Hartline wasn't a positive influence

Miami Herald wrote:There were troubling issues with last year’s group, beyond blated salaries and cap numbers. Everyone knows about Wallace’s complaints about lack of targets and the group’s poor yards-after-catch metrics.

But former Dolphins receiver Chris Chambers --- who spent two weeks as a Dolphins assistant coach during training camp--- noticed something else that bothered him.

“The older guys, Mike and Brian, even though they played well at times, could have set a better example in that room, as far as learning and not joking around,” Chambers said. “Because if they start joking around, the rookies and second-year guys will start joking around.

“Some days it could have been more serious to set a better example. The receiver coaches taught well, but the room needed to be tightened up a bit. Greg Jennings will help that. He will be way more professional and he played at a high level. He is going to show the [young receivers] so much. He’s almost like a third coach, a player/coach.”

Bottom line: Chambers said the "culture" in the receivers room needed changing.

Birdmond wrote:That being said, what the heck is the WR coach doing ?  To me it's s trickle down effect of having a finesse football team.  

Birdmond wrote:Well yeah I heard the WR meetings were about as professional as a bachelor party.  That being said, what the heck is the WR coach doing ?  To me it's s trickle down effect of having a finesse football team.  

Miami Herald wrote:But former Dolphins receiver Chris Chambers --- who spent two weeks as a Dolphins assistant coach during training camp--- noticed something else that bothered him.

JMP wrote:Suh will have a positive influence because of his work ethic and the way he carries himself, but he's quiet and isn't what I'd label a "leader".

rightchea wrote:Sounds like to me that the coach didn't care too much either if he was letting it happen. Yeah those guy are your starters but examples have to be made and they should have been used as examples.

DolFan 316 wrote:Am I really the only one who noticed this part? What was Chambers doing after those two weeks? Did he go back to his day job? Is this some sort of minority coach internship thing? Did he just get so disgusted by the lack of professionalism that he left? Inquiring minds want to know more!

Miami Herald wrote:Chambers said he might return to the Dolphins’ coaching staff during training camp and very much appreciates Joe Philbin giving him the chance to help.

But full-time coaching doesn’t appeal to him. “I would rather be flexible, work with college and pro guys on my own time. Nobody is doing it at this level.”

JMP wrote:Suh may be a maniac on the field, but off the field he might be one of the most level-headed athletes around today.  He is very intelligent, and he does his own thing - doesn't get into any trouble and doesn't associate with thugs.  He is the last person I'd worry about off the field.

rightchea wrote:All of us are thuggin....what set ya'll claim......

JMP wrote:That's some straight up hardcore gangsta mack shit right there, 316!  

rightchea wrote:you sir are the definition of gangsta 316.......

CarsonChris wrote:The problem is the head coach. The guy that can't find a play in his play book to gain 4 yards in the fourth quarter during a critical drive. 4 yards and he's queasy.

The culture starts at the top. The top is Philbert.

rightchea wrote:

CarsonChris wrote:The problem is the head coach. The guy that can't find a play in his play book to gain 4 yards in the fourth quarter during a critical drive. 4 yards and he's queasy.

The culture starts at the top. The top is Philbert.

Do we just only blame Philbins or is it Ross fault as well for allowing Mr. Queazy to last so long as a head coach. I have a problem with Owners that don't understand that there is a difference in making money and making fans happy by seeing a superbowl.