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The Miami Dolphins’ opener is an intrastate matchup against Doug Pederson, Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars, giving Tyreek Hill and Miami’s passing offense a chance to show what it can do in Week One. The Dolphins’ passing offense will be without offseason addition Odell Beckham Jr., however, as the team announced that he will […]

The Miami Dolphins have seemingly made their decision regarding the team’s backup quarterback battle to be behind star signal-caller Tua Tagovailoa in the depth chart. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Dolphins have cut quarterback Mike White after serving as the backup the season prior. With the position battle being a main focus for […]

While the injury surrounding Miami Dolphins wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has been mysterious, head coach Mike McDaniel would speak after the preseason finale loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to give more insight into the recovery process. Beckham has been on the PUP list where he has not logged a session of practice in […]

With the talk of position battles within the Miami Dolphins, there is one that has been brewing of the backup quarterback between Skylar Thompson and Mike White to be behind star Tua Tagovailoa. In the Dolphins’ 24-14 loss in the preseason finale to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the team saw both quarterbacks play as head […]

The Miami Dolphins look like a totally different team under head coach Mike McDaniel. He boasts a unique offensive scheme that focuses on speed, which has proved very difficult for opposing NFL defenses to handle. The Dolphins will try an intriguing coaching plan in the team’s final preseason game against the Buccaneers. Mike McDaniel will […]

The Miami Dolphins are entering the NFL season with high expectations. Miami was bounced from the first round of the playoffs in early 2024. Yet, the team has plenty of talent returning, including Tua Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill, and head coach Mike McDaniel. McDaniel appears to have undergone a physical transformation, and fans on social media […]

The ongoing feud between Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill and Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles has taken a new turn as Hill challenged Lyles to a 50-yard race instead of the traditional 100-meter dash. However, Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel appears unfazed by the escalating rivalry, responding with a lighthearted remark that underscores his […]

Miami Dolphins star receiver Tyreek Hill is dealing with a thumb injury. The Dolphins are proceeding with caution amid Hill’s concern. Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel addressed the media on Wednesday and provided the latest update on Hill’s injury, via the Miami Dolphins on YouTube. “I kind of alluded to it with Jaylen Waddle back […]

Odell Beckham Jr. had an active NFL offseason, but he has yet to take the field at practice with the Miami Dolphins. Minor injuries landed him on the physically unable-to-perform list before training camp and have denied him the opportunity to build chemistry with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. He is gradually nearing closer to joining his […]

Anybody who has seen the Emmy winning TV series Ted Lasso could tell you how vitally important it is for a team to have someone at the helm who holds an unwavering belief in his team. Call it the Lasso Way, the Richmond Way, or hell, just call it common sense, but either way, it’s […]

Miami Dolphins star quarterback Tua Tagovailoa had a literally perfect outing in his first preseason action this year where the team won against the Washington Commanders, 13-6. Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel and Tagovailoa spoke after the game to talk about the performances and their instant reactions. Talking about Tagovailoa’s “perfect” night, he completed all […]

Head coach Mike McDaniel and the Miami Dolphins are currently gearing up to take part in the upcoming 2024 NFL season, which is slated to get underway in just under a month. The Dolphins have made themselves relevant again in the last few years with an electric offense, but McDaniel’s squad is still looking to […]

The Miami Dolphins have a quarterback competition of their own as the battle is on to see who will be Tua Tagovailoa’s backup this season as it’s between Skylar Thompson and Mike White. Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel spoke after the preseason opening win, 20-13, over the Atlanta Falcons to speak on how each of […]

There is an update regarding the status of Miami Dolphins star wide receiver Jaylen Waddle who has not been participating in the past couple practices of training camp including Wednesday. Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel would provide the relatively good news ahead of the team’s preseason opener against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday. The injury […]

It has been an eventful past week for Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill as besides receiving a $90 million contract restructure, he was honored as the best player in the league on the NFL Top 100 list. When speaking to the media Tuesday about both subjects, Hill would bring up Dolphins head coach Mike […]

Miami Dolphins star wide receiver Tyreek Hill made history Friday where he was selected as the best player in the NFL, ranking No. 1 in the NFL’s Top 100 list. It is a historic placement for Hill since he is the first wide receiver to ever be selected No. 1 on the ranking as the […]

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill knows what it’s like to compete for a championship. As a member of the Kansas City Chiefs, he won a Super Bowl in 2020 and lost in the big game the following year. So when Hill says that the Miami Dolphins are “behaving like a championship team,” it’s worth […]

When Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa agreed to a four year, $212 million deal on Friday, it served as the official end to a saga in which the Dolphins attempted to find anybody but Tagovailoa to be their starting quarterback. Remember, it was only two years ago when the Dolphins were firmly in the mix, or at […]

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel spoke about star quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s presence in training camp and how it will look as the team and him come to an agreement on a new contract extension. McDaniel would say that the participation levels at training camp for Tagovailoa will be “very fluid” according to Barry Jackson […]

In 2024, the Miami Dolphins were one of the most perplexing teams in the NFL. Some weeks, they looked unstoppable, dropping 70 on teams like the Denver Broncos while making Sean Payton’s players question their very will to play. And then other weeks, like during the playoffs, they looked more or less lost, scoring just […]

