles defeated the Dolphins 26-10 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011, in Miami. View Photo »
I think he’s a lot more healthy right now, moving around a lot better ... And I think that he’s playing with a lot more awareness. When a guy gets injured, it can be easy to mentally check out and worry about the injury. And with Vontae, he’s made sure he’s done a good job with his coaches and keeping u...
New York Jets Team Needs: WR, RB, S. The Jets unraveled with three straight losses to end the season, and Rex Ryan needs to clean up the locker room disharmony. Mark Sanchez was a focal point of that discord, and new offensive coordinator Tony Sparano...
Analysis: The Dolphins have some interesting decisions to make. There are five unrestricted free agents who started last season and several contributors. Miami could lose its entire right side of the offensive line with Carey and Columbo. Although Carey...
Tony Sparano (born October 7, 1961(1961-10-07) in West Haven, Connecticut) is the current head coach for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He previously spent five seasons as an assistant for the Dallas Cowboys. He has over 20 years of college and NFL coaching experience. Full Article
Miami Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano (R) congratulates wide receiver Brian Hartline after he made a catch against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half of their NFL football game in Arlington, Texas November 24, 2011.
View Photo »Miami Dolphins' head coach Tony Sparano (L) and Jason Taylor (R) smile during the second half of their NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills at Sun Life stadium in Miami, Florida November 20, 2011.
View Photo »Miami Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano calls out a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011, in Miami.
View Photo »Miami Dolphins coach Tony Sparano, left, and Washington Redskins coach Mike Shanahan shake hands after the Dolphins defeated the Redskins 20-9 in an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011, in Miami.
View Photo »Miami Dolphins coach Tony Sparano, center, celebrates after the Washington Redskins missed a field goal during the second half of an NFL football game in Miami, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011. The Dolphins won 20-9.
View Photo »Miami Dolphins coach Tony Sparano yells during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011, in Miami.
View Photo »Miami Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano celebrates after a Reggie Bush touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half of their NFL football game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri November 6, 2011.
View Photo »Miami Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano (L) and Kansas City Chiefs head coach Todd Haley talk after Miami's win in their NFL football game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri November 6, 2011.
View Photo »Miami Dolphins coach Tony Sparano yells to his team during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, in Kansas City, Mo. , on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011.
View Photo »Miami Dolphins' head coach Tony Sparano looks on during the Dolphins' 20-17 loss to the New York Giants during their NFL football game in East Rutherford, New Jersey, October 30, 2011. With the loss the Dolphins drop to 0-7 on the year.
View Photo »Miami Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano reacts after an interception by New York Giants' Corey Webster during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Dolphins lost the game 20-17.
View Photo »Miami Dolphins coach Tony Sparano reacts after the Denver Broncos tied the NFL football game in the fourth quarter Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011, in Miami. The Broncos won 18-15 in overtime.
View Photo »Miami Dophins coach Tony Sparano gestures after the Denver Broncos scored a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011, in Miami.
View Photo »Miami Dolphins coach Tony Sparano calls out during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011, in Miami.
View Photo »Miami Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano reacts during his teams loss to the San Diego Chargers during their NFL football game in San Diego, California October 2, 2011.
View Photo »Miami Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano paces in front of defensive tackle Igor Olshansky (95), wide receiver Clyde Gates (10) and defensive tackle Phillip Merling (97) in the final seconds of a loss to the San Diego Chargers during their NFL football game in San Diego, California October...
View Photo »SAN DIEGO, CA - OCTOBER 2: Head Coach Tony Sparano of Miami Dolphins shakes hands with Head Coach Norv Turner of the San Diego Chargers during the Chargers 26-16 win in their NFL Game on October 2, 2011 at Qualcomm Stadium in San DIego, California.
View Photo »Miami Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano stands over injured quarterback Chad Henne (7) during their NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers in San Diego, California October 2, 2011.
View Photo »SAN DIEGO, CA - OCTOBER 2: Head Coach Tony Sparano of Miami Dolphins yells from the sidelines against the San Diego Chargers during the first half of their NFL Game on October 2, 2011 at Qualcomm Stadium in San DIego, California.
View Photo »Miami Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano adjusts his headset as he coaches against the San Diego Chargers during their NFL football game in San Diego, California October 2, 2011.
View Photo »Miami Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano celebrates a first half touchdown against the San Diego Chargers during their NFL football game in San Diego, California October 2, 2011.
