Archives for January 22, 2006

‘Mularkey becomes the Dolphins’ fourth offensive coordinator since May 2004, and the seventh since Gary Stevens was fired following the 1997 season.’

‘Sources said that, while family considerations played a large role in Mularkey’s decision, his views on the future of the franchise were also a significant factor. Since the end to a dismal season, the Buffalo organization has undergone a quick overhaul, and people in the NFL have questioned the Bills’ direction.’

‘The team could make an announcement as early as Monday.’

‘Mike Mularkey has accepted the job as the Dolphins’ offensive coordinator, a source said Sunday.’

‘Remember this name: Haloti Ngata of Oregon.’

‘So yes, Saban would coach again if the right offer came along. He knows Ralph Wilson wrote him off when he quit the Bills a second time, in the middle of the 1976 season. He knows Wilson won’t consider him for the Wall of Fame, never mind as a coach. But if Levy called, you bet he’d listen. "Oh yes, I would," Saban said. "I’ve had an extended vacation the last couple of years. I took it easy and got back into shape physically. Three of us octogenarians running the Bills, that would be nice, wouldn’t it?"’

‘Mularkey, 44, has also received strong interest for positions in Detroit and Atlanta. The Falcons reportedly offered him a job as quarterbacks coach after an interview Thursday.’

‘Working on what was believed to be a one-year trial under new General Manager Marv Levy would have affected Mularkey’s ability to hire top-notch assistant coaches because of a lack of job security beyond 2006.’

‘Former Buffalo Bills coach Mike Mularkey has been offered the job as offensive coordinator of the Miami Dolphins, a person close to the discussions said Saturday. Mularkey met with Dolphins coach Nick Saban, then flew home to Buffalo on Saturday to decide whether to accept the job, said the person, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team has not confirmed the offer.’