Dolphins’ next GM choice puts Stephen Ross in a make-or-break situation

Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross | Rich Storry/GettyImagesThe Miami Dolphins have a rare mid-season start to finding their next general manager, but many believe Champ Kelly is the de facto first choice. That would be a mistake for a lot of reasons. If owner Stephen Ross truly wants to change the direction of his franchise, he has to make decisions he has never made before.

Wayne Huizenga was a good owner who knew how to stay out of the way. It didn't always work, and he never earned a Super Bowl ring, but the late owner at least made decisions that you could understand from the outside. Ross, on the other hand, has not.

This year, he will attempt to find another general manager. His fourth…