DOLPHINS GET ‘NEW DADDY’; PARCELLS GOING TO MIAMI: The MIAMI HERALD reports that the Big Tuna is all set to go swimming with the Dolphins:

A source says Bill Parcells will become Miami’s head of football operations. A four-year deal proposed by team owner Wayne Huizenga on Wednesday has been agreed to by Parcells, and ESPN reports the ex-NFL coach is expected to sign within the next 48 hours.The hopeful hiring has put Dolphins defensive tackle Vonnie Holliday in a festive mood: “Bill Parcells is one of those names that if he comes in and he’s on board, he’s a guy that’s going to get things going in the right direction.”

On the lighter side, offensive tackle L.J. Shelton joked, “We’re going to have a new daddy.”