Ireland named new Dolphins GM

[Scurrilous]

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"The Dolphins have hired Jeff Ireland to become their new general manager.

After a relatively short day of interviews and meetings that began shortly after 8 a.m., Miami reached an agreement with Ireland to bring him on board to oversee the team's personnel decisions.

Football czar Bill Parcells moved quickly to land Ireland, as he has been set for some time on hiring Ireland because of his relentless work ethic and expertise in player evaluation. Despite his low profile, Ireland is widely respected in league circles.

Owner Wayne Huizenga arrived at the Dolphins' facility shortly after noon Wednesday as negotiations with Ireland neared finality. An agreement has since been made.

Parcells worked closely with his new general manager during his head coaching stint with the Cowboys. The pair is largely responsible for putting together Dallas' current roster, which finished the regular season 13-3."

http://www.miamiherald.com/breaking_sports/story/364255.html

[ticapnews]

1. Ireland?

Aren't they afraid she will distract the players?



But I guess she has some football experience from her role as a kicker on a college football team :D

[WilliamPitt]

2. This guy built Dallas for the last three years.

Big-time pull for the 'Phins.

And they didn't take Pioli away from Belichick to fill that slot, which was possible as Pioli is Parcells' step-son. Doubleplusgood, there.