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- THE QUARTERBACK PLAN
Came here kicking-and-screaming but now ready to embrace the start of the Malik Willis Era with the Miami Dolphins. And now that a quarterback is in place, let’s reset for a… Read more: THE QUARTERBACK PLAN - DOLPHINS DRAFT DIVE PART 2 – GUARDS & CENTERS
Arguably the worst-manned position on the Miami Dolphins offense last year, interior offensive linemen will no doubt be on the menu at draft time for first-year general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan. This… Read more: DOLPHINS DRAFT DIVE PART 2 – GUARDS & CENTERS - ACR MIAMI DOLPHINS MOCK DRAFT 1.0
Below is Aqua & Coral Report’s first official seven-round Miami Dolphins Mock Draft of this year. A few notes to consider before checking out the picks: — The mock draft simulator… Read more: ACR MIAMI DOLPHINS MOCK DRAFT 1.0 - 2026 DOLPHINS DRAFT DIVE, PART 1 – CORNERBACK
With just about a month-and-a-half to go before the 2026 NFL Draft, the Miami Dolphins and the rest of the league are tightening up their draft boards, and we’re working to… Read more: 2026 DOLPHINS DRAFT DIVE, PART 1 – CORNERBACK - HIGH-CEILING OL PROSPECT FLYING UNDER THE RADAR
With the 2026 NFL Draft Combine in the rearview and pro days in the weeks ahead, information-gathering for NFL teams is at a fever pitch. Nationally, scouting services and experts do… Read more: HIGH-CEILING OL PROSPECT FLYING UNDER THE RADAR - DOLPHINS COMBINE PRIMER, DAY 3 (QB/RB/WR)
Halfway done with on-field testing and individual drills, day three of the 2026 NFL Draft Combine gets under way in Indianapolis this afternoon (NFL Network, 1:00 p.m. ET). Saturday’s session will… Read more: DOLPHINS COMBINE PRIMER, DAY 3 (QB/RB/WR) - DOLPHINS COMBINE PRIMER, DAY 2 (DB/TE)
Now a full day into on-field testing and individual drills, day two of the 2026 NFL Draft Combine gets under way in Indianapolis later today (NFL Network, 3 p.m. ET). Friday’s… Read more: DOLPHINS COMBINE PRIMER, DAY 2 (DB/TE) - DOLPHINS COMBINE PRIMER, DAY 1 (DL/LB/K)
With the 2026 NFL Draft Combine underway and players cycling through scheduled interviews, medicals and NFLPA sessions, today marks the first day of the fun stuff – prospects official measurements, testing… Read more: DOLPHINS COMBINE PRIMER, DAY 1 (DL/LB/K) - INSIDE-OUT BUILD WILL BE TOUGHER IN ’26 DRAFT
It has been well-established that Miami Dolphins first-year general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan wants to build his new team with size, or “from the inside out” as he’s said. It’s a message… Read more: INSIDE-OUT BUILD WILL BE TOUGHER IN ’26 DRAFT - NFL DRAFT COMBINE INFO FOR THIS WEEK
Today marks the official start of 2026 NFL Draft Combine week at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Here are general details and a schedule of events. THE SCHEDULE MONDAY (2/22): Player… Read more: NFL DRAFT COMBINE INFO FOR THIS WEEK - OF THE EARLY CUTS, DANIELS WAS THE MESSAGE-SENDER
Even to football fans nationally, it’s no newsflash that Tyreek Hill and Bradley Chubb were released on Monday, players ironically tied at the hip as it relates to the Miami Dolphins… Read more: OF THE EARLY CUTS, DANIELS WAS THE MESSAGE-SENDER - OPINION: WILLIS IS A GOOD PLAYER BUT A BAD IDEA
Point blank: If Jon-Eric Sullivan’s first big move as Miami Dolphins general manager is to sign Malik Willis, it will be a mistake. That said, I don’t think he’s going to make it. The… Read more: OPINION: WILLIS IS A GOOD PLAYER BUT A BAD IDEA - READING THE ROOM: MIAMI’S DRAFT, FREE AGENCY PATH SEEMS CLEAR
Season over, new general manager and head coach in place and reconstruction ready to begin, Miami Dolphins fans and pundits have already begun their respective mock drafts and favorite potential quarterback… Read more: READING THE ROOM: MIAMI’S DRAFT, FREE AGENCY PATH SEEMS CLEAR - A STAB AT WHAT HAFLEY’S DOLPHINS WILL LOOK LIKE
