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Jimmy Johnson done in Miami
Posted: Saturday January 15, 2000 04:39 PM
NEW YORK (CNNSI.com) -- Even before Saturday's fiasco in Jacksonville, Jimmy Johnson and Dan Marino were just about done in Miami. Sports Illustrated's Peter King has learned that Johnson told friends he plans to step down as Miami Dolphins' coach as soon as the season ends, and the season ended in inglorious fashion with the Dolphins' 62-7 playoff loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Dave Wannstedt would almost certainly be Johnson's replacement, King reports. And since Wannstedt and Dolphins' owner Wayne Huzienga share Johnson's feelings about Marino, the legendary quarterback is almost certainly through in Miami as well. Marino, after his head clears from Saturday's disaster, may still want to play, and could wind up with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Even before Saturday, Johnson had simply had enough after a frustrating season full of distractions and constant talk about friction between him and Marino. King also has learned that the Green Bay Packers really want Marty Schottenheimer. They would first have to work out a deal with the Kansas City Chiefs, since Schottenheimer is still under contract with them for two years.
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