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 reflect directly on him, no one else. Full accountability and responsibility. The right way! Finally!
GO DOLPHINS!!!
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I just looked at CBS Sports at their 2026 Draft Rankings
1Fernando MendozaIndianaJrQB 1 6-5 225
2Dante MooreOregonSophQB 2 6-3 206
3Rueben Bain Jr.Miami (Fla.)JrEDGE 1 6-3 270
I’m surprised Bain is that high. Did his play in the CFB Playoffs raise his stock that much?
NO… even prior to the CFB playoffs, many had Bain going at R1P1.
I don’t see it, nor does BBM or Rich.
For our Phins’ sake, I hope Bain does go early.
I saw some a few months ago that had him between 4-7. He was the ACC Defensive Player of the Year and he’s mostly played better against top competition than the weaker guys. I don’t think he’s as good as they do but he was very productive this playoff until the Ole Miss game. I wouldn’t take him though even as a Miami fanboi.
I think(?) many are trying to find the next Myles Garrett. Bain’s size has him close to Myles Garrett.
Sorry… I don’t see the next Garrett in Bain.
It’s a ‘copy-cat’ league.
For Mets fans – Mets offer Kyle Tucker a 3 year deal at $40-50M per. WTF!!! What did Pete Alonso do so wrong that they didn’t even try to sign him for comparable money?
I saw that. I don’t think he’s going to take a three year deal. Jmo
Also Mike, they didn’t want to commit to the seven years Alonso wanted
Mike Tomlin is not a good coach. He’s been a figurehead and placeholder to prove the Rooney’s right for their unnecessary hiring rule.
9th winningest coach in NFL history. Never had a losing season. He’s not a great coach compared to dudes like Shula, Belichick and Reid (who is), but he’s better than a lot of other coaches. Dude doesn’t get nearly enough credit. The best coaches are the best because they have a generational talent at QB. That’s it for the most part. His winning % is on par with Sean Payton and better than Harbaugh’s.
His post season success is awful but so is Roethlisberger’s postseason int rate. What’s impressive is he continued to win with terrible QBs like Trubisky, Rudolph, and Pickett. Dude has done a pretty good job overall with the talent he has.
WTF? Go sniff Jake Scott’s jock strap..
Bri – Alonso signed for 5YR/$155M. I think he would have considered 3YR/$150M, no? Now we’re going to potentially pay a guy who really isn’t a fit here, bats left, and plays RF, where Soto plays. They’ll either have to move Soto to LF, or Tucker to LF, where neither has played before. It seems clear they just didn’t like Alonso, and I guess that’s fine as long as Tucker works out here. If not, they look like idiots
I’m not defending the move- I wanted Alonso back like every other Mets fan. I wonder if they just hater dealing with his agent.
I think it’s Alonso the person. I got the feeling they just don’t like him. I like his production, I don’t have to deal with his personality.
Mike Tomlin inherited Ben Roethlisberger, who he had from 2007-2021. Ben was a very solid, capable QB, and they won a SB together. Still, Tomlin had a winning record with QB Kenny Picket/Mason Rudolph when Pickett was injured and then Russell Wilson/Justin Fields, and then Aaron Rodgers. I know the Steelers Front Office has been among the top in the NFL and the roster has always been quality, but to say he’s not a good Head Coach seems very unfair. Hopefully we can have the same problem here for the next 19 years where we hire a Head Coach, win a Super Bowl and have 19 winning seasons. I’ll take that over the shit we’ve had here for sure!
Dolphins have let go Assistant GM Marvin Allen. Makes sense, Sully don’t need anything from the leftover clusterfuck.
I just read an article in USA Today by Matt Hayes, “Time to focus on Indiana”s NFL talent.”
I’ll try and find a link, but a bunch in the top 100…is that for real?
Absolutely
I hope this works, different title, updated….
