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“I think my leaving created a situation that was not good for the Dolphins retrospectively,” Parcells, now an ESPN analyst and a 2013 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee, said in a conference call with media Wednesday.

When Parcells was asked about what he considered the highs and lows of his Dolphins tenure, which lasted less than three seasons, he said: “I’ve thought about it a lot.”

Parcells indicated having a first-time owner (Stephen Ross), head coach (Tony Sparano) and GM (Jeff Ireland) created some challenges, calling it “a difficult dynamic, because everyone, rightfully so, wants to put their own mark on the franchise, and they have every right to do that.”

Parcells indicated he believes his departure created some “political” issues.

Said Parcells: “I saw things happen that I would have made every effort to try to avoid.”

Parcells didn’t mention any specific events. ...

i think his arrival hurt us even more.

The biggest over-hyped, over-blown, over-rated HC of all time. I cannot believe how many sing his praises. Without a certain coach who is in NE with him, then man was very average.

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I will say though when he screwed Atlanta over to come here most here were pleased & predicted a super bowl within 3 years.

I dont remember that. I remember most being pleased but I don't remember most predicting a SB in 3 years. I am sure some did but most ... not sure about that. Of course as my children remind me of often ... hmmm not sure what point I was about to make.

I don't remember that either Aqnor. I had my doubts when he came here.
Now Jimmy Johnson, that was a different story for me, I did think he would take us to the promised land.

The biggest over-hyped, over-blown, over-rated HC of all time. I cannot believe how many sing his praises. Without a certain coach who is in NE with him, then man was very average.

He took the money and ran before he got the job done. If he had a conscience he'd give a big portion of it back for not delivering the goods.

As to all the "Super Bowl within three years" comments.... But every fan of every underperforming team that gets a new GM/HC has basically those same expectations.

2. Drafting Vontae Davis over Clay Matthews.

You mean the same coach who first spread his wings and left, compiling a 36-44 record before being fired and returning home to the nest?

Strange how good someone looks when surrounded by the right people compared to how they look without them.

A few things, all of which are on Parcells, that set this team back after going from 1-15 to AFC East Champs:

1. Actually going from 1-15 to AFC East Champs. That hurt this team with a lower draft pick.

2. Drafting Vontae Davis over Clay Matthews.

3. Pat Friggin White

Drafting Jake Long over Matt Ryan was one of his biggest mistakes. I know the lead on this was after 2008.

Miami missed out on some quality player by draft a gimmick Qb.

Here is another mover I did not like. Patrick Turner over Jared Cook in the 3rd..

Lets not forget the John Jerry over Jimmy Graham.

Heck, what were his good moves?