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Thu, 24 May 2012 10:46:28 -0700 New York Jets QB Mark Sanchez said he is a fan of new offensive coordinator Tony Sparano, particularly his approach with players. "Coach Sparano is very matter of fact, to the point. There are no gray areas," Sanchez said.
Wed, 16 May 2012 06:18:26 -0700 New York Jets offensive coordinator Tony Sparano has been running a tight ship during offseason workouts, increasing the accountability of his players. "He definitely runs a tighter ship than I've seen from anyone before, and he's not going to let anyone slip up," TE Dustin Keller said. "I think that's when problems do arise. It's going to continue. You can tell it's not just a one day or an OTA thing, this thing is going to keep on going and going, and I think we need it."
Sat, 12 May 2012 05:08:23 -0700 The New York Jets will not be making a return appearance on HBO's summer series "Hard Knocks," according to a league source. This time, the new coach on the team is offensive coordinator Tony Sparano, and according to the source, they want to minimize distractions as he installs his offense in training camp.
Sat, 03 Mar 2012 07:34:36 -0800 New York Jets QB Mark Sanchez has been working free-agent QB Chad Pennington (Dolphins) to learn offensive coordinator Tony Sparano's scheme. Pennington brought an old Miami Dolphins playbook and began teaching the system and terminology to Sanchez. The two quarterbacks met more than once for classroom-type sessions.
Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:33:53 -0800 New York Jets offensive coordinator Tony Sparano said he wants to incorporate a very physical style of offense next season, often called a "Ground & Pound" offense by head coach Rex Ryan. Sparano will have full control over the offense, meaning he will call all the plays. He is expected to go with a run-first offense, but Sparano also said he wants to have a vertical passing attack. Sparano needs to improve QB Mark Sanchez, and he is interviewing possible replacements for quarterbacks coach Matt Cavanaugh.
Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:19:28 -0800 Former New York Jets QB Joe Namath said he didn't like the hiring of Tony Sparano as offensive coordinator. Namath does not feel Sparano is qualified for the job. "I've watched Tony work down here with the Dolphins and I thought he carried himself very well through all the adversity and all, but other than having called some plays with the Dallas Cowboys, I don't know what his credentials are for an offensive coordinator," said Namath, who lives in South Florida. Namath suggested that Sparano was hired simply because he's a Bill Parcells disciple, as is Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum.
Thu, 12 Jan 2012 06:53:39 -0800 The addition of offensive coordinator Tony Sparano should help New York Jets QB Mark Sanchez in 2012. Sparano believes in a power-running game and he emphasizes pass protection with the tight ends and running backs. As a result, the offense would not rely as heavily on Sanchez's arm.
Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:05:37 -0800 Updating a previous report, the New York Jets have officially hired former Miami Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano has their offensive coordinator.
Wed, 11 Jan 2012 05:19:03 -0800 The New York Jets are expected to hire former Miami Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano as their new offensive coordinator Wednesday, Jan. 11, according to sources. The Jets have had Sparano as their top choice to replace former offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer in the event of a vacancy.
Sat, 07 Jan 2012 14:11:26 -0800 The New York Jets are considering former Miami Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano and Jacksonville Jaguars offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter as possible offensive coordinator candidates if current offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer leaves the team.
Sat, 07 Jan 2012 08:55:08 -0800 Former Kansas City Chiefs head coach Todd Haley and former Miami Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano have discussed the possibility of going to the same team with Haley being in charge of the passing game and Sparano being in charge of the running game. The two coaches had that situation when they coached with the Dallas Cowboys.
Sun, 01 Jan 2012 10:57:16 -0800 The New York Jets could be interested in former Miami Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano for their offensive line coaching position if current offensive line coach Bill Callahan is promoted or leaves for another job.
Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:00:35 -0800 The Miami Dolphins have fired head coach Tony Sparano.
Mon, 12 Dec 2011 06:16:13 -0800 Miami Dolphins general manager Jeff Ireland is expected to return next season. His job is safe. Head coach Tony Sparano, however, is expected to be replaced, although the team is adamant no final decision has been made on this front.
