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The parallels between Tua and Tannehill – The Splash Zone 2/6/26

It sort of feels like deja vu with the Miami Dolphins quarterback situation. Back in 2019, the Dolphins traded away Ryan Tannehill to the Tennessee Titans as Miami began to enter a transition period. The Dolphins enter this offseason with plenty of questions surrounding Tua Tagovailoa. The quarterback is owed quite a bit of money, but if the team decided to release or trade him their would be some salary cap difficulties. But it became clear this season that Tua just wasn’t it and was benched in favor for a seventh round rookie in Quinn Ewers. Whatever the Dolphins decide, this appears to be the end of Tua in Miami and his exit is going to be so similar to Tannehill’s all those years ago.

You can check out that story here, and the rest of the day’s round-up below.

Will the Tua-Tannehill Parallels Include Similar Exits?
The Miami Dolphins might move on from their 2020 first-round pick this offseason

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Jeff Hafley​

Hafley’s Comments Reveal Why Dolphins Fans Should Feel Better About Sean Duggan
Hafley had to fight his old boss to hire Duggan in Miami.

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Dolphins Quarterbacks​

Why the Dolphins’ Answer on Tua Remains Consistent
What to do with Tua Tagovailoa is the biggest roster decision facing the Miami Dolphins over the next several weeks

Chris Perkins: It would be crazy for Dolphins to bring back Tua
Tua Tagovailoa shouldn’t return to the Miami Dolphins in 2026.

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Dolphins Wide Receivers​

What to Make of Dolphins Signing Former Second-Round Pick
Terrace Marshall Jr. brings some size to Miami’s receiver room.

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Dolphins Defense​

Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Sean Duggan explains new scheme
The Miami Dolphins defense may be moving towards more 4-man-defensive line formations, wide 9 defensive alignments and press cornerbacks coverage.

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Dolphins Defensive Line​

Dolphins 2025 Edge Rusher Report Card: Team’s Most Disappointing Group?
It was not a banner season for the Dolphins’ edge rushers.

The Dolphins’ young trio of defensive tackles offer varying paths to fulfilling Sean Duggan’s biggest goal for Miami’s defense
Defensive coordinator Sean Duggan wants to be multiple on defense. Can Miami’s young trio of DTs answer the call?

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Dolphins Secondary​

Dolphins 2025 Cornerback Report Card: Douglas and the Rest
Miami lucked out with Rasul Douglas, but the rest of the cornerback room leaves a lot of questions.

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Dolphins Offseason​

Dolphins 2025 Edge Rusher Report Card: Team’s Most Disappointing Group?
It was not a banner season for the Dolphins’ edge rushers.

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Phinsider News You May Have Missed​

Which free agents should the Dolphins prioritize – The Splash Zone 2/4/26
Welcome to the Splash Zone, the quickest way to get your day started off right. We bring you a rundown of Miami Dolphins news from the last 24 hours.

Dolphins add former second-round pick to wide receiver room
Terrace Marshall Jr. brings size and potential to the Miami Dolphins’ WR room.

Newly hired Nathaniel Hackett jumps ship to Arizona, will serve as offensive coordinator
Nat Hackett will be coaching in Arizona next season, not Miami.

New Dolphins offensive coordinator: ‘Tua can bounce back’
Slowik also preaches competition ‘at every single spot.’

Phinsider Survey: Predict the Super Bowl LX winner
Dolphins fans get a chance to vote for who they think will win Super Bowl LX between the Patriots and Seahawks

Source: https://www.thephinsider.com/the-sp...loa-and-ryan-tannehill-the-splash-zone-2-6-26

 

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Phinsider Victory Of The Week Open Thread & Discussion Vol. 664

MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 16: Miami Dolphin cheerleaders dance during the National Football League (NFL) 2025 Madrid Game, match played between Miami Dolphins and Washington Commanders at Bernabeu stadium on November 16, 2025, in Madrid, Spain. (Photo By Oscar J. Barroso/Europa Press via Getty Images) | Europa Press via Getty Images

It’s Friday, which means it’s time for our Victory of the Week (VOTW) post! This evening’s conversation prompt is straightforward: What was your victory this week? Did something remarkable happen? Is there a small achievement worth celebrating? This could relate to the Miami Dolphins, your professional life, or your personal life. We all experience victories, big or small, and we want to hear about yours.

This post is for you, our site members, who are part of our Phinsider family. This is your opportunity to share your successes from the past week. Your triumphs can be significant, such as the birth of a new child or grandchild, or finally landing that job or promotion you’ve been working hard for. They can also be smaller victories, like winning $100 on a lottery scratch-off ticket, or any other positive experience you’d like to share.

This is your post to celebrate your achievements, so feel free to share them in the comments section below.

Source: https://www.thephinsider.com/miami-...ry-of-the-week-open-thread-discussion-vol-664

 

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Marino says Dolphins need competition at quarterback – The Splash Zone 2/7/26

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - AUGUST 09: Dan Marino enters the field prior to a preseason game between the Miami Dolphins and the Atlanta Falcons at Hard Rock Stadium on August 09, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Dan Marino may know a few things about being a great quarterback in the NFL. So when he talks about the Miami Dolphins quarterback spot, maybe we should listen. It’s no secret that there will probably be a change at the Dolphins QB position this offseason. All signs point to Tua Tagovailoa being on the way out, but who knows who will replace him. Whether Tua is on the Dolphins roster, Marino says there needs to be competition at the position. Competition at any position should make players better themselves, so it will be interesting to see how the new front office handles the quarterback position in the coming months.

You can check out that story here, and the rest of the day’s round-up below.

Dan Marino: Dolphins need to have a quarterback competition
The greatest Dolphins quarterback of all time believes his team needs a quarterback competition this season.

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Jeff Hafley​

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Dolphins Quarterbacks​

Chris Perkins: It would be crazy for Dolphins to bring back Tua
Tua Tagovailoa shouldn’t return to the Miami Dolphins in 2026.

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Dolphins Tight Ends​

The Miami Dolphins’ new free agent signing is one of the greatest athletes in the history of the NFL Combine
Miami’s latest scratch off ticket has a legendary mark on his resume already.

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Dolphins Safeties​

Dolphins 2025 Safety Report Card: Minkah Leads the Way
The Dolphins safety room had some issues outside of Minkah Fitzpatrick.

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Dolphins Offseason​

NFL draft outlook: Why Miami Dolphins, Mansoor Delane makes sense
The Miami Dolphins enter the 2026 NFL Draft with needs at cornerback, defensive end, quarterback, wide receiver, tight end, guard and more.