View Photo »Miami Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano yells from the sidelines while playing the San Diego Chargers during the first half of a NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011, in San Diego.
View Photo »Miami Dolphins coach Tony Sparano cheers on his team in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in Cleveland. The Dolphins lost to the Browns 17-16 to drop to 0-3.
View Photo »Miami Dolphins coach Tony Sparano works the sidelines against the Cleveland Browns in the second quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in Cleveland.
View Photo »Miami Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano instructs his team from the sideline during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011 in Miami.
View Photo »Miami Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano (R) congratulates wide receiver Brian Hartline after he made a catch against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half of their NFL football game in Arlington, Texas November 24, 2011.
View Photo »I just think it’s a better understanding of what we’re asking them to do ... A lot of young players running down the field right now, and I just think those guys have gotten better. Nice job of Darren and (assistant coach Dave Fipp) not asking them to do a whole lot, and coaching the fundamental part of...
I think he’s a lot more healthy right now, moving around a lot better ... And I think that he’s playing with a lot more awareness. When a guy gets injured, it can be easy to mentally check out and worry about the injury. And with Vontae, he’s made sure he’s done a good job with his coaches and keeping u...
Jason Taylor has taken this guy under his wing and done really a great job with him
He's done a good job, he really has ... The game the other day he kicked several field goals. I think at times you want to talk about maybe the one that was missed but I'd rather talk about the ones that he makes. I think that the guy has done a good job. His kickoffs I thought he's done a pretty good j...
I think they’re getting better and better every single week, I really do
Vernon Carey, during the course of that game, again and I keep saying this but there was a stretch of plays in that game where Vernon Carey looked like a really good guard ... I mean a really good guard.
We’re lucky to have him. He’s a tremendous football player. He’s been playing really well. He had a couple penalties (Thursday)
Obviously penalties happen during the course of the game. I’ll say this about Jake Long…we’re all going to really be happy down the road here, or you’re going to all be really happy down the road here that Jake Long is here and he’s a Miami Dolphin
Obviously penalties happen during the course of the game. I’ll say this about Jake Long…we’re all going to really be happy down the road here, or you’re going to all be really happy down the road here that Jake Long is here and he’s a Miami Dolphin
He's got a little bit of a presence about him ... He's throwing the ball with great touch.
Daniel was a little bit nicked up, and (Bush) has just had more opportunities
I study film from other teams ... and when I watch some of these other centers play, well, the guy's playing pretty good.
I mean, that's what he does
A lot of the players _ most of the players _ are very unselfish, they don’t care who gets the credit
Jason and Tony kind of get into street ball a little bit when Tony gets on a run ... And that's the guy he finds, and it's been the guy he's found ever since the day the kid came in this league. The two of them have been out there on the field together so they did a great job. I mean, the guy made a cou...
We were playing really good football for long stretches (during the 0-7 start), but we just weren't making plays at the end of games you need to make to win
The trait this guy has is tremendous, tremendous awareness
When you come into somebody else’s place, those (deep drives) have got to be touchdowns ... They’ve been touchdowns the last few weeks and that’s why you win.
He's done a tremendous job of grasping the offense and (is) really starting to feel comfortable back there ... He's throwing the ball with great touch. The ball to (Davone) Bess over the middle, the one-handed catch, that's a really hard throw to make. Then the throw to (Brian) Hartline on the sideline,...
Brandon did a tremendous job of finding the football ... Because if he doesn't, and he doesn't score, then you're down close but you've got to play the downs out and anything can happen. We just had a game (against Buffalo) where they had to play the downs out and didn't score and had to settle for the ...
We're all going to be really happy that Jake Long is here and he is a Miami Dolphin ... We're lucky to have him; he's a tremendous football player, he's playing pretty well. He had a couple of penalties, he'll be hard on himself over that, but he made a couple of really big plays (Thursday). The guy he ...
When you come into somebody else’s place, those have to be touchdowns
We don't get any style points for a loss ... We'll string some more together here, we'll get back at it. I told them I was proud of them.
It doesn't come down to the end of the game, but we did play our hearts out ... It ended up being field goals kind of back and forth, and at the end of the game there, they made a couple of plays more than we did. Up until that point, it was a pretty good give and take.
Obviously, in these kind of games, when you come into somebody else's place, those have got to be touchdowns