The Miami Dolphins haven’t yet had a full team meeting or even named half its coaching staff since naming Jeff Hafley the team’s new head coach on January 19. There is… Read more: A STAB AT WHAT HAFLEY’S DOLPHINS WILL LOOK LIKE - RETURN TO RELEVANCE HINGES ON HOW DOLPHINS PLOT NEXT YEAR+
Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel’s December 17 press conference — the first major public hiccup in his until-now nearly unwavering support for quarterback Tua Tagavailoa – likely marked the beginning… Read more: RETURN TO RELEVANCE HINGES ON HOW DOLPHINS PLOT NEXT YEAR+ - IF CHANGE OCCURS IN SEASON, SMITH’S EARNED THE SHOT
In the midst of a Miami Dolphins endorphin rush following a complete, decisive and – let’s face it – fun win over the Atlanta Falcons, it’s hard to shift back to… Read more: IF CHANGE OCCURS IN SEASON, SMITH’S EARNED THE SHOT - DOLPHINS HAVE BEEN ALL WORDS, NO CHANGE
Seven games into a season that began with head coach Mike McDaniel and general manager Chris Grier being mentioned as candidates for dismissal if the team failed to win a playoff… Read more: DOLPHINS HAVE BEEN ALL WORDS, NO CHANGE - INSIDE WEEK 1: DOLPHINS at COLTS FILM REVIEW
An ugly start to the 2025 Miami Dolphins season with divisional opponents lying in wait, as well as the Buffalo Bills on a Thursday Night in front of the world. Things… Read more: INSIDE WEEK 1: DOLPHINS at COLTS FILM REVIEW - GAME NOTES: W1 DOLPHINS AT COLTS
“Must-have wins” in Week 1 borders on ludicrous commentary. Despite that, the Miami Dolphins are likely in the closest position a team can come to claim such a thing. - THE ARGUMENT FOR COMPETITION AT QB
It is nearly indisputable that one of the keys to the upcoming Miami Dolphins season is the health of quarterback Tua Tagavailoa and his ability to stay on the field. But… Read more: THE ARGUMENT FOR COMPETITION AT QB - A LOOK AT POSSIBLE WEDNESDAY CLAIMS
With roster cutdown day behind the Miami Dolphins, the process of solidifying a roster is closer to completion, but still in search of the final pieces to the 53-man roster, as… Read more: A LOOK AT POSSIBLE WEDNESDAY CLAIMS - 2025 DEFENSIVE STRATEGY EMERGES: CREATE CHAOS
We should have seen this coming. Maybe not to this extreme, but we should have seen it coming. Sometime months ago, when it became public things had gone awry between the… Read more: 2025 DEFENSIVE STRATEGY EMERGES: CREATE CHAOS - THE AQUA & CORAL 53
With one week left before cuts, here’s our first stab at the Miami Dolphins 53-man roster and those who will be assigned to the practice squad — the “Aqua & Coral… Read more: THE AQUA & CORAL 53 - McBREVIATED: AUGUST 18, 2025
Below are Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel’s comments made to media on August 18 via Zoom call — McBreviated. A summary of his answers for those short on time or… Read more: McBREVIATED: AUGUST 18, 2025 - THE BIG BREAKDOWN: A DEEP DIVE INTO PRESEASON GAME NO. 2
Despite a Wednesday joint practice against the Detroit Lions that shamed the Miami Dolphins players, their families, the organization, the ghost of Don Shula (super sky point) and Dolfan Denny, the… Read more: THE BIG BREAKDOWN: A DEEP DIVE INTO PRESEASON GAME NO. 2 - DOLPHINS BACKUP QB TAKES CARE OF HIS MOM
No, this story is not going where you think it is. Tooling around the internet you can find a lot of good stories and have you miss a few as well.… Read more: DOLPHINS BACKUP QB TAKES CARE OF HIS MOM - THE BIG BREAKDOWN: A DEEP DIVE INTO MIA at CHI
With so many roster spots up for grabs, position battles and new players to evaluate, there is much more to breaking down a preseason game than regular season. After an extra… Read more: THE BIG BREAKDOWN: A DEEP DIVE INTO MIA at CHI - P1 MIA at CHI: WHAT TO WATCH
The following is a look at some of the players and matchups to keep an eye on in Sunday’s preseason Game 1 between the Miami Dolphins and Chicago Bears. Miami Dolphins… Read more: P1 MIA at CHI: WHAT TO WATCH - DOLPHINS CAMP: WEEK 2 QUICK HITS