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Phinsider News You May Have Missed​

The parallels between Tua and Tannehill – The Splash Zone 2/6/26
Welcome to the Splash Zone, the quickest way to get your day started off right. We bring you a rundown of Miami Dolphins news from the last 24 hours.

Dan Marino on Tua Tagovailoa: ‘I think he was excellent’
Marino also states the Miami Dolphins need competition at the quarterback position.

Source: https://www.thephinsider.com/the-sp...etition-at-quarterback-the-splash-zone-2-7-26

 

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Miami Dolphins Fans Predictions For Super Bowl LX

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 02: A detailed view of the Super Bowl LX logo during Opening Night at San Jose McEnery Convention Center on February 02, 2026 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

For the Phinsider Question Of The day this past week, I asked:

What are your predictions for this coming weekend’s Super Bowl? Let us know who you think will win outright, along with the score and any other random or bold prediction that you would like to make for this weekend’s upcoming game.

Below are some of your thoughts and answers-

finfanfromsiam sees the Pats getting blown out. I’m here for that!

SeaChickens 41-Cheatriots 13….total butt whippin…….

Molly Polly II has Darnold winning the game and MVP.

Seattle wins easily, dominates with 38-20 victory. Bold prediction includes Maye with at least 2 turnovers. And Darnold just might be the SB MVP

ArtistfomerlyknownasTua2Hill has Seattle winning by a field goal margin.

27-24 Seahawks

USMCFinzFreak is rooting for a former underdog QB.

I am rooting for Sam; he has overcome a lot of adversity and is finally showcasing his talents. Go Sam!

coach k 13 says you can take his prediction to the bank.

Seahawks 31 Pasties 21, book it!!!

Cutie0716 says it will be the Pats. Let’s hope not.

28-20 Patriots

MiamiItaliano has the underdog story of a QB edging out the NFL MVP runner-up.

Seahawks by 7. 24-17 Darnold 3 TDs, Maye 3 INTs

UpInPensacola, do you actually watch the CFL?

Saskatchewan 25
Montreal 17

Oops, wrong trophy.

Seattle 42

New England 17

Left Shark says the score doesn’t matter.

I’m pulling for Sam. what a great comeback story.

Score doesn’t matter for me.

Finzy81 has the Seahawks D having a day against Maye.

Maye with three turnovers and 0 TDs against the elite Seahawk D. Ken Walker MVP , Seattle 27-10

Alpha6 says the Pats are a fraud!

Prediction:

Seahawks 38

Patriots 17

The Patriots are posers.

Weak schedule plus QB weakness will be exposed…

Well, those are your predictions for the big game tomorrow. Join us tomorrow for our live Super Bowl thread/discussion. Thank you, as always, for joining in on the discussion and answering our question of the day.

Source: https://www.thephinsider.com/miami-...i-dolphins-fans-predictions-for-super-bowl-lx

 

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Super Bowl 2026 TV channel: Start time, online streaming, odds for Seahawks vs Patriots

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA- FEBRUARY 4: A general view of the Seattle Seahawks helmet and New England Patriots helmet displayed in inside of the Levi's Stadium prior to Super Bowl LX on February 4, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Tonight marks the end of the 2025-2026 NFL season, with the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots facing off in Super Bowl LX. The Seahawks are favored to win tonight’s championship game, but the Patriots have been playing really well and could put up a strong fight, and this could turn into a classic title game.

This could be the second Lombardi Trophy in Seahawks team history, while it would be the seventh for the Patriots – breaking a tie with the Pittsburgh Steelers for the most in league history. How can you watch tonight’s game? We have everything you need to know about the game.

Super Bowl LX
Seattle Seahawks vs. New England Patriots​

What time is kickoff?​

6:30 p.m. Eastern, Sunday, February 8, 2026

Where is the game?​

Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, California (home of the San Francisco 49ers)

What TV station has the broadcast?​

NBC

How can I stream the game?​

Peacock; NFL+; fuboTV; YouTube.TV (with NFL Sunday Ticket subscription);

Who is the broadcast team?​

Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth, Melissa Stark, Kaylee Hartung

How can I listen to the game on radio?​

National Radio Coverage: Westwood One

National Radio Broadcast Team: Kevin Harlan, Kurt Warner

SiriusXM Channels: 88 (National) | 225 (Patriots) | 226 (Seahawks)

What are the FanDuel sportsbook betting odds for the game?​

Spread: Seahawks -4.5
Point total: 45.5
Moneyline: Seahawks -250 | Patriots +205

Who are the referees?​

Shawn Smith (Referee)
Roy Ellison (Umpire)
Dana McKenzie (Down Judge)
Julian Mapp (Line Judge)
Jason Ledet (Field Judge)
Eugene Hall (Side Judge)
Greg Steed (Back Judge)
Andrew Lambert (Replay Official)
Julie Johnson (Replay Assistant)

Alternates:
Shawn Jochuli (Referee)
Terry Kilens (Umpire)
Davis Oliver (Down Judge)
Anthony Jeffries (Line Judge)
Tom Eaton (Field Judge)
Jabir Walker (Side Judge)
Brad Freeman (Back Judge)
Chad Adams (Replay Official)

What is each team’s injury report?​

Player	Injury	Status
Robbie Ouzts, FB	Neck	Questionable
Jake Bobo, WR	Hand	—
Charles Cross, T	Foot	—
Sam Darnold, QB	Oblique	—
Nick Emmanwori, S	Ankle	—
Ernest Jones, LB	Chest	—
DeMarcus Lawrence, LB	Rest	—
Julian Love, S	Shoulder	—
Brady Russell, FB	Hand	—
Eric Saubert, TE	Hamstring	—
Jaxson Smith-Njigba, WR	Rest	—
Drake Thomas, LB	Shoulder	—
Leonard Williams, DT	Rest	—

Player	Injury	Status
Joshua Farmer, DT	Hamstring	Out
Harold Landry, LB	Knee	Questionable
Robert Spillane, LB	Ankle	Questionable
Drake Maye, QB	Right shoulder	—
Morgan Moses, T	Rest	—
Thayer Munford, Jr., T	Knee	—

