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You can be sure that Tua Tagovailoa’s head injury from Thursday night will be a hot topic in the coming days. The fact that the Miami Dolphins even allowed him to take the field against the Cincinnati Bengals despite how there was some suspicion of a possible concussion in their previous game has now placed […]

The Miami Dolphins are set to face the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday Night Football. As if preparing for Joe Burrow and company on the road isn’t enough, the ‘Fins had to deal with their practice being spied on and leaked via video clips. Fortunately, head coach Mike McDaniel was able to deploy counterintelligence to mess […]

The Miami Dolphins pulled off arguably the biggest upset on Sunday night as they took down the previously undefeated Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills, 21-19. It was a thrilling encounter that went down the wire, and for his part, Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel was understandably exhausted after the matchup. After managing to sneak […]

Through the first two weeks of the regular season, Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has firmly put himself in the middle of the MVP conversation. Heading into Week 3, Tagovailoa is currently the league leader in both touchdown passes and passing yards. At the moment, he has thrown for 739 yards and seven touchdowns. During the […]

The Miami Dolphins face an extremely tall task this weekend as they take on the high-flying Buffalo Bills. Both teams are unbeaten so far but that will change by the end of Sunday. Ahead of the matchup, Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel hit star QB, Josh Allen, with the ultimate praise, claiming he could be the […]

Mike McDaniel and the Miami Dolphins are riding high with their 2-0 start to the season. But that doesn’t mean the head coach is spared from some friendly banter. His star wide receiver in Tyreek Hill isn’t too shy to inflict just that on his new head coach. A resurfaced clip of Mike McDaniel at […]

When Miami Dolphins general manager Chris Grier brought in Mike McDaniel to be the team’s new head coach and traded for Tyreek Hill, there sure was much expectation from him that the offense would simply have its way this season. In the Dolphins’ Week 2 road clash against the Baltimore Ravens, they did just that. […]

Mike McDaniel coached the Miami Dolphins to victory in his first-ever game as a head coach. His squad took down the Bill Belichick-led New England Patriots 20-7 to open the season. McDaniel, who spent the last 11 seasons in various assistant coach roles for four different teams, clued everyone into one key difference between being […]

The Miami Dolphins defeated the New England Patriots, 20-7, on Sunday. The victory moves the Dolphins to 4-1 against the Patriots since 2020. The Dolphins scored two touchdowns in the first half and never looked back. The Patriots struggled to get anything going on offense and quarterback Mac Jones suffered a back injury. Next week, […]

The Miami Dolphins were fired up after a big win over the New England Patriots in what was Mike McDaniel’s first game as head coach. McDaniel called an excellent game as the Dolphins controlled the Patriots for all four quarters. After the win, star wide receiver Tyreek Hill dropped an absurd comment about McDaniel and […]

One of the main storylines of Week 1 centered on just how the multiple notable wide receivers who found new homes during the offseason would perform. In the case of Miami Dolphins wideout Tyreek Hill, he had quite a standout debut for Miami in its 20-7 home victory over the New England Patriots. Hill did […]

For the third time in his NFL career, Mac Jones will face off against the Miami Dolphins. The New England Patriots are set to meet the Dolphins for a crucial road matchup in Week 1. Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel will have a front-row seat to watch Jones in an NFL game for the first […]

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel is heading into his first-ever season as head coach. And he is starting off with a challenge against one of the game’s all-time best in New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick. Mike McDaniel was recently asked about how it felt to have his first game as a head […]

The Miami Dolphins face a divisional rival in the New England Patriots in Week 1 on September 11th and it appears they’ll have one of their best wideouts available. Jaylen Waddle, who didn’t play in any preseason games due to a lower-body injury, is trending towards a return in 10 days’ time, says head coach […]

The Miami Dolphins have made their final cuts down to the 53-man roster. Some people might have been surprised by their decision to hold on to third-string quarterback Skylar Thompson. But apparently it was believed by many throughout the league that Miami would be stupid if they let him hit waivers. Dolphins head coach Mike […]

The Miami Dolphins and quarterback Tua Tagovailoa have high expectations heading into the 2022 regular season. The hiring of head coach Mike McDaniel is just one of many big moves that the Dolphins front office made during the offseason. They also gave All-Pro cornerback Xavien Howard an extension, signed three-time pro bowler left tackle Teron […]

There’s a certain buzz in the air surrounding the Miami Dolphins this season. In a conference filled to the brim with talent, many view the team as a dark-horse contender in the AFC. With a talented defensive roster and a offensive core with potential, they can make some serious noise as a playoff nuisance. A […]

Will Tua Tagovaila finally have the season that the Miami Dolphins are hoping for? From the way that the people around him are talking, his breakout season is upon us. Tyreek Hill, Miami’s flashy offseason addition, hasn’t been able to stop praising him. Saying he’s more accurate than Patrick Mahomes was the most eye-popping quote he […]

Will Tua Tagovailoa see action and start for the Miami Dolphins when they take on the Las Vegas Raiders in a preseason game this coming Saturday at home? It seems like even Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel has no idea whether they will — or at least that’s what he’s trying to project when asked […]