Tue, 22 Nov 2011 07:50:55 -0800 Despite the Miami Dolphins' resurgence in recent weeks, head coach Tony Sparano is unlikely to return as head coach next season. Sparano's only chance would likely come if the team manages to run the table and finish with a 9-7 record.
Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:31:59 -0700 Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross said the team is not considering firing head coach Tony Sparano at this time.
Sat, 29 Oct 2011 04:58:43 -0700 Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross has been in contact with former head coach Bill Cowher's agent about making him the next head coach in Miami, according to a league source. Cowher has said, however, that he will not talk to any team that does not have a head coaching vacancy. One thing that could alter the scenario is if Ross fires head coach Tony Sparano in-season, which could well open the door for preliminary talks.
Thu, 27 Oct 2011 07:59:43 -0700 A home owned by Miami Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano has been placed up for sale. The 5,182 square home has an asking price of $1.5 million. According to Sparano, he said he's selling the house because it's too big now with his daughter off to college; however, rumors have swirled for weeks that Sparano was about to be fired by the organization as the Dolphins are off to a 0-6 start.
Mon, 24 Oct 2011 06:26:53 -0700 Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross is not yet ready to fire head coach Tony Sparano, despite the team blowing a 15-0 lead in the final five minutes of Week 7 and then losing the game 18-15 in overtime. The Dolphins have lost nine consecutive games dating to last season. It was also the Dolphins' 12th home loss in the past 13 tries.
Mon, 24 Oct 2011 05:47:08 -0700 Former NFL head coach Bill Cowher could be at the top of the list of candidates to replace Miami Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano, should he be fired. Owner Stephen Ross will likely look at hiring Cowher following the season. Money will have nothing to do with Cowher's decision, but rather he will look at what place gives him the best chance to win.
Tue, 18 Oct 2011 05:54:19 -0700 Miami Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano said the most disappointing aspect of the team's Week 6 loss was an inability to convert on third down. The Dolphins were just two of 13 on third down. "The thing I'm most frustrated with was third downs," Sparano said. "As I showed the team last night, just in the bye week alone, we practiced third down almost 80 snaps on both sides of the football."
Mon, 03 Oct 2011 22:05:13 -0700 Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross said Monday, Oct. 3, that he is staying with Tony Sparano as his head coach. "I am very disappointed, to put it mildly," Ross said. "But I think that we have to stay together and really get behind our coach. I believe that Tony is the right coach. I think all the games we have played have been really close. We could have gone either way. When you see the team practicing and playing as hard as they can, I think that's a good sign, but certainly, we have to see better results."
Mon, 03 Oct 2011 06:35:57 -0700 Miami Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano is "certain" not only to make it through the team's bye week but to be coaching the team Oct. 17 against the New York Jets, according to a high-ranking league source.
Tue, 27 Sep 2011 08:08:57 -0700 Miami Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano said he has not heard anything regarding his job being in jeopardy despite an 0-3 start to the season. "I don't know anything about that," Sparano said. "I'm getting ready for the San Diego Chargers. You guys can figure that out. Go ask the sources. They'll tell you better than me."
Mon, 26 Sep 2011 13:38:23 -0700 Miami Dolphins LB Karlos Dansby said he believes that head coach Tony Sparano's job is on the line at this point and the players have to play well to keep his job safe. "We put [Sparano] in a tough situation. We got to play better as a team,'' Dansby said. "As of right now I'd say his job is on the line. We got to do a better job to defend it for him. Right now, we're the only ones who can.''
Mon, 26 Sep 2011 06:35:35 -0700 Miami Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano's job appears to be safe for the moment despite an 0-3 start to the season, according to a team source.
Thu, 22 Sep 2011 07:02:50 -0700 Week 3 might be the most important coaching week of Miami Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano's tenure. His future is wavering and could depend on the Dolphins winning this week against the Cleveland Browns, the first game of a three-game road trip. Sparano would not survive coming home 0-5, which will loom as a real possibility without a win this week.