Were there any practice squad elevations?​

Seahawks​

• Cam Akers, running back
• Velus Jones, Jr., running back

Patriots​

• D’Ernest Johnson, running back
• Leonard Taylor III, defensive lineman

What is the weather forecast at game time?​

66°F, Partly Cloudy

What jerseys are the teams wearing?​

SBLX fit. @ernestjones pic.twitter.com/TUHRvxAHuF

— xz* – Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) January 31, 2026

The Super Bowl LX uni pic.twitter.com/3W7hpIWC2q

— New England Patriots (@Patriots) January 29, 2026

What is the history between the teams?​

Head-to-Head (Regular Season): Seahawks 11-8

Last Meeting: Seahawks 23-20 (OT), 2024 Week 2 (Sep. 15, 2024)

Last Playoff Meeting: Patriots 28-24, Super Bowl XLIX

How can I get more Seahawks news?​

SB Nation Team Site: Field Gulls
X: @FieldGulls

How can I get more Patriots news?​

SB Nation Team Site: Pats Pulpit
X: @PatsPulpit

Source: https://www.thephinsider.com/nfl-ne...t-2026-tv-channel-odds-patriots-seahawks-news

 

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Super Bowl 2027 odds: Dolphins define longshot for next championship

FOXBOROUGH, MA - JANUARY 4: The Miami Dolphins logo is seen on an equipment bag during the game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on January 4, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.(Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Super Bowl LX has just ended, with the Seattle Seahawks still celebrating their championship, but the odds for 2027’s Super Bowl LXI are already out – and they is not pretty for Miami Dolphins fans. The Seahawks are the favorite to win next year’s title, opening at +750 according to FanDuel Sportsbook. The Los Angeles Rams are just behind them at +800.

The top AFC teams are the Baltimore Ravens and Buffalo Bills, both of whom open at +1200. The top five is rounded out with the Green Bay Packers at +1300.

The Dolphins, who have changed both the general manager, hiring Jon-Eric Sullivan, and head coach, adding Jeff Hafley, this offseason, are not in the top ten. Nor the top 20. Nor the top 30.

Miami comes in with the 31st “best” odds to win next year’s Super Bowl. They are listed at +22500.

In other words, if you bet $100 on the Dolphins and they were to win the game, you would be walking away with a $22,500 profit.

The only team with longer odds than the Dolphins are the New York Jets, who are listed at +25000.

Along with the Bills, Dolphins, and Jets, the New England Patriots round out the AFC East. They are listed 10th in the odds at +1700.

The oddsmakers are clearly not being kind to the Dolphins, who have a lot of questions that need to be answered this offseason – starting with who will be their top quarterback after Tua Tagovailoa regressed during the 2025 season. Miami’s salary cap is in bad shape and the team has to find an identity, something they lacked throughout this year.

Do you think +22500 is an accurate assessment of the Dolphins’ Super Bowl LXI chances, or are the oddsmakers off on Miami’s shot at lifting the Lombardi Trophy? Head to the comments to let us know.

Source: https://www.thephinsider.com/miami-...-super-bowl-odds-2027-seahawks-repeat-chances

 

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Dolphins rank low in early 2026 NFL power rankings

HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 15: Miami Dolphins fans show disappointment on a play during game between the Miami Dolphins and the Houston Texans on December 15, 2024 at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX. (Photo by John Rivera/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

The NFL season concluded last night as the Seattle Seahawks dominated the New England Patriots en route to a Super Bowl victory in Santa Clara, California. With one season ending, all eyes now turn to the 2026 season — Miami’s first under new head coach Jeff Hafley.

There are plenty of questions surrounding the Dolphins organization — between a new coach, a new general manager, the looming Tua Tagovailoa decision, five top-100 draft picks and more — but before the final piece of confetti could even hit the field during Seattle’s celebration last night, ESPN had already released their first power rankings list for all 32 teams for the upcoming NFL season.

As you might have expected, this list was not kind to the Miami Dolphins.

Miami checks in at number 29 in the early rankings — aka the fourth worst team in the entire league. They rank ahead of just three teams — the Cleveland Browns, New York Jets and Las Vegas Raiders.

Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN summed up Miami’s 2026 offseason in just three words: “Time to rebuild.”

Expounding upon that thought, Louis-Jacques had this to say about Miami’s hefty workload yet to come this offseason:

“The Dolphins hired a new general manager and head coach this offseason, as team owner Stephen Ross avoided the half-measures he has taken in years past. Under Jon-Eric Sullivan and Jeff Hafley, Miami wants to establish a new culture — an act that often requires a shuffling of both players and personnel. With a difficult schedule, thin roster and limited starting quarterback options, the Dolphins are likely facing at least a yearlong rebuild in 2026.”

For the entire list, click here.

Source: https://www.thephinsider.com/miami-...ins-rank-low-in-early-2026-nfl-power-rankings

 

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Miami Dolphins Discussion: The Super Bowl And What We Learned Edition

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 08: Sam Darnold #14 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after winning Super Bowl LX against the New England Patriots at Levi's Stadium on February 08, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29-13. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) | Getty Images

So another NFL season has come and gone, ending last evening with the Super Bowl, which was won by the Seattle Seahawks. Seattle won the old school way, or the way I would prefer our very own Miami Dolphins to play. A stifling defense based on a solid pass rush and a solid secondary, and an offense with one of the better or best offensive lines and a back or two who can run it down your throat even when the opponent knows that you are going to run it down their throats.

The NFL is, if nothing else, a copycat league. There is more than one organization that saw the beatdown that the New England Patriots took last night and decided that they needed to do more of that, whichever part of the above they wanted to embrace and emulate. The run game didn’t destroy the Patriots, but it was enough to keep the offense moving, even if it ended in field goals more often than not.

Sam Darnold did make some plays, and some of those were very lucky not be picked, but after a while, you could tell that Seattle could feel it on defense and went into more of a play-it-safe mode overall. On the other side of the coin, Drake Maye was pestered all night, making him look more like the second-year player he is than the MVP runner-up that he also is. Maye had two touchdowns to Darnold’s one, but he also took seven sacks and threw two costly interceptions. Darnold threw no interceptions and took only one sack.

As a side note, the one highlight for the Patriots was Christian Gonzalez, who was the one player that seemed to keep the Pats somewhat in the game for more than a half. So now we have the dumb luck of facing that dude for the next several years twice a year.

So tonights Phinsider Question Of The Day is:

What did you, as a Miami Dolphins fan, see from last evening’s game and victory by the Seahawks that you hope the new front office and coaching staff employ in their own plan to rebuild this team to something that looks respectable? On the other side of things, what did you see Seattle do that you hope the Dolphins do not grasp onto in their own rebuild?

