Miami Dolphins season ending Press Conference

Miami,Florida (Sun Life Stadium)
Matthew Bailey Press Conference: Transcript

Owner Matthew Bailey gave his season ending press conference to the media today after players cleaned their lockers out from the team's facility. It wasn't covered live but we obtained the transcript to share with everyone.

Matthew Bailey- Good evening all,I'm here to take questions on the Dolphins season and season awaiting us.


Reporters- How disappointed are you about being eliminated on the final week for the second straight season?

To say I'm disappointed is an understatement. We started and finished strong going 4-1 in both cases but things fell apart during the middle stretch.

Your team finished 9-7 and in a three way tie for the last Wild Card spot but were the odd men out,did you guys get hosed!

Yeah we did get screwed. Our point differential is better than the Patriots and Broncos. We all shared the same conference record but some how we got eliminated. The league's officials know if we advance to the playoffs we're winning the Super Bowl! Maybe they're still upset that I left San Diego abruptly.

Matt,in all fairness, your Fins did lose both divisional games versus the Pats. Don't you think that had an impact?

Possibly! I don't know and truthfully I don't care. We're a better team than them,quote me!

Bailey,did you cost your team it's season by taking a leave of absence for two games,one of which resulted in a loss too New England?

What type of question is that? My interim coaches did a hell of a job in relief. We lost both of our starting running backs which limited us to a pass game primarily,which was already being closely scouted by everyone. Quit bringing up the Pats as if they're our bigger brother or something.

How satisfied are you with QB Kyle Orton's performance from this season?

I think Kyle did terrific. He took a lot of sacks and was continually pressured but made less mistakes.

Is Orton the starter for next season

He's the number one QB on our depth chart but it's too early to say. I'll evaluate things with my coaching staff and take it from there.

QB Dyjuan Dozier is the top prospect in the draft and could be available when your team selects. Are you attending his pro day and interested in making him a Fin?

There will be many teams at his pro day,even if were one of them it doesn't mean anything.

You have two 1st round picks in the top 10 and a 2nd rounder that's in the mid 40's overall. What's your draft strategy,who are you targeting?

We broadened our defensive playbook but could still use some help up front on that side of the ball. Other than that I can't reveal too much but were looking to make a big splash.

There's reports from St. Louis that you and the Rams owner have agreed to a deal where Miami would acquire QB Sam Bradford,could you comment?

Now,you're just stirring things up. I'm not even gonna speak on that.

How about the reports from Tennessee about the Titans heavily pursuing CB Sean Smith again,under new ownership this time?

Ha ha ha,you media people are funny. Sean is the best corner in the USSML. I think everybody would love to have a 6'3 pick machine. No comment on that either. One more question

With all the uncertainty surrounding your team's QB position and the fans impatience with this team becoming a winner,can we assume your job security is attached to Orton's performance?

My job security? Whoa,whoa whoa! Get this shit straight,I'm the fucking boss around here. I'll leave when I'm ready,nobody is going to run me up out of here,okay! Listen to me carefully and you can quote this in your headlines. The Miami Dolphins will advance to playoffs next season and will win the Super Bowl,that's a guarantee. I'm done for the evening,you all have a good night!


The Miami Herald's Sports section is conducting a poll on the Dolphins success for next season after Owner Bailey's bold prediction

fireworks in Miami, sounds like the media is getting antsy

Those damn media guys like to create drama.

okojbmider wrote:

fireworks in Miami, sounds like the media is getting antsy

Lol, they are...The city wants a championship!

I'm surprised no questions about Cutler at QB came up lol

I got a vote that I'll quit Lmao

Lot of talent on that Miami team. Anything less than a Wild Card win may result in Bailey getting his ass fired lol. Why wasn't that a poll option? Jokes, jokes lol

Matt,in all fairness, your Fins did lose both divisional games versus the Pats. Don't you think that had an impact?

Possibly! I don't know and truthfully I don't care. We're a better team than them,quote me!




HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA.

psh. You funny man, you funny! I run this division!

Cutler and Brandon Marshall will find a way to each other haha

Ares wrote:

Matt,in all fairness, your Fins did lose both divisional games versus the Pats. Don't you think that had an impact?

Possibly! I don't know and truthfully I don't care. We're a better team than them,quote me!




HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA.

psh. You funny man, you funny! I run this division!

I love how loosely you say " I run the division " lol

We finished with same record and Smash wasn't far behind at 8-8.

Gonna take a stab at you, for a owner who runs the division you have nothing to show for it lol...You haven't repped the AFC East well in the playoffs...Miami will step up to the plate next season...BOO YA!

okojbmider wrote:

Cutler and Brandon Marshall will find a way to each other haha

Sad sad sad...." I wonder if the USSML owner for the Bears in Madden 13 will trade me Marshall back to Miami for two 3rd's?!?"

@BaileysBlitz wrote:

Ares wrote:

Matt,in all fairness, your Fins did lose both divisional games versus the Pats. Don't you think that had an impact?

Possibly! I don't know and truthfully I don't care. We're a better team than them,quote me!




HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA.

psh. You funny man, you funny! I run this division!

I love how loosely you say " I run the division " lol

We finished with same record and Smash wasn't far behind at 8-8.

Gonna take a stab at you, for a owner who runs the division you have nothing to show for it lol...You haven't repped the AFC East well in the playoffs...Miami will step up to the plate next season...BOO YA!

Thats all fine and dandy, but you didnt even beat me once the past season, and neither you or smash have been in the playoffs, so yeah, talk is cheap!

Oh and this is who has beaten me the past 3 season in the playoffs.

Dewser, Nuke, and now 2Legit.

3 of the better owners in the league. So yeah, i actually wanna see you do better! HUMPH!

Ares wrote:

Oh and this is who has beaten me the past 3 season in the playoffs.

Dewser, Nuke, and now 2Legit.

3 of the better owners in the league. So yeah, i actually wanna see you do better! HUMPH!

Shots Fired! I love it,season 4 is going to be very interesting

You beat me in week 2,I never played you the second game
Yes I nor Smash has made the post season, point taken!
Those are tough opponents, I've beaten both Dewser and Nuke before, never played 2L...don't wanna hear the excuses Ares lol

You're a great rival,it's good,fun & games

Ive beaten Nuke in the playoffs before too. Dews, ive never beat, very close games though, and 2Legit, has crushed me, each and every time we've played.

Your both great owners and opponents.. You both will probably make the playoffs next season

2Legit wrote:

Your both great owners and opponents.. You both will probably make the playoffs next season

I hope so,we feel it's long overdue in the SML