Wrapping up week two of Miami Dolphins preseason camp with a few quick, noteworthy items that didn’t always turn into stories as the team sees roster shakeouts and the first week… Read more: DOLPHINS CAMP: WEEK 2 QUICK HITS - DOLPHINS PRESEASON CAMP: WEEK 1 QUICK HITS
Wrapping up the week with a few quick, noteworthy items that didn’t always turn into stories as the Miami Dolphins are one day away from full pads and surely some new… Read more: DOLPHINS PRESEASON CAMP: WEEK 1 QUICK HITS - WHY EWERS SEEMS TO BE ADAPTING SO QUICKLY IN MIAMIRookie quarterback Quinn Ewers is off to a noticeably good start in the first week of Miami Dolphins preseason camp. Despite being a (surprise) seventh-round pick, there were suggestions he would… Read more: WHY EWERS SEEMS TO BE ADAPTING SO QUICKLY IN MIAMI
- McBREVIATED: JULY 28, 2025
Below are Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel’s comments made to media this morning — McBreviated. A summary of his answers for those short on time or patience for the overwhelming… Read more: McBREVIATED: JULY 28, 2025 - SIX DAYS LATER, CLEAR DIFFERENCES IN LEADERSHIP BETWEEN TRADED DBs
In one year’s time and one trade later, a clear difference in leadership between Miami Dolphins safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and former cornerback Jalen Ramsey has already been clear in the course… Read more: SIX DAYS LATER, CLEAR DIFFERENCES IN LEADERSHIP BETWEEN TRADED DBs - OPINION: A REMINDER TO CAMPERS & VIDEO WATCHERS
With NFL training camps underway across the league, it’s a time for excitement and things are no different in Miami Gardens. If you’re a fan, this is a brief reminder to… Read more: OPINION: A REMINDER TO CAMPERS & VIDEO WATCHERS - HILTON SIGNING HINTS AT POSSIBLE LINEUP
The Miami Dolphins have reportedly added a pair of cornerbacks in the form of former young Raiders DB Jack Jones and veteran Mike Hilton, most recently with the Bengals. The addition… Read more: HILTON SIGNING HINTS AT POSSIBLE LINEUP
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Came here kicking-and-screaming but now ready to embrace the start of the Malik Willis Era with the Miami Dolphins. And now that a quarterback is in place, let’s reset for a second and take a gander at where it all goes from here. General Manager Jon-Eric Sullivan making his first big signing arguably the top…
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Arguably the worst-manned position on the Miami Dolphins offense last year, interior offensive linemen will no doubt be on the menu at draft time for first-year general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan. This is part two in a 11-part Aqua & Coral Report series breaking down draft evaluations by position, as well as a ranking of the…
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Below is Aqua & Coral Report’s first official seven-round Miami Dolphins Mock Draft of this year. A few notes to consider before checking out the picks: — The mock draft simulator used was Mock Draft Database, since it pulls information from other mocks to compile its list. That said, either our evaluations are off or…
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With just about a month-and-a-half to go before the 2026 NFL Draft, the Miami Dolphins and the rest of the league are tightening up their draft boards, and we’re working to do the same. This is part one in a series in the coming weeks that details Aqua & Coral Report draft evaluations by position,…
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With the 2026 NFL Draft Combine in the rearview and pro days in the weeks ahead, information-gathering for NFL teams is at a fever pitch. Nationally, scouting services and experts do their own work and help informally build a national, recognized narrative of which prospects will end up going in what rounds. But there are…
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