Please share your thoughts and answers in the comments section below-

Source: https://www.thephinsider.com/miami-...on-the-super-bowl-and-what-we-learned-edition

 

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Building up the trenches – The Splash Zone 2/10/26

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - DECEMBER 21: Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Zach Sieler (92) celebrates after his sack during the game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

The Seattle Seahawks are the most recent Super Bowl champions thanks in large part to their great defense. New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye was under constant pressure and that may have provided the Miami Dolphins a blue print for future success. The Dolphins invested heavily in their defensive line last year by drafting three players that saw extensive playing time. There was growing pains, but you could see the growth in the rookies but the pass rush just wasn’t there. After watching the past two Super Bowls, it’s become apparent how key having a disruptive pass rush is.

You can check out that story here, and the rest of the day’s round-up below.

Super Bowl LX offers the Miami Dolphins a blueprint for how to build back better in 2026 and beyond
The best parts of both New England and Seattle should serve as a launch point for the Dolphins future.

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Dolphins Quarterbacks​

Chris Perkins: Super Bowl drives home a clear QB message for the Dolphins
The Super Bowl had good news for the Dolphins — this was the second consecutive season that a non-Hall of Fame quarterback won the title.

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Dolphins Tight Ends​

The Dolphins would be better off to avoid repeating a offseason roster decision that backfired on them in 2025
The one roster move the Dolphins should not replicate from last year.

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Dolphins Secondary​

Should Dolphins Consider Highly Touted CB Coming Off ACL Injury?
A lot of national mock drafts have the Miami Dolphins selecting the same cornerback 11th overall.

Stay or Go for Dolphins Free Agent Cornerback Rasul Douglas
Rasul Douglas is the Miami Dolphins’ best free agent this offseason.

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Dolphins Offseason​

The Big Lesson the Dolphins Should Take from Super Bowl LV
The Miami Dolphins watched the Seattle Seahawks dominate their AFC East rival New England Patriots

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Phinsider News You May Have Missed​

Super Bowl 2027 odds: Dolphins define longshot for next championship
To say the oddsmakers see the Miami Dolphins are longshots to win Super Bowl LXI is a huge understatement.

Tua Tagovailoa is on the trade block – The Splash Zone 2/9/26
Welcome to the Splash Zone, the quickest way to get your day started off right. We bring you a rundown of Miami Dolphins news from the last 24 hours.

Dolphins free agency 2026: Ifeatu Melifonwu, Darren Waller headline list
The 2025 NFL season came to a close last night with the Seattle Seahawks beating the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX.

Dolphins rank low in early 2026 NFL power rankings
Miami ranked as fourth worst team in NFL by ESPN.

Ex-Dolphins coaches Adam Gase and Mike McDaniel team up with Los Angeles Chargers
Gase will oversee Chargers passing game under offensive coordinator, McDaniel.

Miami Dolphins Discussion: The Super Bowl And What We Learned Edition
We ask Dolphins fans what they took from the Seahawks victory in the Super Bowl that the Phins should apply to the team.

Source: https://www.thephinsider.com/the-sp...lding-up-the-trenches-the-splash-zone-2-10-26

 

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Miami Dolpins Fans Share Their Concerns With The New Regime

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JANUARY 22: Miami Dolphins General Manager Jon-Eric Sullivan, Miami Dolphins owner Stephen M. Ross, and Head Coach Jeff Hafley pose for a photo during a press conference at Baptist Health Training Complex on January 22, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) | Getty Images

This past week, I asked the following question:

Now that our Miami Dolphins have hired the new GM and nearly filled out the entire coaching staff, what concerns do you still have about either or both? Is it an individual coach that you believe could hold the team back, or is there another concern about the new makeup of the front office or the coaching staff as a whole? Or…maybe you think this is nearly perfect for what we want to see. Please let us know that and why as well.

Below are some of your thoughts and answers-

Luvs2drnk just hopes this isn’t a case of wash-rinse-repeat.

My only concern right now is that we’re doing the same thing we’ve been doing for the past 21 years and expecting a different result.

coluccim knows that being mediocre is not acceptable.

Same concern as before – the acceptance of mediocracy

MiamiItaliano is concerned about the dire financial situation the team is in, cap-wise, due to horrible decisions made by the previous regime.

The concern is how Sully can build a team with so much dead money against the cap. It’s already at $35 million, before the 2 post-June 1st cuts. Assuming it’s Tua, that’s $67 million this season. Assuming it’s Chubb, that’s $10.9 million. Then there’s Tyreek, who’s probably getting cut ASAP with no post-June 1st designation. That’s $28.2 million dead cap. A total of $142 million of money the Dolphins can’t use this year. That means Sully has to absolutely nail the draft every year until they get out of cap hell.

TheRoo1 hopes that the new regime sticks to the long game this time.

Concerns? That while Sully and Haf have said the right things, now that they have the keys to the car, they decide to take a joy ride, and stray from the long game that they talked about.

USMCFinzFreak hopes the new guys aren’t just fill-ins for now.

My concern is if the staff is just a bridge staff, considering the cap space hell they inherited. I hope not, but we fans are impatient (and rightly so), especially after so many decades of mediocrity. We’ve been on an endless search to find our franchise quarterback, so I hope we can get out of quarterback purgatory soon, but first, the team needs to build a formidable OL before we bring in a QB. Chicken or egg, which one comes first? Sorry for the ramble……

SlayerNation1 is concerned about the culture and if the owners’ priorities are in the right place.

The concern until proven otherwise: the “Dolphins’ Culture” overwhelms/brainwashes any regimes ability to break through the “Glass Ceiling of Mediocrity”

If the Dolphins were an SAT analogy:

High NFLPA Player Grades are to Ross,

what AFC Championships and Lombardis are to some owners.

that’s my concern, different names=same net results

Ejplaya is concerned about the lack of talent on the roster and the lack of cap or a high enough draft pick to make an immediate difference.

The biggest concern is have with the staff is their lack of ammunition. They have very little talent on the roster, no cap space, and a first round draft pick outside the top 10. Tough to turn things around quickly without those things.

MIAMI235 is concerned about the new regime having to learn as they go.

Concern: Too much “ On The Job Learning “, as we have watched through the years.

sdphinsfan wants to know whether they can walk the walk, not just talk the talk. Is also concerned that they will be able to compile the right level of talent.

Execution. Haf and JES look and sound the part. Their background is just what you want. But you have to get the “right” players because for as much focus as we put on the FO and the coaching, it’s a players game and the players are what makes it happen. If you have the right players, its easier to go from 4 wins to 14 than it is to go from 7 to 11. When you’re stuck in the middle, it’s harder to make the changes you need to make because you think you are closer than you really are.

