DAVIE, Fla., Jan. 12 (UPI) -- Dan Marino, the most prolific quarterback in NFL history, Monday was named senior vice president of football operations by the Miami Dolphins.
Miami promoted Rick Spielman to general manager.
Under this structure, Marino has final say on football decisions. Both Spielman and Coach Dave Wannstedt will report to Marino.
After two straight playoff-less seasons, Dolphins owner Wayne Huizenga announced Dec. 29 that he was looking to restructure the front office. But the hiring of Marino was surprising after Huizenga spent most of the last 10 days interviewing numerous candidates.
Former Seattle and New Orleans General Manager Randy Mueller, Seattle Vice President of Operations Ted Thompson, Tampa Bay Director of Personnel Tim Ruskell and Baltimore Director of Player Personnel Phil Savage were among candidates interviewed.
Marino, who retired after the 1999 season, is the NFL's all-time leader with 61,361 passing yards, 420 touchdowns and 4,967 completions in 17 years with the Dolphins.