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2026/01/13/indiana-football-has-better-players-not-just-older-ones-iu-hoosiers-cfp-secret-sauce/88152004007/
This is funny!
https://x.com/MarcHochman/status/2011234095825588366?s=20
LOL…
Thanks for sharing that article Krishna! I am looking forward to seeing that matchup between Bain and Indiana LT Carter Smith. Smith could raise his draft stock to day 2 with a solid performance. I think he would be a stud LG in the NFL.
I thought you might have some insight. The article addressed that match up specifically….thought Smith would be in command. We shall see.
I am not that high on taking RT’s Mauigoa or Fano at #11. Only because this draft is loaded with RT’s. The top 4 RT’s are really close for me. I would rather trade down and gain another 2nd and draft either RT’s Blake Miller or Max Iheanachor.
I think Mauigoa might be a little overrated anyway. He’s good but not that athletic, IMO. I almost think he would have to move inside in the NFL. Again, I am not an OL guy. I just go by what I see.
MIke,
It’s not an unfair statement if you pay attention. He doesn’t really pick his coaches or his players. He has no other duties, but to show up on Game Day, chew gum, then clap his hands like a seal. Hiring and firing is basically determined by the front office.
He has no signature offense, defense, or game planning. He has no coaching tree. Any Coach that was successful after leaving the Steelers was on the staff he inherited from Cowher.
He was a 1 year DC for a losing team with a middle of the road defense, given the keys to the kingdom. He goes anywhere nearly anywhere else and no one remembers his name. He’s literally the only Rooney Rule hire in history.
FTR, I don’t think Harbaugh is all that great of a coach either. Both coach for strong organizations in a mediocre division where whoever ends up on top is basically a Peter principle. I would definitely say that Harbaugh is a better coach than Tomlin though, but I wouldn’t call him great. This league has been so devoid of true coaches for a long time now.
That’s in an interesting take, not gonna lie. I guess I don’t really pay attention to what the Steelers do
Dolphins requested permission to interview Jags DC Anthony Campanile, former Dolphins LB Coach. I really like him
Didn’t some of us want him for DC?
He was also with the Packers for a year in 2024.
I read they were looking at him. He was the fiery guy on Hard knocks
Yep!
Oregon redshirt sophomore quarterback Dante Moore announced Wednesday he’s returning to the Ducks for the 2026 season, skipping an early-entry opportunity as one of the 2026 NFL Draft’s top prospects.
Not a shocker.
I wonder what Maiava does now since he said he was going to go to Oregon through the transfer portal.
He obviously didn’t want to get drafted by the Jets.
Moore that is
Raiola not Maiava.
Dante Moore just improved Ty Simpson’s draft stock.
Ty Simpson officially signed his draft papers.
Well, at least Dante listened to me. LOL
As for Ty Simpson, if he gets drafted by the Jest, he will be a bust. That’s not a prediction, it’s a spoiler. LOL
I bet Maiava changes tune and goes to the Miami Hurricanes.
Again, not Maiava but Dylan Raiola.
Rich, I think the Rams take Simpson at #13 as a potential successor to Stafford.
I think he would succeed if drafted by McVay.
Agree
There are rumblings that McVay may move on from coaching.
Eagles fire OC Kevin Patullo. I wonder if they interview MM.
I haven’t kept up with coaching vacancies over the years but 9 seems like a lot.
It is. I don’t remember the year but I remember something like this happening before.
I think the Steelers want a defensive minded HC.
“The Steelers have requested to interview Vikings DC Brian Flores, Chargers DC Jesse Minter, Rams passing game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase, Rams DC Chris Shula and Dolphins DC Anthony Weaver for their vacant head coaching job, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported.”
I guess so 😂
Flores was a given since he was there for a year before going to the Vikings
49er’s signed our practice squad TE Hayden Rucci to a futures contract. He was one of a few from the practice squad we didn’t offer a futures contract to.
I really like Dulcich. Hill is solid but we could use another good player in that group.
The Buccaneers completed an interview with former Dolphins special teams coordinator Craig Aukerman for their vacant STC position.
ST’s was pretty solid this year, especially considering how awful it was in past years