PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : Dolphins, Johnson Close to Agreement

Jimmy Johnson and Miami Dolphin owner Wayne Huizenga met to discuss the coaching vacancy for the first time Wednesday, and both reported progress toward an agreement.

Huizenga and Johnson met for four hours at the Dolphins’ training camp, then emerged to offer a status report on negotiations. Their upbeat update only fueled speculation that the hiring of Johnson as Don Shula’s successor is inevitable, probably by this weekend and possibly by today.

“I feel very good about it,” Johnson said. “I like the relationship that we’ve started.”

They planned to meet again early today.

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