The Splash Zone 1/12/22: Dolphins Request 4 More Interviews

We learned on Monday night that the Dolphins wanted to interview Brian Daboll, the Bills offensive coordinator. We now get to add two more names to the list of head coaching candidates.

Mike McDaniel is currently the 49ers offensive coordinator but he does not call the plays, Kyle Shanahan does. But it sounds like McDaniel is well regarded as an offensive guru and the reason behind the 49ers successful rushing attack. Brian Flores actually wanted to interview McDaniel for the vacant OC position last offseason. But Shanahan quickly promoted McDaniel to keep him on staff.

Dan Quinn is doing a heck of a job with the Cowboys defense this year, so it’s no surprise plenty of teams want to talk to him. He brings head coach experience from his time in Atlanta, which included a Super Bowl appearance. The Dolphins strength is their defense, so Quinn makes sense for that part but he would have to bring in a good offensive staff to get this Dolphins offense on the right track.

Remember Vance Joseph? He was the defensive coordinator for the Dolphins not too long ago when Adam Gase took the head coaching gig here. Joseph was here for only one year before taking the Broncos head coaching job in 2017. He was fired after his second season and has been coordinating the Cardinals defense since then.

The Dolphins offense has been a mess the past few seasons, so why not interview the guy who is coordinating one of the best offenses in the league? The Dolphins would love to do just that and hope to talk to Cowboys offensive coordinator, Kellen Moore. Moore quickly rose up the ranks in Dallas but is he ready to be a head coach? He’s only been coaching since 2018.

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

Dolphins request interview with 49ers OC Mike McDaniel - ProFootballTalk
After firing Brian Flores on Monday, the Dolphins could potentially turn to an offensive mind for their next head coach.

Dolphins request interview with Dan Quinn - ProFootballTalk
Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn’s dance card is filling up.

Report: Dolphins request to interview Cards' Vance Joseph for HC opening
The Dolphins have put in a request to interview the Cardinals' Vance Joseph for their vacant head coaching job, according to Albert Breer.

Keeping Up with Miami Dolphins Head Coach Candidates - Sports Illustrated Miami Dolphins News, Analysis and More
The list of candidates the Miami Dolphins have requested to interview includes three of their former coordinators

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Dolphins Head Coach Search

CBS4’s Steve Goldstein Looks At What’s Next For The Miami Dolphins – CBS Miami
It was a wild, surprising Monday for Dolphins fans. The day after the season finale, with a win over New England to finish at 9-8 for the season, owner Stephen Ross fired coach Brian Flores.

What the Odds Say About the Next Miami Dolphins Head Coach - Sports Illustrated Miami Dolphins News, Analysis and More
Some familiar have emerged as favorites to replace Brian Flores as Miami Dolphins head coach, at least according to one oddsmaker

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Brian Flores

Brian Flores and Matt Nagy will likely get second chances - Sports Illustrated
News and notes around the league as the teams that missed the playoffs start making major moves.

How to fix Dolphins: Miami created more problems by firing Brian Flores, now must help Tua Tagovailoa - CBSSports.com
The Dolphins were on the verge of contention in the AFC after back-to-back winning seasons

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Patriots at Dolphins

Patriots vs. Dolphins Week 18 Inside the Numbers Stats Fun Facts
Team stats, individual metrics, milestones, and more on the Week 18 look inside the numbers, presented by BDO.

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Dolphins Roster

Roster Moves: Dolphins Sign Core, Davis, Pankey, Smith to Reserve/Futures Contracts
The Miami Dolphins today announced they have signed wide receiver Cody Core, cornerback Javaris Davis, tackle Adam Pankey and tackle Kion Smith to reserve/futures contracts.

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Phinsider News You May Have Missed

Miami Dolphins News 1/11/22: Dolphins Fire Brian Flores - The Phinsider
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.

Three NFL head coaching candidates the Miami Dolphins should consider after releasing Brian Flores - The Phinsider
Here are my three favorite candidates as Chris Grier and Stephen Ross begin their search for the next head coach of the Miami Dolphins.

Ex-Dolphins coach Brian Flores will interview with Bears - The Phinsider
Could Flores be headed to Chicago.

Miami Dolphins Request Interview With Mike McDaniel - The Phinsider
Dolphins hope to talk to the 49ers OC about their open head coach position

Miami Dolphins request interview with Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn - The Phinsider
Could the Dolphins choose another defensive-minded coach?

Dolphins request to interview Cowboys OC Kellen Moore and Cardinals DC Vance Joseph - The Phinsider
Two more names have been added to the list of candidates for the Miami Dolphins head coach position. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Miami has put in requests to interview Dallas Cowboys...