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Don't worry. Bill Parcells is on the job and has promised to stay on the job to fix what is wrong. ''Bill is going to stay,'' outgoing Dolphins owner Wayne Huizenga said after he walked out of a quiet, depressing Dolphins locker room. ``He told me [Friday] he was going to stay.'' Huizenga is expected to soon sell his majority interest in the Dolphins and Dolphin Stadium to billionaire real estate developer Stephen Ross. The final negotiations could be completed within days and a closing will follow. Huizenga even said he was looking to meet with Ross on Sunday evening to iron out the deal's details. He didn't have far to look. As Huizenga was speaking to a huddle of reporters, Ross, flanked by an entourage of tall Secret Service-looking men, walked briskly past on his way out to the stadium parking lot. ''My gut tells me he'll stay,'' Ross said of Parcells as he speed-walked out of the stadium. ``I certainly want him. And I understand what he wants. I think he deserves all the credit. ``Everyone is expecting him and wanting him to come back. I don't think he could find a more welcome home.''

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Stephen Ross, AP Stephen Ross, AP

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January 5, 2009  06:59 AM ET
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parcells is now a god in miami

January 5, 2009  07:04 AM ET
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Our local news sports segment showed a shot of Parcells during the game and he looked disgusted. He'll be back, no worries.

January 5, 2009  07:49 AM ET
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With "BIG TUNA" staying watch out next year AFC East!

January 5, 2009  07:51 AM ET
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Why would he WANT to leave? He's living in south beach, and most of the time anyone mentions the Dolphins as one of the best stories of the season, his name is mentioned as a big reason for their turnaround. If he went elsewhere and didn't have anything close to the season like he just had, he'd be second-guessed about it for a looong time. Right now he's got it made.

January 5, 2009  07:56 AM ET
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Originally posted 07:51 AM ET  01.05 by Mister K

Why would he WANT to leave? He's living in south beach, and most of the time anyone mentions the Dolphins as one of the best stories of the season, his name is mentioned as a big reason for their turnaround. If he went elsewhere and didn't have anything close to the season like he just had, he'd be second-guessed about it for a looong time. Right now he's got it made.

Because he could leave and get $12 mil guaranteed and then go work on another team? Imagine how much the Browns, Chiefs, or maybe Lions would pay for Parcells?

January 5, 2009  07:57 AM ET
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I have to agree with Mister K. I don't see why he would want to leave already. I don't think he has burned any bridges there yet and I know he has some clause where he can leave if the team is sold or some such. But why he would want to leave Miami after the season they have just had is beyond me.

January 5, 2009  07:59 AM ET
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Originally posted 07:49 AM ET  01.05 by p69nutt

With "BIG TUNA" staying watch out next year AFC East!

Sorry, no fluff schedule for the fins next year and no sneaking up on anybody either. They will be hard pressed to go 8-8.

January 5, 2009  09:12 AM ET
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Thank goodness. Go Tuna. Go Fins.

January 5, 2009  09:36 AM ET
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the Cowboys need to bring the Tuna back to big D!!!!!

January 5, 2009  09:56 AM ET
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Originally posted 07:56 AM ET  01.05 by jj730

Because he could leave and get $12 mil guaranteed and then go work on another team? Imagine how much the Browns, Chiefs, or maybe Lions would pay for Parcells?

But then he finds himself working for the Browns, Chiefs or Lions (I'm not trying to kick them while they're down, but I can't picture him with any of them). Parcells loves Florida, and right now it would seem that south beach and Dolphins fans love him right back. And ownership would play a huge role in any position he would ever consider, especially after his tenure with Dallas. The Tuna has a good relationship with Wayne Huizenga who was more than happy to be hands-off and simply sign the checks. The only reason this is being talked about is because of the impending change of ownership. It will be interesting to see what develops with the new ownership, but right now Mr. Ross is saying the right things. Why would he (Stephen Ross) want to rock the boat? Maybe at this stage The Tuna is happy to enjoy what he has, with a mind geared toward his legacy and not necessarily his net worth.

January 5, 2009  10:03 AM ET
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Originally posted 07:49 AM ET  01.05 by p69nutt

With "BIG TUNA" staying watch out next year AFC East!

Don't FORGET.....TOUGHER schedule.....

January 5, 2009  10:04 AM ET
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Originally posted 07:51 AM ET  01.05 by Mister K

Why would he WANT to leave? He's living in south beach, and most of the time anyone mentions the Dolphins as one of the best stories of the season, his name is mentioned as a big reason for their turnaround. If he went elsewhere and didn't have anything close to the season like he just had, he'd be second-guessed about it for a looong time. Right now he's got it made.

He's actually living in Jupiter

January 5, 2009  10:06 AM ET
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Originally posted 10:03 AM ET  01.05 by CRIMSONandCREAM

Don't FORGET.....TOUGHER schedule.....

Same for Jets and Pats.....This yr the Pats/Jets/Fins all played the AFC West/NFC West

January 5, 2009  10:15 AM ET
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Originally posted 10:04 AM ET  01.05 by browardcane

He's actually living in Jupiter

D'oh!

January 5, 2009  10:44 AM ET
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Wonder how much they had to pay him to get him to agree not to cash in the $12 Million walkaway fee?

January 5, 2009  11:25 AM ET
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Very good to hear. I detest the Dolphins and their silly wildcat plays, mainly because they made the Pats look like Keystone Cops in their first meeting. But a 10-game turnaround with a cast-away QB is a pretty impressive feat even for somebody as great as Parcells. I actually like seeing the division somewhat contested again after 7-years of domination. Glad to see Bill is loyal to the Dolphins franchise and not just their current owner.

January 5, 2009  11:41 AM ET
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Originally posted 07:04 AM ET  01.05 by Sassafras

Our local news sports segment showed a shot of Parcells during the game and he looked disgusted. He'll be back, no worries.

He's got a good job, in a nice warm weather place, with an organization with owners who butt out and don't seek the limelight.

January 5, 2009  11:59 AM ET
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Originally posted 10:03 AM ET  01.05 by CRIMSONandCREAM

Don't FORGET.....TOUGHER schedule.....

You never know. This year was suppose to be a tough schedule. Pre-season tough teams included- Broncos, Chargers, Rams, AZ and 49ers were suppose to be tough teams. Dolphins only loss to the above was AZ on the road in week 2.

January 5, 2009  01:03 PM ET
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YUM YUM TUNA

 
January 5, 2009  03:32 PM ET
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Originally posted 07:51 AM ET  01.05 by Mister K

Why would he WANT to leave? He's living in south beach

Howu about 9-12M.. whatever the # is.. for doing nothing. He live in South Beach regardless.

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