Tue, 25 Jan 2011 06:45:25 -0800 Miami Dolphins general manager Jeff Ireland and head coach Tony Sparano paid close attention to Washington QB Jake Locker during Senior Bowl practice Monday, Jan. 24, according to Ben Volin, of the Palm Beach Post.
Sat, 08 Jan 2011 13:52:18 -0800 Updating a previous report, Miami Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano's two-year extension is worth more than $3 million per season, a source told ESPN's Chris Mortensen.
Fri, 07 Jan 2011 19:15:15 -0800 Miami Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano received a two-year contract extension through 2013, reports Mike Berardino, of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. In addition, it is reported that Sparano will have an "expanded role" in player personnel decisions.
Fri, 07 Jan 2011 12:13:14 -0800 The Miami Dolphins are prepared to offer head coach Tony Sparano a one-year contract extension that would run through the 2012 season, a source told ESPN's Chris Mortensen.
Fri, 07 Jan 2011 11:14:13 -0800 Miami Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano's relationship with general manager Jeff Ireland has become strained after the team courted Stanford head coach Jim Harbaugh to become their new head coach, a source told Mike Berardino, of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
Thu, 06 Jan 2011 20:30:30 -0800 The Miami Dolphins met with Stanford head coach Jim Harbaugh and they have decided to forgo that route and retain current head coach Tony Sparano, reports Jay Glazer, of FOXSports.com.
Thu, 06 Jan 2011 15:40:32 -0800 The Miami Dolphins have not reported any minority interviews to the NFL, reports Adam Schefter, of ESPN. Because they are not in compliance with the Rooney Rule, the team cannot offer a contract to Stanford head coach Jim Harbaugh at this time. The Dolphins also still have Tony Sparano as their coach.
Tue, 04 Jan 2011 08:53:30 -0800 The Miami Dolphins have yet to make any statement on head coach Tony Sparano's future, according to NFL Network's Jason La Canfora. However, a league source told NFL.com's Steve Wyche that it will be "hard for Sparano to survive" with the Dolphins. The question now is more about general manager Jeff Ireland's status. Behind the scenes, the Dolphins are trying to determine if they can land a higher profile coach who might be a better fit and play a more attractive brand of offensive football.
Thu, 30 Dec 2010 20:25:02 -0800 Miami Dolphins WR Brandon Marshall said he hopes to see head coach Tony Sparano return next season, according to The Associated Press. "I've never been around a coach before who gives me goose bumps in a team meeting during the week and in OTAs before season even starts," Marshall said. "His ability to motivate guys and be a people person and talk to guys and have his door be open is amazing. You don't always get that. I'm glad they brought me here."
Thu, 30 Dec 2010 07:12:54 -0800 Miami Dolphins consultant Bill Parcells has convinced owner Stephen Ross to retain head coach Tony Sparano, according to NFL Network's Michael Lombardi, reports Barry Jackson, of The Miami Herald. The Dolphins will keep Sparano, but likely will hire a new offensive coordinator to replace Dan Henning. Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak could be a potential candidate if he is fired. Former Denver Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels is also a possibility.
Mon, 20 Dec 2010 09:45:26 -0800 Miami Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano said he is not looking for a vote of confidence from owner Stephen Ross and is only concerned about getting the team ready for their Week 16 game, reports Mike Berardino, of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
Sat, 02 Oct 2010 07:45:20 -0700 Miami Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano said the punt return and kick return coverage has not been bad but is disappointed that the team has not been able to gain significant yardage from either of the return units, reports Chris Perkins, of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
Sat, 29 May 2010 04:12:55 -0700 Miami Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano said he plans to have a face-to-face meeting with DL Phillip Merling after he was arrested for aggravated battery on his pregnant girlfriend, according to Omar Kelly, of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Sparano said the team is working closely with the league, which could suspend Merling for violating the NFL's personal-conduct policy. A league official said the matter is being reviewed, and that the NFL has no further comment. "We're going to let the process play itself out and see what the league decides down the road," Sparano said. "There's a lot of facts out there right now, a lot of information, and a lot of assumptions … I'm not a judge. I'm going to gather (information). I'm going to sit down, visit with (Merling) and talk to him about my end of this thing, which I've done already."
