Gratuitous Headless Fish Posting

The search for a new Dolphins head coach goes on. Is it really possible we might get another Shula?

Former Alabama coach Mike Shula already has met twice with the Dolphins about the position. Shula, who was replaced by Nick Saban at Alabama, is the son of Dolphins legend Don Shula.

''He's got a lot of his dad in him,'' Bailey said Tuesday. ``Very smart, very assertive, very firm. A very attractive potential person for us.''

According to a person familiar with the search, Mike Shula's second meeting, which took place at the team's facility, lasted four hours and entailed everything from the salary cap, potential assistants and what he might want to change.

Owner Wayne Huizenga, general manager Randy Mueller, Bailey and Wiedmeier were present during the lengthy discussions, indicating the interview was not merely a courtesy gesture to the Shula family.

''Everywhere he has coached, Mike has exhibited class, integrity and enthusiasm -- all critical ingredients to run a successful program,'' Don Shula said in a team-issued statement. ``He has a special feeling about the Dolphin organization.''

Okay, ten out of ten for the whole family thing, but......

Add him to the short list of potentials which includes Dolphins defensive coordinator Dom Capers, Chargers offensive coordinator Cam Cameron, former Falcons coach Jim Mora and Georgia Tech coach Chan Gailey. Frankly, although I confess to knowing very little about the higher levels of pro football, I find myself saying, "Eerrrmmmm....."

How about starting a Draft Bill Cowher movement instead?