Urthling has multiple concerns, inclusing the getting the culture right and the quarterback problem. Also, we are impatient. Damn right we are!

With an impatient fanbase and sometimes mercurial owner, will Haf and Sully get a fair shake to turn Miami around?

With the current QB, cap and roster situations it looks like it could take a few years.

There’s also the secondary concern of creating a “winning culture”, that might be difficult to accomplish if the next 1-2 seasons we pile up more losses than wins, unless the players feel that significant progress is being made.

That’s a laundry list, and every one of those concerns seems more than legit. Clearly, we are all concerned about the lack of a quality quarterback, a strong team culture of winning, and the overall lack of talent in the right positions on the roster. Let’s hope that they got it right this time, or it’s going to be another long, ugly ride for us in the fanbase. As always, thank you to each of you who come into our posts nearly every evening or the next morning and answer our question of the day.

Source: https://www.thephinsider.com/miami-...fans-share-their-concerns-with-the-new-regime

 

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Darrell Bevell leaves Miami Dolphins for Carolina Panthers

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - AUGUST 17: Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins smiles with quarterbacks coach Darrell Bevell on the sidelines prior to an NFL preseason football game against the Washington Commanders at Hard Rock Stadium on August 17, 2024 in Miami Gardens, FL. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The great remaking of the Miami Dolphins continues to roll on this offseason as the team transitions from former general manager Chris Grier and former head coach Mike McDaniel to new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and new head coach Jeff Hafley.

On Wednesday morning, it was reported by various sources that former Dolphins quarterbacks coach and passing game coordinator Darrell Bevell will be joining the Carolina Panthers staff as the team’s associate head coach. Bevell spent the last four seasons in Miami under Mike McDaniel — helping quarterback Tua Tagovailoa maximize his skillset before his steep decline in 2025.

Meanwhile, the Dolphins are still in search of a new quarterbacks coach, after the man they hired for the job — Nathaniel Hackett — left Miami for the Arizona Cardinals’ offensive coordinator position less than a week after being hired. Whoever the Dolphins settle on will have his work cut out for him — as the team wrestles with the idea of moving on from Tagovailoa, while still having 7th round draft pick, Quinn Ewers, in the quarterbacks room.

Of course, there has been plenty of speculation this offseason as to whether or not the Dolphins will be able to bring Green Bay Packers backup quarterback Malik Willis to South Florida when free agency opens in one month’s time — with the Dolphins and Cleveland Browns being named as the two teams most interested in his services.

Source: https://www.thephinsider.com/miami-...l-leaves-miami-dolphins-for-carolina-panthers

 

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Phins Fans Share Their Opinions: Lessons From The Super Bowl That Can/Should Be Applied To The Dolphins

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - JANUARY 22: new Miami Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and new Miami Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafleyduring answer questions from reporters at the Miami Dolphins press conference on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at Baptist Health Training Center in Miami Gardens, FL. (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

Following last weekend’s Super Bowl, I asked the following question:

What did you, as a Miami Dolphins fan, see from last evening’s game and victory by the Seahawks that you hope the new front office and coaching staff employ in their own plan to rebuild this team to something that looks respectable? On the other side of things, what did you see Seattle do that you hope the Dolphins do not grasp onto in their own rebuild?

Below are some of your thoughts and answers-

cyberflea says that building up those lines is the way to go.

The key is a dominant defensive line. Football games are won and lost on the line of scrimmage. This is where Sully as he mentioned will build the Dolphins from the inside – out. Offensive and defensive lines.

JUK, in a reply to cyberflea, just pointed out a couple of things about how the Seahawks were built.

Not disagreeing about line play but worth noting Seattle didn’t build inside out as such. They just got good players in. Their o line isn’t a strength of the team and is one of the cheapest in the league (albeit before giving cross a new contract). Interestingly they drafted all their o line but not on the d line.

Dave G says that it proves that you can still win a Super Bowl without a top-notch quarterback.

We could win a SB without a great QB. We have Achane, and with another big back giving us a thunder and lightening backfield it can be achieved. We need to draft some defensive studs though.

FlyerFinFan says that it shows that you need to be able to stop the run and pressure the quarterback.

Need solid run D and a crazy pass rush that seems to be a key component with bowl winners. Seahawks, Eagles, Chiefs….they’ve all received this in victory. I’d take either a CB or DE 1st round even if you trade back do it. 2nd round take the other position. After that get your OT/OG, WR or TE BPA.

One thing I didn’t understand from Kubiak was throwing a 5 yard out short of a first down that could have been a pick six. They were already in FG range and calls like that aren’t needed. When you have the lead and the other team can’t do squat why take the risk???

JUK again responded, this time to FlyerFinFan. He believes you should draft based on the level of talent available, not just a specific roster need.

The lesson from the Seahawks is you draft good players not positions. Going into the first two rounds saying we must draft these positions is a recipe for reaching and failure. Note I’m not saying we shouldn’t take an edge and a corner in the first two rounds, but if the best player there on your board in round 2 is (as a random example) is McNeil-Warren and you think he’s this year’s Nick Emmanwori, you should pick him not force yourself to get a CB

Cutie0716 says it shows we need a fast, angry front 7 and a secondary full of guys who know how to tackle. Also wants the team to go out and find players who are “hungry.”

We need a hungry defense. We need a quicker and angrier front 7, and a secondary that tackles the opposition by wrapping them up, NOT trying to knock them down with their shoulders. I saw that all year and that falls on the coach.

Defense in 2026, with maybe one of the top 3 OL as our 1st pick. Then DL, secondary and LB.

We will also have the UDFA to find the rest. And no less than 15 UDFA. Hungry. No more prima donnas.

Dolphster says it’s a reminder that defense wins championships.

I’ve said as much in other threads and James mentions the same in his article. Defense wins championships.

PhinsTifosi, in agreement with Dolphster, says it’s a yes about defense winning it all!

“O sells tickets. D wins championships,” -Bear Bryant

“Winning championships sells tickets”. -PhinsTifosi

SuperG!, in response to PhinsTifosi, said it‘s smoke and mirrors from the ownership.

“If you can’t sell tickets, buy out the remaining unsold tickets so it appears as if you are selling tickets.” – Stephen Ross

finfanfromsiam says build the defense, stop throwing stupid money at free agents, and manage the cap properly!

The smothering defense is the blueprint. Don’t drop stupid money on free agents. Proper cap control.

sdphinsfan says play solid D and run it down their throats.