Wed, 19 May 2010 09:04:45 -0700 Miami Dolphins WR Brandon Marshall (hip) underwent surgery on his hip this offseason, a source told ESPN.com. Head coach Tony Sparano said Marshall will be out until at least the start of training camp. Fantasy Tip: If the reports about Marshall's hip surgery are true, it is a bit alarming since he underwent a hip procedure April 9, 2009. It didn't slow him down last season, and this operation could be as simple as removing excess scar tissue. All we have is speculation to go on, but we don't foresee this affecting his 2010 fantasy value as a borderline No. 1 receiver. You should become concerned if the recovery lingers well into training camp.
Tue, 13 Apr 2010 06:50:54 -0700 Chris Mortensen, of ESPN, reports free-agent DL Jason Taylor (Dolphins) and Miami Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano are scheduled to meet in person this week before Taylor decides on where he will sign.
Wed, 03 Feb 2010 08:08:52 -0800 Edgar Thompson, of the Palm Beach Post, reports Miami Dolphins LB Joey Porter admitted that he and head coach Tony Sparano did not speak to each other after Porter was deactivated for a Nov. 15 game. Prior to Sparano's decision, Porter said the two had a great relationship, including texting or talking every day. Porter said he has not felt like he's been a part of the team ever since his benching. "The last seven, eight weeks was not fun for me," Porter said. "After the suspension, I had no fun. I'm sitting up there feeling like I'm an outcast on my own team. I'm a captain, but I'm not going to the captain meetings. He's not meeting with me anymore. How do you come back?"
Tue, 05 Jan 2010 07:23:48 -0800 Omar Kelly, of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, reports Miami Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano praised QB Chad Henne for his play this season, however, he stopped short of naming Henne the starting quarterback for 2010. "I have to sit back now and look at the entire body of work and see what Chad did really well, and what Chad didn't do really well. But I am really pleased with what Chad did, I really am," Sparano said. "This guy, he is a pretty curious guy. He likes to get better at the things he is not good at … I really like what I have seen in Chad right now."
Tue, 08 Dec 2009 06:55:57 -0800 The Associated Press reports Miami Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano said the offense could still call plays out of the wildcat formation this season, depending on the opposing defense, even though the Dolphins did not use the wildcat once in Week 13.
Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:57:48 -0800 Armando Salguero, of The Miami Herald, reports Miami Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano likes his current group of wide receivers. WR Davone Bess is second in the NFL in third-down receptions. WR Greg Camarillo has converted 10 passes on 10 attempts on third down. Sparano said, "We think they don't make plays but those guys are making plays. It's one of the reasons we're second in the league on third down conversion."
Sat, 19 Sep 2009 05:15:17 -0700 Armando Salguero, of The Miami Herald, reports the Miami Dolphins have made some personnel changes, or at the least, some assignment changes on special teams. Head coach Tony Sparano said, "We changed up some roles. We'll get some different people doing different things and see how that goes."
Tue, 07 Jul 2009 09:49:44 -0700 Adam H. Beasley, of the Miami Herald, reports Miami Dolphins DL Phillip Merling will get an opportunity to start this season if he shows an ability to stop the run and rush the passer in the preseason. "Whether or not he ends up being a starter is not up to me," head coach Tony Sparano said. "It's up to Phillip. (He) needs to be stout against the run, but more importantly … get a little pressure on the passer.''
Sun, 14 Jun 2009 13:05:32 -0700 Omar Kelly, of the South Florida SunSentinel, reports Miami Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano said the team can keep six wide receivers on their 53-man roster.
Sun, 05 Apr 2009 09:49:26 -0700 NFLDraftBible.com reports St. Paul CB Greg Toler had a good visit with the Miami Dolphins. Toler met with general manager Jeff Ireland and head coach Tony Sparano.
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