If you're part of the growing "Tony Sparano Must Go" fan club, you might want to avert your eyes. The job of the embattled head coach appears safe for now. The latest came from The Miami Herald, which cited a source on Sunday saying there was a "100 percent" chance coaching changes would not be made despite the Dolphins' dispiriting 0-3 start. The Dolphins suffered through a particularly difficult loss Sunday, dropping a 17-16 decision to the Cleveland Browns. The Herald approached the source shortly after Sunday's loss, so it's certainly possible opinion has shifted as perspective has set in. But the Dolphins decided -- however grudgingly -- to keep Sparano during the offseason, and it appears their plan is to stick it out at this point. Source: NFL.com
Sparano lost this team and it's been obvious since the lockout ended. By his admission, he "has no answers.". Everyone inside the organization and outside can see that he is a dead man walking. Nolan brings experience in the head coaching position and players like him. I personally think he'd only be a temporary fix until the end of the season and then the Cowher, Gruden and Fisher talks will begin, but the players will be more behind and buy into Mike Nolan more so than Sparano.