Play good Defense and run the ball. Works every time…

The Seahawks under Schneider have put a focus on acquiring good players that fit what they do. They don’t overpay…and it doesn’t seem like they miss on alot, either in FA or the Draft. That tells me their scouting department knows what they are doing…hint, hint Sully. Get that part right and you and Haf will have a chance to turn this around.

JUK also has a comment of his own, pointing out that a coach who calls the D can win it all and that the team needs to stop forcing picks to just fill a position and instead draft the best players possible.

A first time play calling defensive coach just won the superbowl. We have one of those (who is very well respected) for those that thought that can’t work.

You don’t have to have a top 10 QB on a rookie contract to be competitive and win a Super Bowl (in fact Mahomes’ first title is the only one since Flacco in 2012 to fulfil that criteria). Schneider has drafted 3 QBs in 14 years with the highest being Wilson/Milroe in the 3rd round.

To expand on the point above, drafting good players matters more than drafting specific positions. Only two of the Seahawks starters in the front 7 were draftees but 4 of their 5 secondary starters were. They added other key pieces by trade or free agency.

A great example – In the Seahawks 2023 draft (which they absolutely smashed) they picked Witherspoon and JSN with their two first round picks, even though Jalen Carter was on the board for the first pick. They then traded for Leonard Williams later that year. They got 5 key players in the top 108 of that draft but went CB, WR, Edge, RB, G. In 2024 their best draft picks were an interior D Lineman and a tight end, and in 2025 they hit on their top 2 picks with a guard and a safety.

TLR. Just draft good players rather than trying to force positional value. You can than add key pieces via free agency and trade… even at QB if that’s how your roster building falls.

Well, that’s our selection of comments this evening. It seems the fanbase is in agreement on the need to build a solid defense, and for some, a top-of-the-first-round quarterback isn’t necessary to win it all. Some of you also want to see the team learn to draft more in the best player available mode than in the reach-for-positional-need mode. I would also like to see them stop drafting the project guys, unless it’s a possible steal on day three. As always, thank you to each of you who takes the time to answer our PQOTD.

Source: https://www.thephinsider.com/miami-...wl-that-can-should-be-applied-to-the-dolphins

 

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Dolphins sign former Patriots cornerback

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 28: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Miles Battle #35 of the New England Patriots in action against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on December 28, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Patriots defeated the Jets 42-10. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) | Getty Images

We’re less than a week removed from the Super Bowl, but one player who just missed out on a ring will be taking his talents from the New England Patriots to the Miami Dolphins. On Wednesday, it was announced that the Dolphins signed cornerback Miles Battle. Battle was on New England’s practice squad for the entire 2025 postseason, but did see some game action during the regular season. He played in 5 games in 2025, totaling 29 snaps on defense and 54 on special teams.

Battle — 26 years-old — was signed to the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent following the 2024 NFL Draft. He started his college career at Ole Miss (2018-2022), but played his final season in college with Utah in 2024. Battle had three interceptions during his time at the collegiate level.

The former Patriot’s most significant feature is his size — standing at 6’3” and weighing in at 197 lb. Could that offer a blueprint for what Miami will be looking for in regards to secondary players under the new regime of recent head coach hire Jeff Hafley? With free agency starting in less than a month, plus the 2026 NFL Draft following in April, we will likely be given more clues to Hafley’s ideal defender in short order.

Source: https://www.thephinsider.com/miami-dolphins-news/115325/dolphins-sign-former-patriots-cornerback

 

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Dolphins blocked from interviewing Lions assistant for QB coach job

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 05: Offensive coordinator Bruce Gradkowski of the St Louis Battlehawks looks on before the XFL game against the DC Defenders at Audi Field on March 5, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The Miami Dolphins are still struggling to fill their quarterbacks coach position.

They originally hired former Denver Broncos head coach and former New York Jets offensive coordinator Nathanial Hackett for the role, but he left within a week to be the offensive coordinator for the Arizona Cardinals. On Thursday night, they lost out on another preferred candidate when the Detroit Lions blocked them from interviewing offensive assistant Bruce Gradkowski.

Gradkowski — 43 years old — is a former NFL quarterback, selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 6th round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played for six teams during his 11-year career (Tampa Bay, St. Louis Rams, Cleveland Browns, Oakland Raiders, Cincinnati Bengals, and Pittsburgh Steelers). During his time in the league, he totaled 9,197 yards passing, 85 touchdowns and 27 interceptions.

Following his playing career, Gradkowski coached high school football until he was hired by the St. Louis Battlehawks of the XFL and UFL as the organization’s offensive coordinator. Gradkowski moved to the Detroit Lions of the NFL in February of 2025.

The Dolphins will continue their search for a quarterbacks coach — a role that has become increasingly difficult to fill due to the uncertainty surrounding the position in Miami.

Source: https://www.thephinsider.com/miami-...interviewing-lions-assistant-for-qb-coach-job

 

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Miami Dolphins set to hire Mississippi State’s Bush Hamdan as QBs Coach

New Kentucky offensive coordinator Bush Hamdan coaches during practice Friday. August 2, 2024 in Lexington. Hamdan came from Boise State; he's also coached at Missouri, the Atlanta Falcons and Florida as well.

The search for the Miami Dolphins’ next Quarterbacks Coach has finally come to an end.

After losing Nathanial Hackett to the Arizona Cardinals and being blocked from interviewing Bruce Gradkowski, Miami’s new head coach, Jeff Hafley, has finally settled on his new quarterbacks coach.

According to CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz, the Dolphins are expected to hire Mississippi State associate head coach Bush Hamdan as the team’s QBs coach. Hamdan joined the Bulldogs coaching staff back on December 10th. He will now join a Dolphins offensive staff led by OC Bobby Slowik.

The #Dolphins are expected to hire Mississippi State associate head coach for offense Bush Hamdan as quarterbacks coach, sources tell @CBSSports.

The ex-Boise State QB previously worked in the NFL as the Falcons QB coach and helped Matt Ryan rank sixth in passing yards in 2017. pic.twitter.com/m6gSf7zNTa

— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) February 13, 2026

Hamdan, 39, played quarterback collegiately at Boise State during the 2004-2008 seasons. In recent years, he served as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for the Kentucky Wildcats (2004-2005) and Boise State Broncos (2023).

Additionally, Hamdan spent three seasons in Missouri under HC Eli Drinkwitz, serving as the team’s QBs and WRs coach (2020-2022). His lone season in the NFL was back in 2017, when he served as the QBs coach for the Atlanta Falcons. During that season, Matt Ryan ranked sixth in passing yards with 4,095.

