Like a stairway to heaven, the Miami Dolphins have been taking all the right steps to get back to legitimacy. Firing former GM Chris Grier was STEP 1. Sitting QB Tua Tagovailoa was STEP 2. Finally firing Head Coach Mike McDaniel was STEP 3. Hiring GM Jon-Eric Sullivan was STEP 4. The next step hopefully complete the cycle in a positive way. The most important thing the Miami Dolphins did was hire what seems like a truly competent man to run the Organization. He has the requisite scouting background and was responsible for building the roster in Green Bay, and he had done well there in that capacity. Now, there is one man who is above all others, and he will have the final say on all things involving the team as far as players and personnel.
Head Coach John Harbaugh is not coming here. Ross is a pretty malleable guy, especially when it comes to getting what he wants, but it appears that John Harbaugh truly does want the keys to the kingdom and all its riches, and I don’t believe Ross will accommodate that. That doesn’t mean there aren’t any excellent candidates for the Miami Dolphins to hire. There’s a Head Coach not named John Harbaugh that has nearly an identical record as Head Coach in the NFL.
John Harbaugh 180-113. .614 Playoffs 13-11
Mike McCarthy 174-112 .608 Playoffs 11-11
Uncanny that over a span of 18 years, that these two coaches are so close in their records, for different teams in different conferences, Harbaugh all 18 with the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC, and McCarthy with 13 years with the Green Bay Packers and then 5 with the Dallas Cowboys, all in the NFC. I’m not advocating for the hiring of Mike McCarthy, but should we be looking for a Head Coach with a resume quite even with Jim Harbaugh’s, he exists. I know we have struck out with hiring first time Head Coaches, from Nick Saban to Cam Cameron to Tony Sparano to Joe Philbin to Adam Gase to Brian Flores and finally to Mike McDaniel. Just like some of the QB’s in the NFL, a lot of it is timing. Look at Baker Mayfield, and Sam Darnold. Both players flourishing after failing in their first NFL contracts, and the same goes for Coaches. I think it’s possible that both Brian Flores and Mike McDaniel can succeed for their next teams, they just have to be the right fit for that organization. If Tua stayed healthy and competitive, Mike McDaniel might still be here.
I’m 100% not against hiring another first time Head Coach. There’s been a lot of discussion over GB DC Jeff Hafley. The LA Rams DC is a household name in Miami, Chris Shula. Former Miami Dolphins DC Anthony Campanile is a hot name right now too. I have to say I loved that guy’s attitude and fire while he was here. If you watched last night’s game, Indiana’s Head Coach Curt Cignetti might garner some interest, although I have no idea whether he would want to enter the NFL ranks. The point is, there are options out there, and all is not lost if we don’t get John Harbaugh, who no doubt is an excellent candidate. Most of all, I trust that we have the right man in place to make that most important decision, and once again I stress that it will be HIS decision, and that decision will refelct directly on him, no one else. Full accountability and responsibility. The right way! Finally!
GO DOLPHINS!!!
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I missed on the Eagles and Packers but got the other 3 games right. However I was 0-5 in teams I was rooting for, lol. What a miserable first round.
I don’t understand what is going on with these substitutions. The ref is making them wait to snap the ball?
If the offense substitutes, then the refs hold it up for so long so the defense can substitute.
My guess on that one was the Chargers didn’t want to sub but Keenan Allen came off the field after the play so they had to sub leading the refs to delay the snap so the defense could sub.
Chargers being without both their starting OT’s really showed.
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/john-harbaugh-matt-lafleur-nfl-coaching-cycle/
Reports of Harbaugh’s demands are inaccurate, according to a source with knowledge. Harbaugh will command a high salary based simply off his resume, and some level of roster say is inherent in attracting a coach of that caliber. But a demand of $20 million in salary and full roster control are not required to land Harbaugh’s services.
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I’m absolutely stunned the reports of his demands may be inaccurate, lol.
I hope we don’t trade a high pick for LeFleur
I hope they release him . I wouldn’t mind him as our coach at all.
I long for the day where we are taking about the Dolphins in the playoffs rather than malls in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
I was talking to my friends on a text thread, one of them is a Chargers fan. Seems most of my friends think Herbert is an elite QB. I don’t know what they’re watching. He has elite measurables, his size and his arm strength and athleticism, but there’s something missing. He’s nowhere near as good as Josh Allen or Joe Burrow or Patrick Mahomes or Matt Stafford. Drake Maye in his 2nd season is better than him. Sam Darnold has been better than him the last 2 seasons. If you’re comparing him to Tua he’s marginally better but that ain’t saying much!
I wouldn’t trade picks for LaFleur, that’s just me. It worked out well with Shula though
Problem is, picks are ALL we got right now!
Local reports say that Lafleur will be staying but who really knows?
Does anyone have concerns about Hafley? The Packers gave up like 5 10 point or greater leads in the 4th quarter this year.
Micah Parsons was injured, also, so there is that.
Hafley is thought of highly in NFL circles, I guess.
No thank you to Jeff “Diary of a Whimpy Kid” Hafley
I am seeing more reports that Harbaugh preferred to select his onw GM but it was not a prerequisite. However, those same reports are confirming that Harbaugh wants total control over the roster.
Eagles, Dolphins predicted to pull off trade for $4 million backup who could start in Miami
NFL quarterback Tanner McKee???
Draft a QB, let him compete with Tua the Terrible and the Mighty Quinn
I would not draft a QB this year. Keep Tua and Quinn and add a third QB to compete. Tua is the best QB we have on the roster, and if he gets in shape and regains his will to win, the Dolphins can focus on their future QB in the 2027 NFL Draft
Andy Reid, head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs, is currently the highest-paid NFL head coach, with an annual salary of $20 million. He signed a five-year, $100 million extension in April 2024 that runs through the 2029 season
Does John Harbaugh deserve that kind of money? I don’t think so.
Top 5 Highest paid HC’s
Key Insights
Proven Success Rewarded: The top five highest-paid coaches all have a history of significant success, including Super Bowl wins and numerous playoff appearances.
Contract Details: Coaching contracts are not subject to the NFL salary cap, allowing teams to offer highly competitive, multi-year deals to secure top talent.
Comparison to Players: While NFL coaching salaries are high, the top players in the league, such as Dak Prescott, earn significantly more, with annual average salaries around $60 million.
Buffalo looks very beatable. That means this will be the year they win it all.