The Miami Dolphins will be opening up their 2022 NFL campaign at home against AFC East division rivals New England Patriots, though, the status of one of their key starters on defense, cornerback Byron Jones, for Week 1 remains up in the air. According to Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel, Miami is “very hopeful” that […]

The Miami Dolphins reportedly tampered with games while Brian Flores was the coach. They offered him money to lose games so they could receive a higher draft pick. They also reportedly tampered with former New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton and Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady. The Dolphins were apparently talking to both Brady […]

The 2022 NFL season will be the start of something new for the Miami Dolphins. For the first time since 2014, the team will be without DeVante Parker, who was the longest-tenured Dolphin at the time of his departure. They have a bigger star wide receiver in Parker’s place with Tyreek Hill now on the […]

All eyes will be on the Miami Dolphins’ new offense this season. Most of the attention will be spent on Tua Tagovailoa and the passing game with new star wide receiver Tyreek Hill and head coach Mike McDaniel. The group of running backs is also worth keeping an eye on given its unpredictability. Myles Gaskin, […]

The Miami Dolphins have a lot of reasons to be excited for the 2022 campaign. They have a new coaching regime, new weapons on both offense and defense, and a clear plan at quarterback in Tua Tagovailoa. If Tagovailoa is going to succeed in 2022, he’s going to need help from his flashy new target […]

The Miami Dolphins are entering a pivotal season in the development of young quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. With a new regime in place and tons of weapons at his disposal, Tagovailoa has some expectations surrounding him as he heads into the 2022 season. His new coach, Mike McDaniel, had an important message for Tagovailoa as he […]

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It has been a drama-filled offseason for the Miami Dolphins but the franchise is now in a position to be competitive for the 2022 season. After firing Brian Flores, the front office was on the search for a new head coach. However, recent rumors reveal how much money the team was willing to offer Sean […]

Ever since he was named as the Miami Dolphins’ new head coach in February, Mike McDaniel has continued to stress the importance of building a strong bond with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. From Tagovailoa’s standpoint, he has much appreciated the length that McDaniel has so far gone to do just that. Speaking during a press conference […]

The Miami Dolphins look a whole lot different already, with new head coach Mike McDaniel pacing the sidelines at OTAs and speedy new star receiver Tyreek Hill blazing down the field. However, perhaps the biggest change in Miami this offseason concerns the man under center, quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. McDaniel spoke about Tagovailoa’s practice reps and […]

The Miami Dolphins have surrounded quarterback Tua Tagovailoa with a much better supporting cast heading into his third season. Tagovailoa will have a new head coach, new number-one wide receiver and new offensive tackle protecting him on the line. Things should be much better for the Alabama product in 2022. Apparently, things are already better. Tagovailoa held […]

Somehow, someway, rumors have been swirling regarding the Miami Dolphins trading for future Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady. It’s unclear why these rumors spread, as Brady seems content to play with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Regardless, Miami head coach Mike McDaniel finally clears the air. According to David Furones, McDaniel denies all Tom Brady […]

The Miami Dolphins made a splash trade on Wednesday acquiring Tyreek Hill from the Kansas City Chiefs. Hill seems excited about the new opportunity to play in Miami, as he opens up about his first impression of head coach Mike McDaniel. The superstar wide receiver goes as far as to compare his new coach to […]

The Miami Dolphins are looking to supply quarterback Tua Tagovailoa with as many options in the backfield as possible this offseason. On Monday, Miami signed former Arizona Cardinals tailback Chase Edmonds to a two-year deal worth $12.6 million. They were not done. According to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport, the Dolphins have also agreed to […]

Amid much outside doubt on whether Tua Tagovailoa can emerge as the next franchise quarterback for the Miami Dolphins, head coach Mike McDaniel is confident that the second-year passer can take a crucial step in his development in the 2022 season. Overall, Tagovailoa orchestrated an up-and-down 2021 regular season with Miami. He had promising showings […]

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel hasn’t been afraid to be bold after recently being hired. McDaniel promised to get the most out of quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, then recently made a bold claim involving wide receiver Jaylen Waddle, even invoking his fantasy football outlook to do so, via NBC Sports. “I talked with him [the […]

The Miami Dolphins hired former San Francisco 49ers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel last week. When he was first hired, McDaniel promised to get “all of the greatness” out of Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. The new head coach took an important first step to doing just that, reportedly bringing in a key voice to the offensive […]

The Miami Dolphins named Mike McDaniel their new head coach on Sunday. The former San Francisco 49ers offensive coordinator spoke to Tua Tagovailoa to begin their professional relationship after the hire was finalized. McDaniel had some strong words and promises for the young quarterback in their meeting on a video call. The Dolphins tweeted a […]

The Miami Dolphins firing head coach Brian Flores set a huge chain of events into motion. Flores’ accusations of tanking against the team’s owner and first-hand experiences with the NFL’s hiring practices underscore why change is needed. After Flores helped lead the team to two straight winning seasons, the Dolphins had their work cut out […]

The New York Giants officially announced on Friday that they’ve chosen Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll as their new head coach. Daboll was one of the more highly sought-after names within the league and the Miami Dolphins were one of the teams that were linked to the 46-year-old shot-caller. Now that Daboll is out […]