Hamdan will now look to get the most out of a room that could see big changes this offseason.

Tua Tagovailoa will likely be traded in the coming weeks if the right suitor comes calling and Miami takes on a large share of the deal.

Without Tua, that leaves second-year QB Quinn Ewers asMiami’ss lone QB on the roster.

Ewers started three games for the Dolphins in 2025, completing 66.3% of his passes for 622 yards, three touchdowns, and three interceptions.

#InBushHamdanWeTrust

What are your thoughts on the Miami Dolphins hiring Bush Hamdan as the team’s QBs coach? Would you have preferred Nathanial Hackett? How do you see this room shaping up in 2026? Let us know in the comments section below!

Source: https://www.thephinsider.com/genera...ippi-states-bush-hamdan-as-qbs-coach-2026-nfl

 

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Should the Dolphins bring back Jack Jones – The Splash Zone 2/13/26

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 04: Jack Jones #23 of the Miami Dolphins in action during the game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) | Getty Images

CB Jack Jones is set to be a free agent in the coming month and the new regime with the Miami Dolphins must decided whether to bring him back or not. Jones had some good moments and bad moments in his one year with the team. You can argue that he could be a nice piece to have in the secondary as a second option but what could make this decision difficult is Rasul Douglas. Douglas wasn’t with the Dolphins long, but he quickly became one their top cornerback and he has so familiarity with Green Bay. In an ideal world, they would both be back with the Dolphins. But with the cap situation, it’s more than likely just one of them might be back.

You can check out that story here, and the rest of the day’s round-up below.

Stay or Go for Dolphins Free Agent CB Jack Jones
Jones had some nice moments for the Miami Dolphins last season.

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Jon-Eric Sullivan​

How New Dolphins GM Living Up to His Word and What It Could Mean for the Roster
Miami Dolphins GM Jon-Eric Sullivan apparently has a clear strategy when it comes to roster building

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Dolphins Coaching Staff​

Dolphins adding former Eagles offensive coordinator to coaching staff
The Miami Dolphins are bringing in former Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo onto the new coaching staff under coach Jeff Hafley and offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik.

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Dolphins Quarterbacks​

Examining the Idea of the Dolphins Going for Derek Carr
The Miami Dolphins have an unsettled quarterback situation heading into the offseason and all scenarios seemingly are fair game

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Dolphins Linebackers​

Pros and Cons of the Dolphins Extending Jordyn Brooks
The Miami Dolphins could lock up the All-Pro linebacker past 2026.

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Phinsider News You May Have Missed​

Roster outlook for the Dolphins – The Splash Zone 2/11/26
Welcome to the Splash Zone, the quickest way to get your day started off right. We bring you a rundown of Miami Dolphins news from the last 24 hours.

Darrell Bevell leaves Miami Dolphins for Carolina Panthers
Dolphins have yet to hire new quarterbacks coach.

Dolphins, Browns linked to free agent QB Malik Willis
The Malik Willis smoke was inevitable.

Phins Fans Share Their Opinions: Lessons From The Super Bowl That Can/Should Be Applied To The Dolphins
Miami Dolphins fans share the lessons learned from the Super Bowl that they hope the new regime applies to the rebuild.

Miami Dolphins hire former Eagles’ OC Kevin Patullo as Pass-Game Coordinator
Bobby Slowik and the Miami Dolphins have their pass-game coordinator!

Dolphins sign former Patriots cornerback
Miles Battle joins Miami Dolphins following Super Bowl loss.

Dolphins free agency: Who was the best signing in 2025?
Who was Miami’s best free agent acquisition in 2025?

Dolphins blocked from interviewing Lions assistant for QB coach job
Miami will continue search for new quarterbacks coach under Jeff Hafley.

Miami Dolphins Discussion: Effects of Taking Members of Packers Staff For Dolphins Will Have On Both Teams
We ask Miami Dolphins fans what affect taking GB Packers staff away to rebuild in South Florida will have on both teams.

Source: https://www.thephinsider.com/the-sp...k-jones-the-splash-zone-2-13-26-rasul-douglas

 

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A decision on Tua Tagovailoa should be made soon – The Splash Zone 2/14/26

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 15: Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins looks to pass prior to an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Pennsylvania on December 15, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Jon-Eric Sullivan and Jeff Hafley met with season ticket holders the other day and the topic of Tua Tagovailoa came up. Sully stated that no decision has been made as of yet, but one should be made soon. While Tua provided some exciting football, the past two years have been a struggle with him under center. Last season, he regressed so much that he was benched for Quinn Ewers, a seventh round rookie. While Ewers wasn’t perfect, the offense operated a little more efficiently then when Tua was playing. All signs point towards Tua being on his way out whether that is via trade or a straight up release.

You can check out that story here, and the rest of the day’s round-up below.

Dolphins are “getting close to a decision” about Tua Tagovailoa
As the clock ticks toward the start of the new league year on March 11, the Dolphins will soon be making a decision about the future of quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.

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Dolphins Coaching Staff​

Miami Dolphins announce 2026 coaching staff
The Miami Dolphins today announced the complete 2026 coaching staff under new Head Coach Jeff Hafley.

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Dolphins Quarterbacks​

Chris Perkins: Dolphins should push QB decision to 2027, not commit to Malik Willis in 2026
Let’s say this up front: the Dolphins don’t have to find their long-term answer at quarterback in 2026. They can push their quarterback search into the 2027 season if there aren’t any good options this year.

Examining the Latest in the Dolphins Quarterback Room
The Miami Dolphins almost certainly will have a much different look at the position next season

Dave Hyde: Ta-ta-to-Tua is easiest decision the new Dolphins face
What stands out about Tua Tagovailoa’s impending exit is how it’s the easiest decision of this new Miami Dolphins regime’s ragged inheritance.

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Phinsider News You May Have Missed​

Should the Dolphins bring back Jack Jones – The Splash Zone 2/13/26
Welcome to the Splash Zone, the quickest way to get your day started off right. We bring you a rundown of Miami Dolphins news from the last 24 hours.

Miami Dolphins set to hire Mississippi State’s Bush Hamdan as QBs Coach
Jeff Hafley and the Miami Dolphins finally have their QBs coach.

