Dolphins Reach Out To Ex-Steelers Coach Bill Cowher

Discussion in 'Miami Dolphins' started by BigBlueBruiser, Jan 5, 2011.

  1. Tony Sparano is still the Miami Dolphins' coach, but the Miami Herald reported early Wednesday morning that the team has reached out to former Pittsburgh coach Bill Cowher and current Stanford coach Jim Harbaugh. Harbaugh, with plenty of suitors coming his way, returned to the Bay Area from Miami earlier Tuesday evening with a 40-12 Orange Bowl victory over Virginia Tech. Dolphins GM Jeff Ireland, owner Stephen Ross and CEO Mike Dee were in attendance at the Orange Bowl, according to the Herald. Meanwhile, a source close to Cowher told ESPN Senior NFL Analyst Chris Mortensen on Dec. 19 that the longtime Steelers coach has the Dolphins atop his coaching wish list. However, the Herald said the Dolphins prefer to retain Ireland and defensive coordinator Mike Nolan, while Cowher would want to hire his own assistants and choose his own GM.

    Source: ESPN