Brian Daboll is emerging as a popular name for head coaching vacancies. Following news that the Bears requested permission to interview the Bills OC, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports (via Twitter) that the Dolphins also requested permission to interview Daboll.
[RELATED: Dolphins Fire HC Brian Flores]
The move would reunite Daboll with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who played under Daboll when the two were at Alabama. Since Daboll’s one-year stint as Alabama’s offensive coordinator, he’s served in the same role with the Bills. Following an inconsistent first season in the role, the Bills offense has been among the top-10(ish) units over the past three years. That includes a passing offense that ranked second in points scored in 2020 and third in points scored in 2021.
A Daboll hiring would also be a bit of a homecoming for the coach after he served as Miami’s offensive coordinator in 2011. Daboll has also served as OC with the Chiefs and Browns, and he’s worked on the coaching staffs for the Jets and Patriots.
While Daboll is a candidate, we know one person who will not be considered for the role. Many assumed that owner Stephen Ross, who is a major Michigan donor, would target Michigan HC Jim Harbaugh. However, following reports that the Dolphins wouldn’t be pursuing the veteran coach, Ross confirmed the news to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
“I’m not going to be the person to take Jim Harbaugh from the University of Michigan,” Ross said (Twitter link).
The Dolphins fired Brian Flores earlier today. The 40-year-old took over as the Fins’ HC in 2019, compiling an overall record of 24-25. A 10-6 finish last year was the cause of a great deal of optimism for the future for the team. However, Flores found himself on the hot seat following an early-season seven-game losing streak, but many pundits assumed he saved his job when the team turned things around and won seven-straight games. Ultimately, Flores was handed his walking papers.
Not sure I’m following Ross’ reasoning of ‘I’m not going to be the person to take Jim Harbaugh from the University of Michigan’. If he is the best person for the job hire him. If he wants to return to the NFL, leaving is on him. If it’s not for Miami then he would go elsewhere. Get the best person for the job regardless of where you went to school. I could care less either way but loyalties should now be with your franchise and not your alma-mater.
Ross doesn’t know how to run an NFL franchise, so his Michigan fandom is really his only shot at contributing to a winner. The irony in that is the best thing he could do for Michigan football is hire Harbaugh away so they could get a better coach.
Why is Chris Grier not fired as GM of the Miami Dolphins? Because we have so much cap space per Stephen Ross? That’s the reason?
Look at his 2020 draft…..
Look at 2021 outside Waddle and Holland…
Look at his FA busts…
Been with the Dolphin’s in different compacities and has failed to find a Offensive Line that can compete.. FAIL
Hasn’t found a reliable RB. FAIL
Chose TUA over Herbert…. FAIL
His decisions has solely kept this team out of the play-offs.
We need a new GM and Coach…..
Not to mention Chris Grier’s dumb trade deal that has us with the 49ers pick at the end of the 1rst round…….
FIRE CHRIS GRIER!!!
Going from Josh Allen to Tua would be a major downgrade.