Today, the Miami Dolphins have named Mike Sherman offensive coordinator, ousting Brian Daboll.   Sherman was the head coach of Green Bay from 2000 - 2005.  During his tenor, he had a decent record, bringing the Packers to the playoffs 4 years, and with an overall record of 59 - 43.  Sherman departed Green Bay for Texas A&M in 2005 when the Packers finished the season with a dismal 4-12 record.  His record as head coach at Texas A&M was 25-25.

That makes 2 prominent coaches on staff from Green Bay; the other of course is our new head coach, Joe Philbin.  Interestingly, Philbin, was hired by Sherman in Green Bay.  Now in Miami, Sherman was hired by Philbin.

This move is yet another move ousting out the Dallas regime that has been running the Dolphins for the past 4 years.

2008 saw the arrival of Jeff Ireland, Tony Sparano, Bill Parcells and others from coaches to players leaving Dallas for Miami.  2009 saw the departure or Bill Parcells, and in 2010 and 2011 the house of cards that is the Miami Dolphins has crumbled.

Now that Sparano and Parcells are gone, Ireland still remains.

With Ireland still in the GM roll, most seem to think this was the reason for Jeff Fisher turning down the head coach position to go to the Rams instead.  Apparently Fisher wanted complete control of the team's staffing decisions without confirming with Ireland.  Stephen Ross was recently asked by the media about his love for Ireland; Ross replied, "I have great respect for Jeff Ireland, I like working with him".

Will the new Green Bay regime work in Miami with Jeff Ireland still around?  We'll see this September.

Despite what some Finatics think about his performance, his exit statement below was classy and respectful. Good luck Tony wherever your new football life leads you.

Statement issued through his agent, Jimmy Sexton:

“I want to take this opportunity to thank the Miami Dolphin organization, my players and coaches and our fans for all the help they gave me during my time in Miami.

"It was an honor and a privilege to have been the head coach for such a storied franchise as the Miami Dolphins. Visiting with Coach Shula before games, getting to know the Hall of Famers and so many other great Dolphin alumni, and being surrounded by the team’s tradition every day of the year are memories that will stay with me forever.

"I can’t say enough about our players -- I love and appreciate them all and I value the effort they gave me from the very first moment I walked in the door. They practiced and played hard every day, and always put the success of the team ahead of themselves. It was a joy to work with these special men, and no one can ask for more than what they gave me. For this they will always have my gratitude, and I am proud to have coached them.

"My coaching and support staff were wonderful -- I’ve never been around a better group of guys. There is no way I can thank them for their commitment and their loyalty. We worked hard together to reach a common goal and I appreciate their sacrifice and dedication.

"And finally, my wife Jeanette and I want to thank our great fans here. They made us feel at home the day we moved down and welcomed us with open arms. We enjoyed making so many friends and are grateful for the opportunities they gave us to contribute to the South Florida community. It’s a special place with special people, and we appreciate all their warmth and friendship.

"My heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported me during my tenure with the Dolphins. It was a special time in my life, and I’m looking forward to continuing my coaching career very soon.”

It was just appropriate and meant to be.

On the day that legendary Dolphins player and broadcaster Jim Mandich was inducted to the Dolphins Ring of Honor, the 2011 Dolphins played a game that Jim would have loved to see and would be proud. This is a game where the cold green lizards (Heinikens) would still be popping.

After the crushing 18 - 15 OT defeat to Denver and Tebow in Week 7, the Dolphins have rolled out an impressive 4 - 2 record, losing only to the Cowboys by one point and the Giants by 3. Nevertheless, during this six game span Miami has outscored its opponents by 156 - 74.

This was a game that Oakland really needed, and Miami for all intents and purposes is out of the playoffs, but it sure looked like the shoe was on the other foot with these two teams. I think back when there was talk in the pre-season about the Dolphins trying to get Carson Palmer, and after Sunday I am really glad that we didn't.

I'm liking Matt Moore, and predict that if he keeps getting better each week that Chad Henne will be the new back up next season. Matt has been fun to watch, and on Sunday he seemed to make the throws when it counted (3rd down efficiency was almost 60% (8 for 14).

Reggie Bush is also surprising me. He was definitely the better Bush on the field Sunday, as Michael Bush was smothered by the Dolphins defense. But Reggie is playing tough, and I pray that he stays healthy.

And the defense is now playing like a team. Again, are these the same cornerbacks that were painful to watch in the first seven games? It looks like the D-line is doing so well shutting down the run, the linebackers and cornerbacks can be more focused on the pass defense. Good stuff.

Regardless whether we are in or out, it will be a great 4 games coming up. An Eagles team that looks like they have reset to next season, a Bills team that has lost too many starters, and finally payback in full against the Patriots and Jets.

The Pride is back and I predict that so will the fans. Who's with me?

Go Dolphins!