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Omar Kelly / Sun-Sentinel:
Which head coaching candidates make sense for Dolphins? — Every head coach Steve Ross has hired has been a first-timer. — The Miami Dolphins were Joe Philbin, Adam Gase, and Brian Flores' first head coaching job, and that was intentional because Ross, a real estate mogul who became …
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Dave Hyde / Sun-Sentinel:
Brian Flores is fired as Miami Dolphins coach; GM Chris Grier will be retained — Brian Flores was fired after three seasons as Miami Dolphins coach, a source confirmed to the Sun-Sentinel on Monday. — Dolphins owner Steve Ross will not be attempting to hire Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh, according to a league source.
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Dave Hyde / Sun-Sentinel:
Flores, Tua, f-bombs — and what the bleep is Dolphins owner Steve Ross thinking? — It started at halftime with a meltdown in the locker room as their season melted down on the field. Coach Brian Flores was angry at quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's dismal half. He said things. Tua said things back.
David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Brian Flores out as Dolphins coach; owner Steve Ross addresses move, Grier, Tua, Watson — MIAMI GARDENS — The Miami Dolphins fired coach Brian Flores on Monday. — Flores was 24-25 in three seasons leading the Dolphins, but he did not have a playoff appearance to show for it after falling a game short each of the past two seasons.
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Sun-Sentinel:
20 things we learned in Miami Dolphins' 33-24 win over New England Patriots
20 things we learned in Miami Dolphins' 33-24 win over New England Patriots
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NESN.com, The Phinsider, Boston Herald, CBS Boston and ProFootballTalk
Dave Hyde / Sun-Sentinel:
Tua's future, season's consequence — ball's in Dolphins owner Steve Ross' court if he knows what to do
David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Jaylen Waddle breaks NFL rookie receptions record; Sunday slate affects Dolphins' 2022 first-round draft pick and schedule
Dave Hyde / Sun-Sentinel:
Hyde10: Ten thoughts on Dolphins' season-ending 33-24 win over Patriots
Hyde10: Ten thoughts on Dolphins' season-ending 33-24 win over Patriots
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Pat Leonard / New York Daily News:
Bills' Joe Schoen, Chiefs' Ryan Poles among Giants' interview requests as GM search begins — The Giants immediately began requesting interviews with prospective GM candidates after dismissing Dave Gettleman on Monday. — Here is a quick look at the slips put in so far: — Joe Schoen - assistant GM, Buffalo Bills
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Pat Leonard / New York Daily News:
Giants' Steve Tisch: ‘Disappointed’ an ‘understatement’ as GM Dave Gettleman is dismissed — Giants co-owner Steve Tisch broke a two-year silence with a strong statement in the wake of GM Dave Gettleman's dismissal on Monday. — “It is an understatement to say John [Mara] …
Pat Leonard / New York Daily News:
Joe Judge says Giants ran QB sneaks to avoid Chicago-type disaster
Joe Judge says Giants ran QB sneaks to avoid Chicago-type disaster
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New York Post
Pat Leonard / New York Daily News:
Uneasy feeling around Joe Judge's Giants as season ends with sixth straight loss
Uneasy feeling around Joe Judge's Giants as season ends with sixth straight loss
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New York Post, Associated Press and Elite Sports NY
Analis Bailey / USA Today:
Chargers coach Brandon Staley explains why he called timeout late in overtime loss vs. Raiders — After the Los Angeles Chargers lost to the Raiders 35-32 in overtime, head coach Brandon Staley stood by his decision to call a late timeout, saying he wanted the right defensive personnel on the field.
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Chicago Tribune:
George McCaskey promises a ‘thorough, diligent and exhaustive’ search for the next Chicago Bears GM and coach after firing Ryan Pace and Matt Nagy — The Chicago Bears are in the market for a new general manager and head coach after firing Ryan Pace and Matt Nagy on Monday.
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Shams Charania / The Athletic:
Update on Ben Simmons trade talks, frustrated Hawks star John Collins a possible match? NBA news and notes — There is exactly one month until the 2022 NBA Trade Deadline (Feb. 10), and conversations are certainly starting to percolate even as the entire NBA landscape from players to coaches …
DJ Bien-Aime II / New York Daily News:
Joe Douglas embarks on huge offseason with flexibility to get talent Jets desperately need — Joe Douglas knows the current state of the Jets is inadequate, and declared Monday that the goal is to play meaningful games in 2022 after finishing 2021 at 4-13. — Even though the GM was pleased …
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Boston Herald and New York Post
Ken Rosenthal / The Athletic:
Mets delayed again in bench-coach search, as Giants block interview with Andrew Bailey — The Mets, after hiring Billy Eppler as general manager on Nov. 18, followed the necessary order of operation. With the lockout and a transaction freeze looming, they signed four free agents …
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Buster Olney / ESPN:
Buster Olney's Top 10s for 2022: Ranking MLB's best infielders — The intrigue around the greatest class of free-agent shortstops is down to a final pair. Soon after the next collective bargaining agreement is concluded, Carlos Correa and Trevor Story will sign whopper deals …
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