Dolphins extend GM Jeff Ireland's contract  Written by Michael
Serrania on .  At this point in the season, being 3-0 is
uncharacteristic for the Dolphins franchise since it last
happened in 2002.  However, on the business side of things, the
Dolphins decided to release to media sources that Jeff Ireland's
contract has been extended for 1 year through the 2014 season.
Remarkably, it was Jeff Ireland prior to hiring head coach Joe
Philbin, that was on the outs with the fanbase, criticized by
the media, and villified by certain free agents who didn't like
what was going on in Miami during free-agency.  Since the hiring
of Philbin, Ireland has been largely responsible for drafting
quarterback Ryan Tannehill, the signing of wide receivers Mike
Wallace and Brandon Gibson, and defensive players such as
Dannell Ellerbe and Phillip Wheeler.  While Ireland has had
failed signings such as Brandon Marshall, Jake Grove, and Justin
Smiley, he has had more success with his drafts of Reshad Jones,
Jimmy Wilson, and Jonathan