The makeover in Miami has started. The announced Saturday that they have parted ways with general manager Dennis Hickey. "I want to thank Dennis for his work over the last two years. We talked about a number of different po sibilities, but at the end we reached this agreement," Executive Vice President of Football Operations Mike Tannenbaum said in a team statement. "I Jonathan Schoop Jersey have a great deal Byron Buxton Jersey of respect for what he accomplished here and wish Dennis and his family well." "Over the past week, I have had a number of conversations with the organization about my role in the team," Hickey said. "Ultimately the and I agreed that it would be best if we parted ways." NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport that Chris Grier, the ' director of college scouting, is expected to take over Hickey's role.Hickey was hired by owner Stephen Ro s in 2014. However, the hired Tannenbaum during the 2014 season as a consultant before promoting him to oversee operations above Hickey in 2015. Tannenbaum's role gradually increased over the tumultuous season which saw coach Joe Philbin and offensive Willians Astudillo Jersey coordinator Bill Lazor fired. Hickey's role, on the other hand, was Addison Reed Jersey reduced e sentially to that of a scouting director. that Tannenbaum and Hickey weren't talking much and didn't even sit together during games.Whoever the hire, their first task will be to find a new coach. Interim head coach Dan Campbell is candidate and offensive coordinator Adam Gase is also on the ' radar, according to Rapoport. In addition, Miami is interested in UCLA coach Jim Mora, but they have not scheduled an interview with him, Rapoport said on NFL Network's GameDay First on Sunday.This move, heading into the final weekend of the season, signifies a total sea change in the organization from the top down. With Tannenbaum leading an extreme makeover, there's no doubt we'll Eddie Rosario Jersey see more moving and shaking in Miami in the coming days.

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