Ireland on Coaching Search

Now that the regular season is over, the next order of business for the Dolphins is selecting a new head coach. It's a search that's going to draw a lot of attention and General Manager Jeff Ireland addressed it on Monday when he issued a statement that was released by the team.

Here is the statement from Jeff Ireland:

"Steve Ross and I have a plan in place that is designated to ensure that we identify and interview an outstanding set of candidates for the head coaching position. The process will be thorough, it will be in compliance with NFL policies, and will provide the best possible result for the franchise.

"That search has begun and there is no designated timetable; it will be conducted in a manner that gives us the greatest opportunity to hire the individual we feel is best suited to become the team’s head coach. Steve and I are excited to embark on this process, and we are confident that it will result in the selection of an outstanding individual who will return the Dolphins to their long-time status as one of the most successful teams in the league."