"Draw a veteran, recycled name out of a hat, if necessary, Dolphins fans say. This is the first problem with following a flawed franchise. You think their errors represent universal truths. Reality says something else. It shows of the eight teams in this past weekend's playoffs - the real contending teams, folks - six were led by first-time head coaches."
"So, do you want a veteran coach? McDermott is available. Or is the Dolphins new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan, a Green Bay Packers lifer, more comfortable with Green Bay defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley? The news here is it's Sullivan's hire to make. He's point man on this hire, meaning he's point man on this rebuild. That makes sense. Sullivan, as talent evaluator, is the most important man in the organization. Maybe that's something Dolphins owner Steve Ross (and succeeding son-in-law Daniel Sillman) have learned."
"There are a dozen ways to go up the mountain, as every year shows. First-time or veteran, offensive- or defensive-minded, easygoing or disciplinarian (although there are no old-school disciplinarians anymore) - you can win with any of them in the right situation. The Dolphins' last two decades of failed hires are a road map for what they need, too. Education is expensive, considering these lost seasons. But here are the five non-negotiable traits the Dolphins' hire must have. 1. Leadership. Can he command a room? If not, move on. Don't laugh at something so basic."
Dolphins fans often reject first-time head coaches because of recent failures with Joe Philbin, Adam Gase, Brian Flores and Mike McDaniel. Six of the eight playoff teams this past weekend were led by first-time head coaches, illustrating that first-time status does not preclude success. New general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan will lead the coaching search and hold decisive power in the rebuild. The franchise can win with different coach archetypes, but must learn from past mistakes and prioritize five non-negotiable traits for its next hire, beginning with the ability to command a room.
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