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Tony Sparano Not Expected To Be Fired During Dolphins Bye Week

The Dolphins are 0-4 and everyone keeps talking about Tony Sparano’s future but, according to a report, he’s safe for another couple weeks.

CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 25: Head coach Tony Sparano of the Miami Dolphins argues a call against the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 25, 2011 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 25: Head coach Tony Sparano of the Miami Dolphins argues a call against the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 25, 2011 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 25: Head coach Tony Sparano of the Miami Dolphins argues a call against the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 25, 2011 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images)
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The Miami Dolphins are now 0-4 with Tony Sparano's job security hanging in the balance. The Dolphins are entering the bye week so this seems like as logical time as any to make a coaching change but, according to a report from the Sun-Sentinel, that won't be happening.

The report says Sparano is certain not to get fired this week, and is also expected to be with the team through their Week 6 game against the New York Jets.

If we’re talking about Sparano’s fate this early in the season, it’s not a good sign for him on lasting the year. He received a contract extension last year after the Dolphins were reportedly flirting with Jim Harbaugh so firing him this early would shine the light on ownership, who gave him the extension.

The Dolphins face a tough game in New York in two weeks before hosting the Denver Broncos, going on the road to New York (again) to face the Giants and then hitting the midway point in Kansas City.

After Todd Haley and the Chiefs won in Week 4, Sparano's seat is hotter than any other coach right now. Check out SB Nation's The Phinsider where they're thinking Sparano may not get fired until the end of the year.

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