Landing a job in the NFL requires next-level expertise. For Mike McDaniel, his NFL journey started when he lost his Charlotte Hornets hat while watching the Denver Broncos in training camp. How Mike McDaniel lost his cap Raised by a single mother, McDaniel’s biggest dream was to make it to the NFL. As a kid […]

If there is one aspect of the Miami Dolphins offseason that has fans wondering the outcome is the situation revolving the contract extension for star quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Both parties are in the midst of negotiations to sign an extension that not only makes Tagovailoa one of the highest paid signal-callers in the NFL, but […]

After the Miami Dolphins selected a defensive player in Chop Robinson with their first-round pick, it seemed inevitable they would address the need at offensive line with their next choice which is exactly what they did Friday night. With Miami’s second round pick, they chose University of Houston offensive tackle Patrick Paul as himself, general […]

The Miami Dolphins made their selection in the 2024 NFL Draft as with the 21st overall pick, they went with a player on the defensive side of the ball in Penn State defensive lineman/linebacker Chop Robinson. After the pick was selected and the first round ended Thursday night, Dolphins general manager Chris Grier and head […]

Tyreek Hill is undoubtedly one of the most talented wide receivers in the NFL. The speedy NFL superstar was traded from the Kansas City Chiefs to the Miami Dolphins a few years ago after playing a major role in the beginning of the Chiefs’ dynasty. Now, he is the most important player on a potent […]

The Miami Dolphins have seen significant change this offseason after losing defensive tackle Christian Wilkins and guard Robert Hunt in free agency. Head coach Mike McDaniel spoke about the reality of the NFL, per Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team: “Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel on DT Christian Wilkins and G Robert Hunt leaving in free […]

Clinching the playoffs in back-to-back seasons for the first time in more than 20 years is often something to celebrate, but the Miami Dolphins do not have the luxury of reveling in their significant progress. They must position themselves in true title contention for the 2024-25 campaign, or it is going to be extremely tough […]

The Miami Dolphins have become one of the most fun and star-studded teams to watch over the course of Head Coach Mike McDaniel’s tenure with the team. Tua Tagovailoa is one of the most explosive and productive quarterbacks in the National Football League and his receiving corps led by Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle is […]

With the NFL offseason in full swing, the Miami Dolphins are gearing up for a crucial period. Now, they have the chance to strengthen their squad through the upcoming draft. Armed with strategic planning and high expectations, the Dolphins are on the lookout for top-tier talent that can elevate their performance in the 2024 season. […]

The Miami Dolphins are hoping for a franchise-redefining offseason after a solid but ultimately unsuccessful 2023-2024 campaign. Coach Mike McDaniel is known as one of the most crafty coaches and player personnel minds in the National Football League and now he and the Fins are banking on a former first round pick to improve his […]

The 2024 NFL Scouting Combine is now underway in Indianapolis, and teams are meeting with players to decide who they want to pick in the upcoming NFL draft. On the flip side, prospects are also figuring out who and where they would most like to play, and Texas tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders has made no […]

There was a major change with the Miami Dolphins this past season as the team and defensive coordinator Vic Fangio agreed to mutually split ways after only one year together. Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel spoke to the media at the NFL Scouting Combine recently and touched on the subject of Fangio and if the […]

A huge reason for the Miami Dolphins’ loss to the Kansas City Chiefs was their lackluster rushing offense. Mike McDaniel could not get anything started on offense when Tua Tagovailoa went cold with his passes. Raheem Mostert also just got 33 yards which was not at all great. But, all of that could change this […]

New Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver had his first press conference with the media and gave insight into what his unit will possibly look like. Weaver was previously the assistant head coach and defensive line coach for the Baltimore Ravens until he was hired with the Dolphins after Vic Fangio and the team agreed […]

The Miami Dolphins hired former Ravens Associate HC and D-Line coach Anthony Weaver as their new defensive coordinator on Saturday. Now Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel shared his thoughts on the real reason for hiring Weaver for the role, per the team: “I am excited to add Anthony to our staff, not only for what […]

The biggest question coming out of the Miami Dolphins season is when the team will sign star Tua Tagovailoa to a long-term contract as he enters next season in the final year of his rookie contract. During the NFL Pro Bowl festivities when reporters talked to him, he had a straight-forward response when asked if […]

With the conclusion of their 2023 NFL campaign, the Miami Dolphins are entering the 2024 offseason with optimism. Finishing with an 11-6 record and making it to the Wild Card Round of the playoffs demonstrated the team’s potential for success. As the Dolphins aim to bolster their roster, two players emerge as essential offseason targets. […]

Mike McDaniel’s second season with the Miami Dolphins looked to be a step in the right direction, even if it did have some unexpected bumps in the road. The Dolphins improved by two games in 2023 but unfortunately finished second once again in the AFC East, falling victim once again to the Buffalo Bills. Still, […]

Miami Dolphins star wide receiver Tyreek Hill went to bat for Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel on Monday, drawing a comparison to Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell. The Lions season ended in heartbreaking fashion on Sunday as they blew a 17-point lead to lose the NFC Championship Game. Campbell is being criticized heavily for […]