Source: https://www.thephinsider.com/the-sp...made-soon-the-splash-zone-2-14-26-jeff-hafley

 

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Miami Dolphins Fans On the Affects Of Hiring So Many Staff Members From the GB Packers

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JANUARY 22: General Manager Jon-Eric Sullivan sits alongside Miami Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley during a press conference at Baptist Health Training Complex on January 22, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) | Getty Images

This past week, I asked a question that was originally suggested by Johnny, aka Alpha6:

With the idea that our Miami Dolphins have taken multiple members of both the front office and coaching staff away from the Green Bay Packers to rebuild the staff in Miami, do you see the Packers taking a step back, aka are they now weakened by subtraction, and/or will our own Dolphins take a step forward, aka strengthened by addition?

I did not receive as many answers as I would have liked, but below are some of the thoughts and answers that we did get-

TheRoo1 chimed in with some more ideas for us to base articles on. Always appreciated! Any ideas at any time can be sent to me via the comments section of my post or directly via my X/Twitter account.

James, since the Phins will be bargain basement shoppers this year in free agency, articles on matching needs to low budget fills,,,, pick a position group and go.

or

highlight miami rehab facility, association with Baptist health, can Phins develop a reputation as a preferred location for players rehabbing or returning from injury, Can we get some good one or two year rentals of returning players wanting to take advantage of Phin facilities and staff .

A primer article on contract types, futures etc, effect on salary cap, cap dates, requirements, and ways to stretch the cap.

just a few ideas

finfanfromsiam, in response to TheRoo1 wants no more broken-down players.

Please no more injured players with upside or potential….!

CaliFins, in response to finfanfromsiam concurs on the broken-down player thing and does not want players signed just because they used to be great.

That was my biggest gripe. We are cap strapped, but we are going to bring in an injured Beckham and have him just collect a check for most of the season so we can sell jerseys with his name on them. Or hey, next season let’s do it again with Waller!! That $3Mill for Beckham was thrown away and McDaniel was so busy looking at his shinny new toy in Waller and thinking of all the great things he can open up for him, that he missed seeing Dulcich on his own practice squad until the end of the season.

I’m glad this regime is seeing it. Built a tough next man up culture from within. Nurture players for years, don’t rent them for one or two.

Dolfanjoe hopes that we are not doing this all over again in 4-6 years.

Should we put the Dolphin flag at (Half Staff ) ! Retaining some of the Miami staff and adding GBs to the top of the food chain ? What happens in 27 when we have the first pick in the draft ? Will they say plan has gone perfectly. Or will the Fan’s be clamoring for off with there heads ! Will GB be there with the second pick in the draft because they lost Coaches and couldn’t find anyone to take there place ? I have yet to see how long the contracts are for our head coach and GM. I would guess about 6 years. Hopefully by 4 they have earned them. I keep using the magic 8 ball i have found at the garage sale, of course while wearing my Ricky jersey i bought for ten bucks. And each time i ask if they made the right decision the answer keeps coming up Try Again ? Does that mean in 6 years try again or this thing is stuck ? Oh well i guess we have years to decide if all is well with the Universe……………………

coach k 13 likes the idea of adding staff from the GB Pakcker due to their past success.

I could really care less what happens with Green bay! LOL!, but I like Miami getting coaches from the Packers, Let’s face it, they have been a solid team for many many years.

finfanfromsiam belives that Green Bay will hold onto their culture and just reload. Also hopes that it translates the same way for the Dolphins.

I think the Packers will reload and be fine. They have their culture and way of doing things so will be ok. We can only hope that translates to be what we can build here. I think getting rid of the anchor of Grier/McDaniel is addition by subtraction. The new infusion of blood should propel us forward to hopefully reach in the same neighborhood of Green Bay. We will see how it pans out starting in March.

Spok507 doesn’t know much about Packers guys, but seems encouraged that they are going to move on from Tua.

I’ll admit I don’t know much about the new GM and HC and even less about the Packers. I can only hope they have a plan to bring this franchise back to prominence. I’ve waited a long time for them to move on from the mistake of drafting Tua, so I have to hope things will improve. I do believe they can rebuild as long as they focus on substance instead of flash now.

Well thats it for our comments this evening. As always, thank you to each of you who took the time to answer our Phinsider Question Of The Day. I will return tomorrow evening with a new question of the day post.

Source: https://www.thephinsider.com/miami-...ing-so-many-staff-members-from-the-gb-packers

 

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Miami Dolphins Discussion: Effects of Taking Members of Packers Staff For Dolphins Will Have On Both Teams

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - NOVEMBER 28: Kingsley Enagbare #55 of the Green Bay Packers sacks Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins during the second quarter of the game at Lambeau Field on November 28, 2024 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Last week, I hit one of those walls where you just feel like you have run out of logical questions to ask for this nightly post, so I asked again for some suggestions. I did not get the number of suggestions I had hoped for, but I did get some solid ones. All the same, I appreciate every one of you who chimed in with a question you thought I should ask, or maybe one you would like answered. As a side note, if you missed the first post asking for suggestions and have an idea, feel free to add it in the comments below.

The first question Phinsider Question Of The Day suggestion that I will use comes from our very own Johnny, aka Alpha6. So with that in mind, this evening’s question of the day is:

With the idea that our Miami Dolphins have taken multiple members of both the front office and coaching staff away from the Green Bay Packers to rebuild the staff in Miami, do you see the Packers taking a step back, aka are they now weakened by subtraction, and/or will our own Dolphins take a step forward, aka strengthened by addition?

Please share your thoughts and answers in the comments section below-

Source: https://www.thephinsider.com/miami-...taff-for-the-dolphins-will-have-on-both-teams

 

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Miami Dolphins Discussion: What Wins Championships Edition

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 08: Drake Maye #10 of the New England Patriots is sacked by Riq Woolen #27 of the Seattle Seahawks during the fourth quarter of Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium on February 08, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Last week, I wrote a post with a question of the day asking what questions you would like asked. One of the submissions was from our very own sdphinsfan. sdphinsfan pointed out the fact that the NFL has consistently adjusted the rules over the years to favor offensive production. The assumption being that exciting offenses are what the fans most want to see. But despite the league pushing for offensive production while finding ways to restrict defenses, it still seems as if defense wins championships more often than not. It’s not to say that you don’t need offensive production in the NFL, but all things equal, the postseason games tend to go to the teams that dominate on defense. This is also somewhat in contrast to the regular season, where a team with a dominant offense can win a high percentage of its games, even while fielding a subpar defense.

So the now obvious Phinsider Question Of The Day is:

In the NFL, where the rules and the game in general are now geared toward a higher rate of offensive production and, in turn, higher scoring, why are NFL Championships still won on the backs of dominant defenses?

Please share your thougths and answers in the comment section below-

Source: https://www.thephinsider.com/miami-...ns-discussion-what-wins-championships-edition