Gunzlingr
12-28-2003, 03:52 PM
The Miami Dolphins football operation will undergo a shakeup for the 2004 season but ESPN.com has confirmed that the makeover will not include the departure of head coach Dave Wannstedt, who will be granted a reprieve by owner Wayne Huizenga.
Sources said Sunday afternoon that Wannstedt, who is 41-24 in four seasons pending the outcome of the season finale against the New York Jets, will be retained. The sources said that Wannstedt, who has one year remaining on his original five-year contract, will receive a one-season extension through 2005.
Not nearly as fortunate is Arizona Cardinals coach Dave McGinnis, who, team sources said, will be dismissed early this week. The Cardinals, who finish the season later Sunday against Minnesota, are just 16-40 under McGinnis' stewardship. The popular McGinnis replaced Vince Tobin seven games into the 2000 season after rejecting the head coaching job with the Chicago Bears.
While team officials have not yet apprised McGinnis of his status, the Cardinals have been conducting background checks for weeks now on potential replacements. Through intermediaries, the Cardinals and former Minnesota Vikings coach Dennis Green have expressed mutual interest in each other.
more (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=pasquarelli_len&id=1695273)
Sources said Sunday afternoon that Wannstedt, who is 41-24 in four seasons pending the outcome of the season finale against the New York Jets, will be retained. The sources said that Wannstedt, who has one year remaining on his original five-year contract, will receive a one-season extension through 2005.
Not nearly as fortunate is Arizona Cardinals coach Dave McGinnis, who, team sources said, will be dismissed early this week. The Cardinals, who finish the season later Sunday against Minnesota, are just 16-40 under McGinnis' stewardship. The popular McGinnis replaced Vince Tobin seven games into the 2000 season after rejecting the head coaching job with the Chicago Bears.
While team officials have not yet apprised McGinnis of his status, the Cardinals have been conducting background checks for weeks now on potential replacements. Through intermediaries, the Cardinals and former Minnesota Vikings coach Dennis Green have expressed mutual interest in each other.
more (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=pasquarelli_len&id=1695273)